Access 4 – Module 3c
1. Vocabulary & Useful Phrases
Category Examples
Vietnamese: Saigon Kitchen Vina – 86 Nguyen Du Street, District 1
French: Le Corto – 5D Nguyen Sieu Street, District 1
Italian: Opera Restaurant (Park Hyatt Saigon) – 2 Le Loi Street, District 1
Restaurant names
Chinese: Dim Tu Tac – various locations in District 1 & District 5
Indian: Tandoor Saigon – 39A–39B Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1
Japanese: Umi Japanese Restaurant – 3 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Location in the city center, near my school, next to the park
Decor & modern décor, cozy atmosphere, warm lights, traditional style, comfortable
atmosphere/ambiance/vibe seats
delicious dishes, fresh ingredients, well-seasoned meals, spicy noodles,
Describing food
creamy soup, tender meat, tasty desserts
Describing service friendly staff, helpful waiters, fast service, polite, professional
Describing prices reasonable prices, affordable meals, good value for money, a bit expensive
The restaurant is famous for… / This place offers a wide range of dishes…
Useful expressions
/ It is perfect for families… / I highly recommend this restaurant…
2. Famous dishes from six popular cuisines
Cuisine Famous Dishes Notes
Vietnamese Phở, Bún bò Huế, Bánh mì, Gỏi cuốn Fresh herbs, balanced flavors
Croissant, Coq au vin, Ratatouille, Crème
French Rich sauces, buttery dishes
brûlée
Pizza Margherita, Spaghetti Carbonara,
Italian Cheese, pasta, tomato sauces
Lasagna, Tiramisu
Dim sum, Peking duck, Kung Pao chicken,
Chinese Stir-fried dishes, strong flavors
Yangzhou fried rice
Indian Butter chicken, Biryani, Masala dosa, Naan Spicy curries, aromatic spices
Japanese Sushi, Ramen, Tempura, Donburi Fresh, clean and mild flavors
3. Restaurant review structure
1. Title (restaurant name)
2. Introduction: Where is it? When did you visit it? Why?
3. Description: décor, atmosphere, food, service, prices
4. Favorite dish: describe 1–2 dishes
5. Closing: your opinion / recommendation
6. Rating: ★ to ★★★★★
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Access 4 – Module 3c
4. Model Example
Le Corto - French Fine Dining in District 1
Le Corto is a famous French restaurant located on Nguyễn Siêu Street in District 1. I visited it last
weekend with my family. The décor is warm and elegant, and the atmosphere feels very luxurious. The
food is excellent, especially the Coq au vin and the creamy crème brûlée. The staff are professional and
friendly, and the service is fast. Prices are quite high, but the quality is worth it.
My favorite dish is the crème brûlée because it is smooth and perfectly caramelized.
This restaurant is perfect for special occasions.
Rating: ★★★★★
5. Brainstorm
• Restaurant name: ___________________________________________________________________
• Location: _________________________________________________________________________
• Décor / Ambiance / Vibe: ____________________________________________________________
• Food name and description(adjectives): _________________________________________________
• Staff and Service: __________________________________________________________________
• Prices: ___________________________________________________________________________
• Favorite dish and why you like it : _____________________________________________________
6. Write a short review (50–70 words) of your favorite restaurant.
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