Bite Size Cantonese

In this episode, we dive into 3 super useful Cantonese phrases you'll hear in everyday dinner conversations. From asking “What should we eat tonight?” to suggesting takeaway when you’re too tired to cook, these expressions are practical and fun to learn. Celia also shared 5 useful cantonese cooking channels for learning Cantonese via listening to local cantonese speaker when they are teaching...

In this episode , we dive into the everyday phrases you’ll hear around the dinner table in a Cantonese-speaking home. Whether you're ABC, BBC, or learning Cantonese to connect with your partner’s family, these common expressions are your key to bonding over food. Learn how to say “Time to eat!”, “Have you eaten yet?”, how to express what you’re craving, and how to compliment a home-cooked meal...

Episode 3 of Bite-size Cantonese, we dive into essential phrases for checking in at a Chinese restaurant or 酒樓 (zau2 lau4). Host Celia walks you through how to respond to “幾多位？” (How many people?), whether you’ve made a reservation, and how to order your favorite tea like a local. You’ll also learn a bit about Hong Kong’s yum cha culture — from old-school dim sum carts to today’s tick-box me...

In this Episode, we're diving into the delicious world of 點心 (dim2 sam1) – Hong Kong’s iconic dim sum culture. You'll learn how locals order dim sum at a traditional 酒樓 (zau2 lau4 – Chinese restaurant), what time dim sum is usually served, and five super useful Cantonese phrases to use next time you yum cha! I’ll also share my personal favorites — 叉燒包 (caa1 siu1 baau1 – BBQ pork bun...

🎧 Episode 01: Dive Into Cha Chaan Teng Culture (茶餐廳文化 – caa4 caan1 teng1 man4 faa3) Hi! I’m Celia, your host at Bitesize Cantonese . In this episode, we explore the vibrant world of Cha Chaan Tengs (茶餐廳 – caa4 caan1 teng1) — Hong Kong’s iconic tea cafés. From macaroni soup (通粉 – tung1 fan2) to iced milk tea (凍奶茶 – dung3 naai5 caa4) , discover how these lively spots blend East and Wes...