Lesson No 18 B —- Ordering Food and Drinks
Here are some phrases you can use to order food and drinks:
Ordering Food
- I’d like to have… (e.g., I’d like to have a steak.)
- Can I get… (e.g., Can I get a burger and fries?)
- I’ll have… (e.g., I’ll have the chicken salad.)
- Is the [dish] spicy? (e.g., Is the curry spicy?)
- Can I substitute [ingredient] for [ingredient]? (e.g., Can I substitute the chicken for tofu?)
Ordering Drinks
- I’d like a… (e.g., I’d like a glass of water.)
- Can I get a… (e.g., Can I get a coffee?)
- I’ll have… (e.g., I’ll have a beer.)
- Do you have… (e.g., Do you have any non-alcoholic drinks?)
- Can I get a refill?
Example conversation:
Waiter: Are you ready to order? Customer: Yes, please. I’d like to have a pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. Waiter: And what would you like to drink? Customer: I’ll have a glass of Coke.
Asking for Recommendations
- What is the most popular dish here?
- Can you recommend something vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free?
- What is the chef’s special today?
Specifying Preferences
- I don’t like spicy food.
- I’m allergic to [ingredient].
- Could you make it [how you want it]? (e.g., Could you make it extra crispy?)
Complaining About an Order
- Excuse me, this is not what I ordered.
- This food is cold/overcooked/undercooked.
- I’m not happy with my order.
