coeng2腸fan2粉
rice noodle roll
m4唔goi1該，jat1一dip2碟coeng2腸fan2粉
Excuse me, one plate of rice noodle rolls
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Expand your dim sum vocabulary
Once you know the basics, this Cantonese lesson rounds out your dim sum order with the dishes that make a full spread. You will learn rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, chicken feet, turnip cake, and custard buns. Add these to what you already know and you can order a complete meal without pointing at the menu.
What you'll learn
- Order a “rice noodle roll” with 腸粉 (coeng2 fan2)
- Ask for an “egg tart” using 蛋撻 (daan6 taat1)
- Order “chicken feet” with 鳳爪 (fung6 zaau2)
- Request “turnip cake” using 蘿蔔糕 (lo4 baak6 gou1)
- Order a “custard bun” with 流沙包 (lau4 saa1 baau1)
Let's learn more dim sum favorites! Some of these are unique to Cantonese cuisine.
daan6蛋taat1撻
egg tart
daan6蛋taat1撻hou2好sik6食！
Egg tarts are delicious!
fung6鳳zaau2爪
chicken feet
nei5你jiu3要m4唔jiu3要fung6鳳zaau2爪？
Do you want chicken feet?
lo4蘿baak6蔔gou1糕
turnip cake
ngo5我soeng2想jiu3要lo4蘿baak6蔔gou1糕
I would like turnip cake
lau4流saa1沙baau1包
lava custard bun
lau4流saa1沙baau1包hou2好hou2好sik6食
Custard buns are really delicious
Frequently asked questions
How do you say egg tart in Cantonese?
Egg tart is 蛋撻 (daan6 taat1), the sweet pastry that often ends a dim sum meal. It is an easy favourite to add to your order.
What is the Cantonese word for rice noodle roll?
Rice noodle roll is 腸粉 (coeng2 fan2). It is a soft, steamed dish that comes with different fillings, so it is handy to know by name.
What is a custard bun called in Cantonese?
A custard bun is 流沙包 (lau4 saa1 baau1), known for its molten centre. Order it with the rest of your dishes for a sweet finish.