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How to order food in English at a restaurant?

自助餐Buffet Dining

在自助餐厅就餐,了解规则、续杯、甜点站等 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 自助餐服务员.

Restaurant · 餐厅20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Standard Buffet · 标准自助餐

basic

Welcome to the Grand Buffet! Will it be just the two of you today?

欢迎来到盛宴自助餐!今天两位吗?

You

Yes, two people. How much is the buffet?

是的,两个人。自助餐多少钱?

It's $29.99 per person for adults. That includes unlimited trips to the buffet and soft drinks. Alcohol is extra.

成人每位29.99美元。包含无限次取餐和软饮。酒水另算。

You

Sounds good. We'll take two.

挺好的。我们两位。

Right this way. Here's your table. Just a few things — please use a clean plate each time you go up, and the dessert station is at the far end.

这边请。这是你们的桌位。提醒一下——每次取餐请用新盘子,甜点区在最里面。

💡 美国自助餐通常要求每次取餐使用新盘子,这是卫生规定。

You

Got it. Can I get a refill on my soda?

明白了。我的汽水可以续杯吗?

💡 "refill" 是续杯的标准用词。美国很多餐厅的软饮可以免费续杯。

Absolutely! Refills are free. I can bring you another one, or you can help yourself at the drink station over there.

当然!续杯免费。我可以帮你拿一杯,或者你自己去那边的饮料区倒。

You

I'll go get it myself. Also, is the crab legs station open right now?

我自己去倒。另外,蟹腿区现在开放吗?

The seafood station opens at 5 PM for dinner service. It should be ready in about ten minutes. I'll let you know when it's out.

海鲜区晚餐时间5点开放。大概还有十分钟。出来的时候我通知你。

You

Perfect, thank you. One more question — is there a time limit for the buffet?

太好了,谢谢。还有个问题——自助餐有时间限制吗?

There's a two-hour limit during peak hours, but it's pretty relaxed today. Take your time and enjoy!

高峰时段有两小时限制,但今天很宽松。慢慢享用吧!

Dietary Needs & Desserts · 特殊饮食与甜点

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I have a shellfish allergy. Which dishes should I avoid?

请问,我对贝类过敏。哪些菜我应该避免?

💡 在自助餐厅提前告知过敏信息很重要,因为食物可能交叉接触。

Thank you for letting me know. The dishes with shellfish are labeled with a red tag. I'd also recommend avoiding station three — there may be cross-contamination from the shrimp stir-fry.

谢谢您告诉我。含贝类的菜品都有红色标签。我也建议避开三号区——可能有虾炒菜的交叉污染。

You

Got it. Are there any gluten-free options?

明白了。有无麸质的选项吗?

Yes! The salad bar and the grilled meats are all gluten-free. We also have gluten-free rolls at the bread station — they're in the separate basket.

有的!沙拉吧和烤肉都是无麸质的。面包区也有无麸质面包卷——在单独的篮子里。

You

Great. I also noticed the dessert station — can I go there anytime, or is it only after the main course?

太好了。我看到甜点区了——是随时可以去,还是只能在主菜之后?

You can go anytime! It's all-you-can-eat, so feel free to mix and match. The chocolate fountain is very popular — I'd recommend trying it with the strawberries.

随时都可以去!都是无限量的,随意搭配。巧克力喷泉特别受欢迎——建议配草莓试试。

You

Yum! One more thing — can we take any food to go, or is it dine-in only?

好吃!再问一下——可以打包带走吗,还是只能在这里吃?

I'm sorry, the buffet is dine-in only. We can't allow food to be taken out. But you're welcome to eat as much as you'd like while you're here!

抱歉,自助餐只限堂食,不能打包带走。但在这里想吃多少都可以!

You

No problem. Everything is delicious — we'll definitely finish here. Thank you!

没关系。一切都很好吃——我们肯定在这吃完。谢谢!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

just the two of you

就你们两位

per person

每人

unlimited trips

无限次取餐

soft drinks

软饮

alcohol is extra

酒水另算

unlimited

在这句话里表示:无限制的、不限次数的

extra

在这句话里表示:额外收费的、不包含在内的

clean plate

新盘子/干净盘子

each time you go up

每次去取餐

dessert station

甜点区

far end

最里面/最远处

go up

在这句话里表示:去取餐台取食物

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 美国自助餐通常要求每次取餐使用新盘子,这是卫生规定。
  • "refill" 是续杯的标准用词。美国很多餐厅的软饮可以免费续杯。
  • 在自助餐厅提前告知过敏信息很重要,因为食物可能交叉接触。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "buffet dining" in English?
You can start with: "Yes, two people. How much is the buffet?" (是的,两个人。自助餐多少钱?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "buffet dining"?
You may hear: "Welcome to the Grand Buffet! Will it be just the two of you today?" (欢迎来到盛宴自助餐!今天两位吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Buffet Dining" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering standard buffet, dietary needs & desserts.
Are there cultural tips for "buffet dining" in English-speaking countries?
美国自助餐通常要求每次取餐使用新盘子,这是卫生规定。 "refill" 是续杯的标准用词。美国很多餐厅的软饮可以免费续杯。

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