Dàpáidàng de xiǎolóngxiā bǐ cāntīng de piányi duō le.
The crayfish at the outdoor stall is much cheaper than at a restaurant.
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usage
The input form 大排挡 uses 挡 (block), but the standard orthography in most Hong Kong signage is 大排档 with 档 (stall/file). Both are commonly seen on the mainland; the pronunciation is the same.
culture
Term originated in Hong Kong in the 1940s-50s, where the government issued large licenses (大牌) to street food operators: 大牌档 → 大排档. Classic dishes: 炒螺, 烧烤, 干炒牛河, ice-cold beer, plastic stools.
