One of the things I look forward to when traveling or hanging out with friends is getting food. That’s why it’s important for me to know how to order food in a new language or when visiting a new place. In this video, I’ll share some common phrases and questions you’ll hear at restaurants or cafes, along with how to respond. Hopefully, after this lesson, you’ll be ready to order in Mandarin Chinese next time! *Must-know phrases for traveling to a Mandarin Chinese speaking country:* *How to count from 1 to 100 in Mandarin Chinese:* --- *CHAPTERS* 0:00 What’s in this video 0:28 When you get to a restaurant 1:04 When you're dining in 1:40 Asking for the menu 2:05 Ordering food phrase 1 2:20 Language differences: Taiwan Mandarin vs English 2:45 Ordering food phrase 2 3:15 Asking for the check 3:37 Method of payment 3:58 Other phrases you'll hear at restaurants 1 4:20 Other phrases you'll hear at restaurants 2 4:41 Other phrases you'll hear at restaurants 3 4:53 Other phrases you'll hear at restaurants 4 *Dive into more phrases and expressions:* --- *Get instant access to download my free pronunciation guide:* --- *My referral links:* Langotalk — AI-powered language learning app focusing on conversational practice 👉 — AI-powered translation for webpages, PDFs, and images 👉 --- Hi, I’m Mavis! If you want to learn Mandarin the Taiwanese way and explore modern Taiwanese culture, you’re in the right place. 💡 I grew up in Taiwan until age 13, moved to the US, and later studied abroad in Japan. Because I’ve learned multiple languages myself, I know the gap between textbook drills and the lively, real‑world conversations we actually have every day. On this channel, you’ll get: ✅ Native-sounding Mandarin: Practical phrases, slang, and pronunciation tips used in Taiwan ✅ Culture & trends: From night‑market snacks to the latest memes and social media buzz ✅ Hidden gems: Mandarin and Taiwanese words you’d never see in a textbook (think Urban Dictionary, but 🇹🇼 Formosa‑flavored!) If this sounds fun, hit subscribe and give my videos a thumbs‑up. You’ll see that picking up a new language doesn’t have to be a pain in the butt. Let’s keep it relaxed, genuine, and maybe even a little goofy. See you on the channel! 👋 --- Where else to find me? *Buy Me a Coffee:* *TikTok:* @TaiwanMandarinMavis *Instagram:* *Reddit:* --- #LearnChinese #LearnMandarin #TaiwanMandarin #Taiwanese #MandarinChinese #LanguageLearning #LanguageLessons #LanguageStudy #台湾華語 #中国語 #대만중국어 #중국어 #대만어