Traditional Chinese - Café Check-ins

這有附___嗎？

Zhè yǒu fù ___ ma?

Does it come with ___?

Meaning: 這有附___嗎？ (Zhè yǒu fù ___ ma?) means “Does it come with ___?”

When to use: Use it when you want to know if a meal includes a drink, soup, salad, sauce, or another side item.

Tip: In Taiwan, 有附 (yǒu fù) sounds very natural for included items. Don’t just say 有 (yǒu) if you mean “come with.”

這裡面有___嗎？

Zhè lǐmiàn yǒu ___ ma?

Is there ___ in this?

Meaning: 這裡面有___嗎？ (Zhè lǐmiàn yǒu ___ ma?) means “Is there ___ in this?”

When to use: Use it to ask about ingredients, allergens, or anything inside a dish or drink.

Tip: 裡面 (lǐmiàn) means “inside.” It is very useful for food ingredients, not just physical containers.

先這樣，謝謝

Xiān zhèyàng, xièxie.

That's all for now, thanks.

Meaning: 先這樣，謝謝。 (Xiān zhèyàng, xièxie.) means “That’s all for now, thanks.”

When to use: Use it at the end of ordering when you are done adding items.

帳單好像有算錯。

Zhàngdān hǎoxiàng yǒu suàn cuò.

I think there's a mistake on the bill.

Meaning: 帳單好像有算錯。 (Zhàngdān hǎoxiàng yǒu suàn cuò.) means “I think there’s a mistake on the bill.”

When to use: Use it politely when the total looks wrong or something was charged incorrectly.

Tip: 好像 (hǎoxiàng) softens the sentence. It sounds less direct than saying “You calculated wrong.”

我們還需要一點時間。

Wǒmen hái xūyào yìdiǎn shíjiān.

We need a few more minutes.

Meaning: 我們還需要一點時間。 (Wǒmen hái xūyào yìdiǎn shíjiān.) means “We need a few more minutes.”

When to use: Use it when the server comes over but your group is not ready to order yet.

可以幫我們結帳嗎？

Kěyǐ bāng wǒmen jiézhàng ma?

Could we get the check, please?

Meaning: 可以幫我們結帳嗎？ (Kěyǐ bāng wǒmen jiézhàng ma?) means “Could we get the check, please?”

When to use: Use it at the end of a meal when you are ready to pay.

Tip: In Taiwan, 結帳 (jiézhàng) is the natural word for paying or checking out at a restaurant.

___裡面有什麼？

___ lǐmiàn yǒu shénme?

What's in the ___?

Meaning: ___裡面有什麼？ (___ lǐmiàn yǒu shénme?) means “What’s in the ___?”

When to use: Use it when a menu item is unclear and you want to ask what ingredients or items are included.

內用還是外帶

Nèiyòng háishì wàidài?

For here or to go?

Meaning: 內用還是外帶？ (Nèiyòng háishì wàidài?) means “For here or to go?”

When to use: You’ll often hear staff ask this when you order food or drinks in Taiwan.

Tip: 內用 (nèiyòng) means eating or drinking there; 外帶 (wàidài) means taking it away.

請問在哪裡結帳？

Qǐngwèn zài nǎlǐ jiézhàng?

Where do I pay?

Meaning: 請問在哪裡結帳？ (Qǐngwèn zài nǎlǐ jiézhàng?) means “Where do I pay?”

When to use: Use it when you’re not sure whether to pay at the table, counter, or cashier.

這個可以外帶嗎？

Zhège kěyǐ wàidài ma?

Can we take this to go?

Meaning: 這個可以外帶嗎？ (Zhège kěyǐ wàidài ma?) means “Can we take this to go?”

When to use: Use it when ordering to ask if an item can be taken away. If you already ate and want leftovers packed, ask 可以幫我打包嗎？ (Kěyǐ bāng wǒ dǎbāo ma?).