Learn common phrases for ordering and enjoying dim sum
Learn these essential phrases for ordering
Néih séung sihk māt yéh ā?
What would you like to eat?
Mandarin: 你想吃什麼? (Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?)
Server/HostNgóh séung sihk...
I would like to eat...
Mandarin: 我想吃... (Wǒ xiǎng chī...)
Customer/Guestngóh séung yiu choi dāan
I'd like a menu.
Customer/GuestNgóh sihk sou
I'm a vegetarian
Mandarin: 我吃素 (Wǒ chī sù)
Customer/GuestNéih yáuh tēui jin ma
Do you have a recommendation?
Mandarin: 您有什么薦荐的嗎 (Nín yǒu shé me tuījiàn de ma)
Customer/Guestmáaih yāt jahng yāt
Buy one get one free.
Server/HostCantonese tones are crucial. Practice saying each phrase multiple times.
Try using these phrases next time you visit a dim sum restaurant.
Native speakers appreciate when you try to speak Cantonese!