Looking up...
A commercial establishment where people can purchase and eat meals or snacks.
Chúng tôi đã ăn tối tại một nhà hàng mới.
We had dinner at a new restaurant.
The term is commonly used to refer to any type of restaurant, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.
When referring to a specific type of restaurant, you can add descriptive words like 'nhà hàng Ý' (Italian restaurant) or 'nhà hàng Việt' (Vietnamese restaurant).
Derived from 'nhà' (house) and 'hàng' (goods), originally referring to a place where food is prepared and sold.
In Vietnamese, 'nhà hàng' is the standard term for a restaurant. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.