这是本店的招牌菜
zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài
This is our signature dish · trad. 這是本店的招牌菜
这是本店的招牌菜 (Zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài) is a phrase used by restaurant staff to introduce their most famous or highly recommended dish. It literally means 'this is our shop's signature dish'.
What does 这是本店的招牌菜 (zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài) mean?
这是本店的招牌菜 (zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài) means “this is our signature dish” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “This is our shop's signature dish.”
When to use it
Formal and polite, typically used by restaurant staff to recommend a dish. A slightly more general alternative is 这是我们的特色菜 (Zhè shì wǒmen de tèsè cài), meaning 'This is our special dish'.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “Juh shrr ben-DYEN duh JOW-pie tsai.” Pay attention to the four falling tones (Zhè, shì, diàn, cài) and the rising tone (pái).
Other ways to say it
- 招牌菜zhāopái càisignature dish
- 特色菜tèsè càispecialty dish
- 推荐菜tuījiàn càirecommended dish
Examples
这是本店的招牌菜，您一定要尝尝。
zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài, nín yīdìng yào chángchang.
This is our signature dish, you must try it.
服务员说这是本店的招牌菜。
fúwùyuán shuō zhè shì běndiàn de zhāopái cài.
The waiter said this is their signature dish.
请问，你们的招牌菜是什么？
qǐngwèn, nǐmen de zhāopái cài shì shénme?
Excuse me, what is your signature dish?
Pro tip: 招牌菜 (zhāopái cài) literally means 'shop sign dish,' referring to the dish that represents the restaurant's identity and quality, much like a prominent sign.
Related phrases
给您加水吗？ · Shall i refill your water这个卖完了 · That one is sold out有点辣，可以吗？ · It's a bit spicy — is that okay
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