如何用英文點餐
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你走進國外一家餐廳,服務生微笑著用英文飛快地說了句話,你卻愣在原地。這篇指南提供你外出用餐每個環節所需的確切說法——沒有廢話,只有你真正會用到的詞句。
入座
如果你有訂位:
I have a reservation under [your name].
Hi, I booked a table for two at 7.
如果你沒有訂位:
Table for two, please.
Do you have any tables available?
How long is the wait?
帶位人員可能會說:
How many people?
Would you prefer indoor or outdoor seating?
It’ll be about 15 minutes. You can wait at the bar.
如果願意等,就直接說:
That’s fine, thank you. We’ll wait at the bar.
點飲料
在大多數餐廳,服務生會先問飲料——在點餐之前。請事先做好準備。
服務生通常會說:
Can I get you something to drink?
What would you like to drink?
Can I start you off with some drinks?
你的常用回答:
I’ll have a Coke, please.
Just water for me, thanks.
Can I see the wine list?
Do you have any local beers?
如果你點水,通常會再被追問:
Still or sparkling?
- Still = 一般、沒有氣泡的水
- Sparkling = 有氣泡的碳酸水
- Tap water = 免費的自來水(在美國、英國、加拿大、澳洲和歐洲大部分地區可安全飲用)
Tap water is fine, thanks.
Still water, please.
在美國,水通常是免費的。在許多歐洲國家,除非你特別要求自來水,否則瓶裝水是要收費的。
看懂菜單
你不需要認識每個單字。但以下這些詞經常出現:
菜單分類
| 詞彙 | 意思 |
|---|---|
| Appetizer / Starter | 主餐前的小份菜餚 |
| Entrée / Main course | 主餐(⚠️ “Entrée” 在美國指主餐,但在英國和法國指前菜/開胃菜) |
| Sides | 需另外單點的配菜(薯條、沙拉、蔬菜) |
| Dessert | 餐後的甜點 |
| Specials | 僅限當日供應、不在常規菜單上的菜色 |
| Soup of the day | 每天不同的湯品 |
烹調方式
| 詞彙 | 意思 |
|---|---|
| Grilled | 在金屬烤架上以高溫燒烤 |
| Fried | 在熱油中油炸 |
| Roasted | 在烤箱中以乾熱烘烤 |
| Steamed | 以沸騰蒸氣蒸熟 |
| Poached | 在液體中小火慢煮 |
| Blackened | 裹上香料後以高溫煎烤(不是燒焦) |
牛排熟度
如果你點牛排或漢堡,服務生會問你要幾分熟:
| 熟度 | 切面外觀 |
|---|---|
| Rare | 冰涼的紅色中心 |
| Medium rare | 溫熱的紅色中心 |
| Medium | 整體呈粉紅色 |
| Medium well | 略帶粉紅色 |
| Well done | 全熟,沒有粉紅色 |
菜單上常讓英文學習者困惑的詞彙
| 詞彙 | 是什麼 |
|---|---|
| Arugula / Rocket | 帶有胡椒味的沙拉葉菜(美式:arugula,英式:rocket) |
| Quinoa | 一種類似穀物的種子,蛋白質含量高 |
| Couscous | 細小的蒸製麵食顆粒,看起來像米飯但不是 |
| Confit | 以自身油脂慢燉的肉類(通常指鴨肉) |
| Tartare | 切碎並調味過的生肉或生魚 |
| Bisque | 濃稠的奶油湯,通常以貝類熬製 |
| Harissa | 北非辣椒醬——如果菜單上寫著「harissa chicken」,就要有心理準備會辣 |
| Au jus | 附上肉汁一起上桌(法文詞彙,但在英文菜單中也很常見) |
如果你看不懂某道菜,直接問:
What’s in this?
Is this dish spicy?
What comes with it?
What do you recommend?
這些都是很正常的問題,沒有人會覺得你奇怪。如果你完全看不懂菜單,拍照翻譯應用程式可以幫上忙——請參考如何在旅行時用手機相機閱讀菜單。
服務生說的話(以及他們真正的意思)
在你開始點餐之前,先了解服務生到底在問什麼,會很有幫助:
| 他們說 | 他們的意思 |
|---|---|
| Are you ready to order? | 告訴我你想吃什麼。 |
| Can I start you off with drinks? | 你想喝什麼? |
| Any room for dessert? | 你想要甜點嗎? |
| Is that everything? | 我的點餐都對嗎? |
| You’re all set. | 一切都完成了/已付款。 |
| It’s on the house. | 這是免費的——餐廳請客。 |
點餐
你最常用的三個說法:
I’ll have the grilled chicken, please.
I’d like the salmon, please.
Can I get the burger?
這三種說法都很有禮貌且自然。「I’d like」稍微正式一些。「Can I get」在美國非常常見。
當服務生問你想點什麼時:
Server: Are you ready to order?
You: Yes, I’ll have the Caesar salad to start, and the steak for my main.
或者你還沒想好:
We need a few more minutes.
Could you give us a minute?
用手比也可以。 如果你不會唸這道菜的名字,就指著菜單說:
I’ll have this one, please.
特殊需求
過敏——請清楚說明:
I’m allergic to nuts.
I’m allergic to shellfish.
Does this contain dairy?
Is this gluten-free?
飲食偏好:
I’m vegetarian. Does this have meat in it?
I’m vegan. Can you make this without cheese?
I don’t eat pork.
調整菜色內容:
Can I get that without onions?
Could I have a salad instead of fries?
Can I get the dressing on the side?
保持禮貌,大多數餐廳都會配合。用「Can I」或「Could I」,而不是「I want」。
用餐期間
服務生會過來關心你:
How is everything?
Is everything okay?
Can I get you anything else?
如果一切都很好:
Great, thank you.
Delicious!
Everything’s perfect.
如果你需要什麼:
Could I get some more water?
Can I have another napkin?
Excuse me, could we get some extra bread?
Where’s the restroom? (US) / Where’s the toilet? (UK)
What’s the Wi-Fi password?
不要不好意思開口,服務生早就習慣了。
處理問題
及早說出來,保持冷靜:
Excuse me, I ordered the salad, not the soup.
This steak is a bit cold. Could you heat it up?
I asked for no cheese, but there’s cheese on this.
你不是在找麻煩——你是在幫他們修正錯誤。帶著微笑說出口,就不會讓人覺得是在對抗。
如果你不確定某樣東西是不是有問題,可以這樣說:
Sorry, is this supposed to be cold? I thought it was a hot dish.
結帳買單
要帳單:
在美國、加拿大和英國,除非你主動要求,否則服務生不會送上帳單。在歐洲大部分地區,通常則是到櫃檯結帳。不確定是哪一種?直接問:
Do I pay here or at the table?
準備好要結帳時:
| 美國 | 英國 |
|---|---|
| Can I get the check, please? | Could I have the bill, please? |
| We’re ready for the check. | Can we get the bill? |
分開結帳:
Can we split the bill?
Separate checks, please.(僅限美國——英國通常由一人先付,其他人之後再轉帳。)
All together, please.(整桌一張帳單。)
付款:
I’ll pay with card.
Do you take credit cards?
Can I pay with Apple Pay?
小費
付小費比點餐更讓人緊張。以下是快速版說明:
| 國家 | 怎麼做 |
|---|---|
| 美國 | 稅前總額的 15–20%。這不是可有可無——服務生的收入很依賴小費。 |
| 加拿大 | 與美國相同:15–20%。 |
| 英國 | 查看帳單上是否有「service charge」(通常為 10–12.5%)。如果有,就不需要再額外給小費。如果沒有,給 10–15%。 |
| 澳洲 | 不期待給小費。可以湊整數,或在服務特別好時給 5–10%。 |
| 愛爾蘭 | 如果未含 service charge,通常給 10%。 |
| 歐洲其他地區 | 服務費通常已包含在價格中。留下零錢會讓人感謝,但並非必要。 |
不確定時,就問:
Is service included?
外帶/打包
Can I get this to go? (US)
Can I take the rest home? (UK)
完整對話
以下是一頓典型用餐從頭到尾聽起來的樣子:
Host: Hi, how many?
You: Table for two, please.
Host: Right this way. Your server will be with you shortly.
Server: Hi, I’m Emily. Can I start you off with some drinks?
You: I’ll have a Coke, and she’ll have a sparkling water. Thanks.
Server: Here you go. Are you ready to order?
You: Yes. For my appetizer I’ll have the tomato soup, and for the main, the grilled salmon. What does that come with?
Server: It comes with rice and seasonal vegetables.
You: Perfect. Can I get the dressing on the side for the salad?
Server: Of course.
[稍後]
Server: How is everything?
You: Great, thank you.
Server: Can I get you anything else?
You: No, just the check when you’re ready.
Server: Sure, I’ll bring that right over.
You: [付款時] Can I pay with card?
Server: Of course. Here you go.
You: Thank you!
最後一件事:不要為文法緊張。「I’ll have the chicken」甚至單純一句「The chicken, please」——兩者都行。服務生在意的只是把你的餐點記對,而不是你的口音。你會表現得很好的。
如果你覺得這篇有用,也看看50 個你出國真的會用到的旅遊短語和50 個你每天真的會用到的英文短語。如果餐廳只提供其他語言的 PDF 菜單,你可以在出發前把它上傳到 OpenL,整份翻譯成英文。
Sources
- BBC Learning English — How the Language of Menus Matters — BBC 6 Minute English episode on menu language and why it confuses diners
- EnglishClub — Menu in English — Menu section names and common vocabulary
- The Takeout — 127 Common Phrases On A Menu — Comprehensive list of menu terms and what they mean
- Speechling — How to Order at a Restaurant in English — Step-by-step ordering guide with audio examples
- OpenTable — Menu Jargon Buster — Survey data on the most confusing menu terms for diners
- Migaku — English Restaurant Phrases — Practical ordering phrases for English learners


