lai6 tong1例湯例汤
Jyutpinglai6 tong1
Yalelaih tōng
Definition
Soup of the day served at a restaurant.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Restaurants typically include this as part of a set meal, often referred to as a set lunch or dinner. It is rarely a premium item, but rather a standard, rotating daily option that helps the kitchen use up fresh ingredients. You will often hear waiters ask if you want to add a few dollars to upgrade your drink to the soup of the day.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
What is the soup of the day today?
Related words
Common phrases
pay extra for the soup of the day
soup of the day
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a specialty soup ordered from the menu. Ordering a specific soup by name means you are paying full price, whereas the soup of the day is specifically the pre-selected, discounted option provided by the restaurant.
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