How to Say ‘For here or to go’ in Traditional Chinese
內用還是外帶
💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase in coffee shops/restaurants.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwanese food often caters to busy schedules with to go options.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
內用
[nèi yòng]
dine-in
Consuming the food or drink within the premises.
請問您是內用還是外帶？
Are you dining in or taking out?
還是
[hái shì]
or
Used when offering options or choices.
你要內用還是外帶咖啡？
Do you want the coffee for here or to go?
外帶
[wài dài]
takeout
Ordering food or drinks for consumption elsewhere.
他選擇外帶他的午餐。
He chose to take out his lunch.
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