Intermediate05:52

Ordering & eating out, rainy day BBQ

The video is about Coco enjoying a barbecue in the rain, reminiscing about her love for barbecue in China, and providing tips for ordering food in a Chinese restaurant.

Published on 2025-03-19 · Used with permission

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