Instructional objective
You will be able to use phrases and useful expression at restaurant
Video 1 : Useful Expression at the Restaurant
Useful Expression at the restaurant
How to order food in a restaurant
- I would like today’s special please.
- I’ll also like a portion of banana fries.
- Could we both have a sate please?
- I would like a cheese bakso thanks.
- Can we have a bottle of the thai tea please?
- We would like 2 bottles of mineral water.
How to recommend food to another person in a restaurant
- What do you recommend from the menu? I like the specials of the day.
- You must try the traditional food it is really good here.
- Here’s the main menu and the specials are on here.
- Why don’t you try the local specialty.
- The chicken curry is very good.
- Gado-gado comes with mixed vegetables, boiled potatoes and peanut sauce
Language Expression at Restaurant
| Waiter | Guest |
| A table for two please. | Take this table next to the window. |
| Would you like smoking or non smoking? | Smoking/Non-smoking, please. |
| Would you see the menu? | Thank you. |
| Are you ready to order? | Yes, I think so. |
| What would you like to start with? | I’d like the….,please |
| as an appetizer? | Could I have the,….. please. |
| Would you like anything to drink? | Yes. A/An….please. |
| Is that everything? Would you like anything else? | That’s all, thank you. |
| Fine. Your order will be ready soon. | Thank you very much. |
Exercise:
- What is an example of how to order a drink at a restaurant?
- A) Can I have today’s special, please?
- B) I would like a cheese bakso, thanks.
- C) Can we have a bottle of the Thai tea, please?
- D) I’ll also like a portion of banana fries.
2. Which expression can be used to recommend food to another person in a restaurant?
- A) I would like today’s special, please.
- B) You must try the traditional food; it is really good here.
- C) Could we both have a sate, please?
- D) Can we have a bottle of mineral water, please?
3. What should a guest say to order an appetizer?
- A) I’d like the…, please.
- B) Could I have the…, please.
- C) Yes. A/An…, please.
- D) Thank you very much.
4. How does a waiter offer the menu to a guest?
- A) Would you see the menu?
- B) Are you ready to order?
- C) What would you like to start with?
- D) Would you like anything to drink?
5. What is the appropriate guest response when asked if they are ready to order?
- A) Yes, I think so.
- B) Smoking/Non-smoking, please.
- C) Thank you.
- D) That’s all, thank you.