Tap a category to hear its Cantonese name, then choose a dish. Use the speakers to practise.
Audio uses your device’s Cantonese voice. Voice availability varies by browser.
Try ordering this dishOne useful sentence for your next meal.
01 · THE MENU
粥粉麵飯
Congee, rice noodles, noodles and rice: four useful words for finding your way around a Hong Kong menu.
02 · THE SETTING
Everyday eating
Look for these dishes in congee shops, noodle shops, roast meat shops and cha chaan tengs. Each place has its own specialities.
03 · THE LANGUAGE
Reading Jyutping
The letters show the sounds; the numbers 1–6 mark the tones. Listen to the whole word, then try saying it aloud.