hoi2 sin1 zau2 gaa1海鮮酒家海鲜酒家
Jyutpinghoi2 sin1 zau2 gaa1
Yalehói sīn jáu gā
Definition
Seafood restaurant; a type of Chinese restaurant specializing in seafood dishes.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to large, often multi-story establishments that specialize in Cantonese banquet-style dining. These venues are the go-to choice for family gatherings, weddings, and celebrations where ordering multiple dishes to share is the norm. The focus is heavily on live tanks where customers select their own fish and shellfish before it is prepared.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Which seafood restaurant are we going to for dinner tonight?
The food at this seafood restaurant is very fresh.
Related words
Common phrases
go to a seafood restaurant
hold a wedding banquet at a seafood restaurant
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Grammar guides
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