... I think I'll have the steak, ...

Tamura uses "I will"+ infinitive because he has just now made the decision to have the steak.

Other examples are:

I'm feeling sleepy, I think I'll have a cup of coffee.

I have some free time this weekend, so I think I'll go hiking.

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... I think I'll have the steak, ...

We use "the" to talk about a particular countable object. In this case, Tamura has chosen one particular countable food item from the menu.

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Would you like salad ...

"Would you like" is used when making a polite offer.

Other examples are:

Would you like another beer?

Would you like something to eat?

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Would you like salad or vegetables ...?

Be careful: when you are asked a question using "or", remember that the speaker is asking you to make a choice. This is NOT a yes/no-answer question.

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... how would you like your steak ?

This expression is asking how long Tamura would like his steak to be cooked. There are three standard answers to this question:

- rare

- medium

- well done

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I'd like a glass of red wine, please.

You can use "I want" in the same way as "I'd like" in this situation, however "I'd like" is a more polite expression.

Other examples are:

I'd like some water, please.

I'd like the chicken, please.

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