Food & Drinks
Đồ ăn & Đồ uống
Essential words for ordering and talking about food
nước · a clear liquid that people drink
“Can I have a glass of water?”
cà phê · a hot dark brown drink
“I drink coffee every morning.”
trà · a hot drink made from leaves
“Would you like some tea?”
cơm / gạo · small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten
“We eat rice every day.”
bánh mì · food made from flour and baked
“I bought fresh bread this morning.”
gà · a bird that is raised for its eggs and meat
“I ordered chicken and rice.”
cá · an animal that lives in water
“Do you like fish?”
trái cây · the part of a plant that contains seeds and is often sweet
“Apples and bananas are my favorite fruit.”
rau củ · a plant or part of a plant used as food
“Eat more vegetables.”
ngon · having a very pleasant taste
“This soup is delicious!”