{"id":207074,"date":"2024-07-05T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T02:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=207074"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:45:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:45:15","slug":"how-to-order-food-in-cantonese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/how-to-order-food-in-cantonese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to order food in Cantonese: Must-know phrases for you to master your next visit to a cha chaan teng"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a gourmet paradise, Hong Kong has no shortage of restaurants serving up mouth-watering dishes. Highlights among this impressive line-up of dining destinations are \u2013 of course \u2013 local Cantonese eateries. Oftentimes, the only thing standing between you and a steaming plate of Yeung Chow fried rice is a language barrier. So, if you\u2019re stuck wondering how to order food in Cantonese, then you\u2019re in the right place. Whether you\u2019ve decided to explore Hong Kong with our two-day itinerary<\/a> or solo travel guide<\/a>, pick up these basic Cantonese phrases before your next visit to a cha chaan teng<\/a>, dai pai dong<\/a>, or cart noodles joint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Basic Cantonese phrases: How to order food in Cantonese<\/h2>\n

1. Mm goi (Thank you)<\/h3>\n
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When in doubt, follow it up with a mm goi (Photography: ivosar via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let\u2019s start off with one of the most basic Cantonese phrases. You\u2019ve probably heard mm goi<\/em> (\u5514\u8a72) being said once or twice if you\u2019ve been in Hong Kong for more than a minute. As one of the most common ways to say \u201cthank you\u201d (yes, there are other ways, but we\u2019ll save that for another day), mm goi<\/em> can also be used to get the attention of your server when you\u2019re ready to order or when you want to get the bill.<\/p>\n

2. Ho \/ hai (Yes)<\/h3>\n
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Affirm or agree with your server with a simple syllable (Photography: DragonImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here are two other basic Cantonese phrases that go beyond ordering food in Cantonese. Both ho<\/em> (\u597d) and hai<\/em> (\u4fc2) mean \u201cyes\u201d, but the latter is more commonly used as an affirmative, while the former carries a similar meaning to \u201cno problem\u201d. For instance, if your server explains a dish will take longer than the rest, you can show your understanding with ho<\/em>. On the other hand, if your server double checks your order, you can affirm them with hai<\/em>.<\/p>\n

3. Leung wai \/ saam wai (Table for two \/ three)<\/h3>\n
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Test your Canto number skills with this basic phrase (Photography: Im\u00e1genes de Samuel Perales Carrasco)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, you\u2019ve made it to your chosen local restaurant. Before we dive into how to order food in Cantonese, let\u2019s get a table. While sometimes a server will be by the door to seat you, most of the time you just walk in, find a table, and tell your server how many people are in your party. Leung wai<\/em> (\u5169\u4f4d) means \u201ctable for two\u201d, even though there\u2019s no character for \u201ctable\u201d in the phrase and it directly translates to \u201ctwo people\u201d. For larger groups, simply replace leung<\/em> with other numbers and follow it up with wai<\/em>. For instance, to ask for a \u201ctable for three\u201d, simply say saam wai<\/em> (\u4e09\u4f4d).<\/p>\n

4. Daap toi (Share a table with others)<\/h3>\n
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This is one of the basic Cantonese phrases to know when going to a local restaurant (Photography: Brostock via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If a restaurant is quite packed, your server might ask if you\u2019d mind to daap toi<\/em> (\u642d\u6aaf) with other diners. Daap<\/em> means \u201cto join\u201d and toi<\/em> is Cantonese for \u201ctable\u201d, so this means you\u2019ll have to share a table with other customers. Most of the time, parties of two will be asked to daap toi<\/em>, especially if one party is occupying a four-person table. That being said, it\u2019s okay to reject this request if you\u2019d like some more privacy \u2013 you\u2019ll just have to wait for a free table.<\/p>\n

5. Ngo seung yiu\u2026 (I want\u2026)<\/h3>\n
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Unfortunately, our guide on how to order food in Cantonese can\u2019t help you decide on a dish (Photography: PR Image Factory)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Luckily for you, most restaurants in Hong Kong have a bilingual menu. But be warned \u2013 local restaurants usually serve a long and winding menu with everything from appetisers to mains, to rice and noodle dishes, meats, seafood, desserts, and drinks. We recommend arriving with an idea of what you want to save time pondering over the menu! When you\u2019re ready to order, simply flag down your server by a raise of your hand and say ngo seung yiu<\/em> (\u6211\u60f3\u8981) followed by the dishes you\u2019d like to order.<\/p>\n

6. Lee gor \/ goh gor (This one \/ that one)<\/h3>\n
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Goh gor perfectly captures the phonetic quality of Cantonese and even has its own tongue twister (Photography: bak via \u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e1d\u0e32\u0e07\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you find ngo seung yiu<\/em> a little difficult to pull off on the spot, you can always stick to lee gor<\/em> (\u5462\u500b) and goh gor<\/em> (\u55f0\u500b). Lee gor<\/em> means \u201cthis one\u201d and goh gor<\/em> means \u201cthat one\u201d. When placing your orders, simply accompany your phrase with a point to the menu and you\u2019re on the right track for a successful (and delicious) meal!<\/p>\n

7. Customise your meal<\/h3>\n
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Whether it be a Hong Kong-style milk tea or the coffee-tea combo yuen yeung<\/em>, there\u2019s a way to make it yours (Photography: g01xm via Getty Images Signature)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When it comes to how to order food in Cantonese, one of the best kept secrets is that you can customise your food and drink with the help of a few must-know Cantonese phrases. You can ask for less of something with the word siu<\/em>; and to have a dish or drink without something, you can say jau<\/em>. Here are some commonly used phrases:<\/p>\n

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  • Less ice: siu bing<\/em> (\u5c11\u51b0); no ice: jau bing<\/em> (\u8d70\u51b0)<\/li>\n
  • Less sugar: siu teem<\/em> (\u5c11\u751c); no sugar: jau teem<\/em> (\u8d70\u751c)<\/li>\n
  • Less milk: siu naai<\/em> (\u5c11\u5976); no milk: jau naai<\/em> (\u8d70\u5976)<\/li>\n
  • Less spicy: siu laat<\/em> (\u5c11\u8fa3); no spice: jau laat<\/em> (\u8d70\u8fa3)<\/li>\n
  • No spring onions or coriander: jau ceng<\/em> (\u8d70\u9752)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fun fact: jau<\/em> is Cantonese for \u201cwalk\u201d. So, when you ask to jau<\/em> something, you\u2019re basically telling it to take a walk and leave your drink or dish!<\/p>\n

    8. Mai daan (Get the bill)<\/h3>\n
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    While this is one of the last phrases to use when ordering food in Cantonese, it\u2019s arguably the most important one (Photography: pixelshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Once you\u2019ve cleared your plates, it\u2019s time to get the bill. Flag down your server with a quick mm goi<\/em> and follow it up with maai daan<\/em> (\u57cb\u55ae). Maai<\/em> means to \u201cgather in one place\u201d while daan<\/em> refers to receipts. Some say this basic Cantonese phrase came about when a new food and drink tax was introduced during colonial times. This is when restaurants had to stockpile their receipts for the taxman, hence maai daan<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    9. Gei dor cheen (How much)<\/h3>\n
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    Even if most local restaurants take card as payment, it never hurts to have a little cash on hand (Photography: Leung Cho Pan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Here\u2019s the last phrase in our guide on how to order food in Cantonese. To ask how much something is, you can simply say gei dor cheen<\/em> (\u5e7e\u591a\u9322). Gei dor<\/em> is Cantonese for \u201chow much\u201d while cheen<\/em> is \u201cmoney\u201d. If you\u2019re ready to try some advanced sentences, preface gei dor chin<\/em> with li gor<\/em> or goh gor<\/em> to say \u201cHow much is this \/ that?\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As a gourmet paradise, Hong Kong has no shortage of restaurants serving up mouth-watering dishes. Highlights among this impressive line-up of dining destinations are \u2013 of course \u2013 local Cantonese eateries. Oftentimes, the only thing standing between you and a steaming plate of Yeung Chow fried rice is a language barrier. So, if you\u2019re stuck […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107607,"featured_media":207082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[1136,4,18024,38813],"tags":[31147,17752],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBasic Cantonese phrases: How to order food in Cantonese | Honeycombers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don\u2019t let language get in the way of your quest for great food! 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