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Cantonese · 5 October 2026 · Dai Pai Dong and Nightlife

大牌檔

daai6 paai4 dong3Jyutping

open-air food stall / dai pai dong

noun

Traditional open-air food stalls in Hong Kong known for their energetic atmosphere, roadside seating, and wok-fried dishes.

In a sentence

今晚不如去大牌檔整兩味,吹吓水?

Gam1 maan5 bat1 jyu4 heoi3 daai6 paai4 dong3 zing2 loeng5 mei6, ceoi1 haa5 seoi2?

How about we hit up a dai pai dong tonight for a couple of dishes and a chat?

The Cantonese word 大牌檔, illustrated
As posted by @gonglogic.com