English–Chinese
“signature dish” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhāo pái cài
Example
这家小店的招牌菜是牛肉面。zhè jiā xiǎo diàn de zhāo pái cài shì niú ròu miàn
This small shop's signature dish is beef noodles.
How to say “signature dish” in Chinese
“Signature dish” in Chinese is 招牌菜 (zhāo pái cài).
A dish that works like a shop sign, attracting diners while standing for the shop's style of cooking.
Example sentences with 招牌菜
请给我推荐一下你们的招牌菜。qǐng gěi wǒ tuī jiàn yí xià nǐ men de zhāo pái cài
Please recommend your signature dish.
Tips for using 招牌菜
- In everyday restaurant talk, this word can describe a small shop's own best-known item, so it does not imply national fame, a prize, or a famous chef.