Food and Cuisine

Common Phrases for Ordering and Eating
 • Can I see the menu, please?
 • I’d like to order the special.
 • What do you recommend?
 • Could I have this without nuts?
 • I’m allergic to seafood.
 • This tastes delicious!
 • Could we get the bill, please?
 • Do you have any vegetarian options?
 • I’m full, thank you.
 • May I have a glass of water?
Describing Food and Flavors
 • This dish is spicy/sweet/salty/sour.
 • The soup is too hot/cold.
 • The steak is perfectly cooked.
 • I love the flavor of this sauce.
 • It’s a bit bland for my taste.
 • The dessert is rich and creamy.
 • This reminds me of home.
Talking About Cooking and Recipes
 • How do you make this dish?
 • What ingredients do you use?
 • It takes about an hour to prepare.
 • First, chop the vegetables.
 • Then, add the spices.
 • Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
 • Serve it with rice/bread.
Sharing Food Experiences
 • Have you ever tried sushi?
 • My favorite cuisine is Italian.
 • I grew up eating spicy food.
 • This is my grandmother’s recipe.
 • I’d love to learn how to cook this.
 • Let’s try something new tonight.
Expressing Preferences and Opinions
 • I prefer sweet over savory.
 • I’m not a fan of mushrooms.
 • This is the best meal I’ve ever had.
 • I think it needs more salt.
 • I’d rather eat at home.
Encouraging Conversation
 • What’s your favorite food?
 • Do you like to cook?
 • Have you ever eaten at a fancy restaurant?
 • What’s a traditional dish from your country?
 • Can you recommend a good place to eat?