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How to Say “Any good food around here” in Chinese

这附近有好吃的吗?
zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?
Any good food around here · trad. 這附近有好吃的嗎?
A traveler with a small bag gestures to a local, asking about nearby food, illustrating “any good food around here” in Chinese: 这附近有好吃的吗? (zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?)

这附近有好吃的吗? (zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochīde ma) is a common question to ask if there is any good food or tasty places to eat nearby. It's often used when exploring a new area and looking for local recommendations.

What does 这附近有好吃的吗? (zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?) mean?

这附近有好吃的吗? (zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?) means “any good food around here” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this nearby has good to eat?”

When to use it

Neutral and practical. For a slightly more specific request, you could ask “附近有什么好餐馆吗?” (fùjìn yǒu shénme hǎo cānguǎn ma?), meaning “Are there any good restaurants nearby?”

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “jer FOO-jeen yoh HOW-chur-duh mah?” with tones on each syllable. The “de” is a light, neutral tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 有什么好吃的推荐吗?yǒu shénme hǎochī de tuījiàn ma?Any good food recommendations?
  • 附近有什么好餐馆吗?fùjìn yǒu shénme hǎo cānguǎn ma?Are there any good restaurants nearby?
  • 哪里有好吃的东西?nǎli yǒu hǎochī de dōngxi?Where is there good stuff to eat?

Examples

请问,这附近有好吃的吗?
qǐngwèn, zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?
Excuse me, is there any good food around here?
我们有点饿了,这附近有好吃的吗?
wǒmen yǒudiǎn è le, zhè fùjìn yǒu hǎochī de ma?
We're a bit hungry, is there any good food around here?
我听说这附近有很多好吃的,是真的吗?
wǒ tīngshuō zhè fùjìn yǒu hěnduō hǎochī de, shì zhēnde ma?
I heard there's a lot of good food around here, is that true?
Pro tip: “好吃的” literally means “good to eat” and refers to tasty food or snacks. Asking this question is a great way to get authentic local food recommendations from people who know the area best.

Related phrases

我迷路了 · I'm lost这里是哪儿? · Where am i or what is this place这附近有超市吗? · Is there a supermarket nearby
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