Are you a
"吃货 (chīhuò) foodie?" In every Chinese city there are fast, affordable and delicious restaurants available on the street or at traditional markets. In English we call this: street food, hawker fare, stall food, or food vendors.
In Chinese we call this "大排档 (dàpáidàng)." Of course, the food doesn't come off the "street." It is just eaten within view of the street (and often past midnight)!
You will find a huge variety of delicious food at the "大排档 (dàpáidàng)." These include various snacks, BBQ, noodle soups...Read more
Examples:
Jīntiān wǎnshang, wǒmen qù chī dàpáidàng ba?
今天 晚上， 我们 去 吃 大排档 吧？
How about go out for the street food tonight?
Qítā fànguǎn dōu guānmén le, wǒmen qù chī dàpáidàng ba.
其他 饭馆 都 关门 了， 我们 去 吃 大排档 吧。
All the restaurants are closed now, so let's grab some street food.
If your Chinese friends suggest an expensive restaurant and your pockets aren't full, you may simply want some tasty street food! Feel free to express your love of "大排档 (dàpáidàng)" and comment on the nice weather outside."
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If your Chinese friends suggest an expensive restaurant and your pockets aren't full, you may simply want some tasty street food! Feel free to express your love of "大排档 (dàpáidàng)" and comment on the nice weather outside."
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