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  • Welcome to twominenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons.

  • In this lesson we will learn some phrases you can use while placing an order at a restaurant.

  • What exactly is Thenthuk?

  • It's one of the most popular Tibetan dishes. It’s a flat noodle soup with vegetables and meat.

  • Sounds delicious. Is it a starter?

  • It’s sometimes eaten as a whole meal. But you can have it as a starter if you split it.

  • Is there any fish in it?

  • No, but there’s lamb.

  • Aah. Well, I want a fish based dish today. Let me order something else.

  • Good evening. Are you ready to order?

  • What are today’s specials?

  • Today we have grilled tuna and New York strip steak served with creamy Italian herb sauce.

  • I think I’ll have the grilled tuna.

  • It is served with a choice of rice, baked potatoes, or French fries.

  • Rice, please.

  • Anything to drink?

  • A glass of lemonade, please.

  • Ok. Your order will be served soon.

  • Excuse me, could you please bring me some tomato sauce?

  • Sure! How many serves would you like to have?

  • Is the extra sauce charged?

  • Yes, Maam.

  • It should be complimentary! Anyways. Get me two serves, please.

  • Can I get you anything else? Dessert or coffee?

  • I’d like to have some dessert. Any suggestions?

  • The brownie served with vanilla ice cream is often ordered.

  • Hmm...excellent! Please, bring me one.

  • Sure. I’ll be right back.

  • What exactly is Thenthuk?

  • Is it a starter?

  • Is there any fish in it?

  • Well, I want a fish based dish today.

  • What are today’s specials?

  • I think I’ll have the grilled tuna.

  • A glass of lemonade, please.

  • Excuse me, could you please bring me some tomato sauce?

  • Is the extra sauce charged?

  • I’d like to have some dessert. Any suggestions?

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