quán ăn theo đơn

/kwǎːn ʔaːn tʰew ɗɔ̂n/
phraseIntermediate order-based restaurant
informal

A type of restaurant where customers place orders and wait for their food to be prepared and delivered to their table, rather than ordering at the counter or buffet-style.

Quán ăn theo đơn này rất tiện lợi vì bạn có thể chọn món ăn theo sở thích của mình.

This order-based restaurant is very convenient because you can choose dishes according to your preferences.

Tôi thích quán ăn theo đơn vì không phải chờ đợi lâu.

I like order-based restaurants because you don't have to wait long.

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This type of restaurant is common in Vietnam and other countries where food is prepared after the customer places an order, often with a longer wait time than fast food or buffet-style restaurants.

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💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is typically used when discussing dining options or describing the service style of a restaurant.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is composed of 'quán ăn' (restaurant) and 'theo đơn' (order-based), reflecting the service model where customers place orders and wait for their food to be prepared.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe restaurants where customers order from a menu and wait for their food to be prepared and delivered to their table. It is distinct from buffet-style or fast-food restaurants where food is readily available.

Word Breakdown

quán ăn
restaurant
root
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theo đơn
order-based
root
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