P1 - Food, Cooking & Dining

cuisine

(n) nền ẩm thực, phong cách nấu nướng [Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its delicate balance of flavours]

regional dish

(n phr) món ăn đặc sản vùng miền [Cao Lau is a unique regional dish from Hoi An]

speciality dish

(n phr) món ăn đặc sản nổi bật của một quán hoặc địa phương [Pho is the quintessential speciality dish of Hanoi]

delicacy

(n) món cao lương mỹ vị, món ngon quý hiếm [Fresh seafood is considered a local delicacy in coastal areas]

signature dish

(n phr) món ăn tủ, làm nên tên tuổi của đầu bếp/quán [Her signature dish is a rich and creamy tiramisu]

home-cooked food

(n phr) đồ ăn nấu tại nhà [I prefer home-cooked food because it is much healthier than eating out]

pre-prepared meals

(n phr) các phần ăn chế biến sẵn [Relying constantly on pre-prepared meals is detrimental to health]

eatery

(n) quán ăn bình dân, tiệm ăn [There are plenty of affordable local eateries scattered across the city]

fast-food joint

(n phr) quán ăn nhanh [Youngsters often hang out at a fast-food joint on weekends]

sweet tooth

(n phr) sở thích ăn đồ ngọt [I have a massive sweet tooth, so I cannot resist chocolate bars]

discerning palate

(n phr) khẩu vị tinh tế, sành ăn [A food critic needs a discerning palate to judge flavours accurately]

sentimental value

(n phr) giá trị tinh thần, tình cảm gợi nhớ kỷ niệm [That beef noodle soup holds deep sentimental value for my family]

a bite to eat

(n phr) bữa ăn nhẹ, món ăn lót dạ [Let us stop by a local cafe to grab a quick bite to eat]

culinary map

(n phr) bản đồ ẩm thực [Vietnamese street food has firmly secured its spot on the world culinary map]

afters

(n) món tráng miệng ngọt sau bữa ăn [I usually have some fresh tropical fruit for afters]

dine out

(v phr) đi ăn tối ngoài hàng quán [People who lead a hectic lifestyle tend to dine out quite regularly]

rustle up

(phr v) nấu nhanh một bữa ăn không cần công thức cầu kỳ [I can easily rustle up a simple meal when I am pressed for time]

wolf down

(phr v) ăn ngấu nghiến, ăn vội vã [I had to wolf down my breakfast because I was late for university]

sink one's teeth into

(idiom) thưởng thức ngon lành một món ăn ngon [I cannot wait to sink my teeth into a juicy grilled burger]

pig out on

(phr v) ăn thả phanh, ăn vô độ một món gì [On cheat days, we usually pig out on cheesy pizza and fries]

cut down on

(phr v) cắt giảm lượng tiêu thụ cái gì [I am trying to cut down on sugary drinks and processed snacks]

feast on

(phr v) thưởng thức một bữa ăn thịnh soạn [During Tet holiday, families gather to feast on traditional delicacies]

sample

(v) nếm thử, ăn thử món mới [Tourists love to sample authentic street food from pavement vendors]

burn to a crisp

(idiom) nấu cháy đen xì [I forgot the fish in the frying pan and it burned to a crisp]

scrumptious

(adj) cực kỳ thơm ngon, tuyệt hảo [The home-made broth tasted absolutely scrumptious]

mouth-watering

(adj) ngon chảy nước miếng, trông rất hấp dẫn [The bakery displays a mouth-watering array of fresh pastries]

lip-smacking

(adj) ngon tuyệt cú mèo [My mother always prepares lip-smacking dishes for family reunions]

wholesome

(adj) bổ dưỡng, lành mạnh cho sức khỏe [A balanced bowl of soup provides a wholesome and clean lunch]

nourishing

(adj) giàu chất dinh dưỡng [Warm vegetable broth is deeply nourishing when you are feeling under the weather]

appetizing

(adj) trông ngon mắt, kích thích vị giác [The vibrant colours of the salad make it look exceedingly appetizing]

revolting

(adj) cực kỳ kinh khủng, khó nuốt [The smell of rotten durian was completely revolting to him]

famished

(adj) đói cồn cào, đói lả [After hours of strenuous workouts, I was completely famished]

swanky

(adj) sang trọng, hào nhoáng, xa hoa [Dining at swanky restaurants can set you back an arm and a leg]

run of the mill

(idiom) bình thường, phổ thông, không có gì nổi trội [We grabbed lunch at a run of the mill noodle stall near campus]

not one's forte

(idiom) không phải là sở trường của ai [Baking delicate cakes is definitely not my forte]

as a treat

(phrase) như một phần thưởng tự thưởng bản thân [I buy myself a small bar of dark chocolate as a treat after exams]

lead a life of indulgence

(phrase) sống buông thả, nuông chiều bản thân quá mức [Consuming fast food daily is leading a life of dietary indulgence]

set someone back

(phr v) tiêu tốn của ai một khoản tiền [That lavish dinner party set me back a considerable sum of money]

not as good as it is cracked up to be

(idiom) không ngon/tốt như lời đồn [That viral restaurant was honestly not as good as it was cracked up to be]

wake up one's taste buds

(phrase) đánh thức vị giác [The sharp and spicy dipping sauce instantly wakes up your taste buds]

balanced diet

(n phr) chế độ ăn uống cân bằng dinh dưỡng [Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for long-term health and focus]