Staring at a 50-page menu full of Chinese characters with zero pictures? Don't panic! 😱

In this episode, Alex is overwhelmed by a text-only menu, but Lulu saves the day with the "Lazy Person's Guide" to ordering. Learn the 3 magic phrases that let you skip reading the menu entirely and still get the best food in the house.

🔥 Key Vocabulary in this Episode:

• 推荐 (Tuī jiàn): To recommend. "有什么推荐？" (What do you recommend?)
• 招牌菜 (Zhāo pái cài): Signature dish. Literally "Signboard Dish".
• 忌口 (Jì kǒu): Dietary restrictions / Food taboos. "有没有忌口？" (Do you have things you don't eat?)

💡 Cultural Tip:

In local Chinese restaurants, if you don't specify your 忌口 (Jì kǒu)—like asking for "no cilantro" or "less spicy"—the chef will usually assume you eat everything and cook it the traditional way. Speak up fast!

Grab your bubble tea and let's practice! 🎧