kaa1 wai2卡位
Jyutpingkaa1 wai2
Yalekā wái
Definition
Booth; a restaurant seating arrangement with a table between two high-back benches.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
This term is essential for navigating Hong Kong dining culture, where space is at a premium and booth seating is highly coveted for privacy. It specifically refers to the fixed, bench-style seating found in cha chaan tengs or fast food chains. Using this word signals that you are familiar with local restaurant layouts and preferences.
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We would like to sit in a booth, please.
The booths in this restaurant are very narrow.
Related words
Common phrases
to sit in a booth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 卡座, which is understood but sounds foreign in a local context. Stick to 卡位 to sound like a local.
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