Ordering from the menu (basic)
Sitting at a table, looking at the menu, choosing food. Asking for recommendations, ordering the same thing, and finishing the order.
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I'll have the steak.
Can I get a burger and fries?
Can I get ~ is a casual way to order. It's very common in American restaurants.
What's delicious? (Please recommend something)
A versatile expression when you're unsure about the menu. It's a way to ask for the staff's recommendation.
I'll have the same thing too.
When your party orders first, it means 'I'll have that too.' The same is one whole thing.
That's enough, thank you.
When the staff asks 'Anything else?', it's a phrase to wrap up saying 'I'm done ordering.'
I just want water.
When asking for a drink, you respond with 'I just want water.' just = just ~ only.
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The order can be completed with 'I'll have + the/a + menu.
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' For drinks and sides, just swap the names in the same structure.
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The key is not to forget the article (the/a).
- recommend — To recommend
- side — Side menu (accompaniment)
- special — Today's special
- to go — For takeout
- appetizer — Appetizer