Travel Japanese - Dining at Restaurants:Part 1

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"Dining at Restaurants: Part 1"

Enhance your dining experiences in Japan with this comprehensive guide, designed to equip travelers with essential Japanese phrases and cultural insights for restaurant settings. This resource covers various dining establishments, from traditional eateries to modern cafes, and provides practical language lessons to help you navigate menus, place orders, and engage with restaurant staff confidently. Perfect for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Japanese culinary culture and communicate effectively during their dining adventures!

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1. Dining at Restaurants: Part 1 ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. レストランでの食事① しょくじ Travel Japanese 06
2. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Section 1 これ　ください
3. Foreign Cuisine Types of Restaurants in Japan General Restaurants Traveler's Insights 1/2 2 3 Specialized Japanese Restaurants 1 Japan offers a range of dining options, from casual to fine dining. We'll explore three categories: ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
4. すし や 寿司 屋 Sushi ya Traveler's Insights 1/2 Specialized Japanese Restaurants 1 Many restaurants in Japan specialize in just one type of food すし や Sushi-ya ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 1,000 to 30,000 yen ラーメン や Ramen-ya Ramen shops offer a variety of flavors, including shio (salt) and tonkotsu (pork bone) broths. They are casual places where even solo diners can easily feel comfortable. 500 to 1,500 yen From high-end sushi bars to casual conveyor belt sushi. For conveyor belt sushi chains, Sushiro, Kura Sushi and Kappa Sushi are the top three by sales. そば や Soba-ya Soba can be enjoyed either hot in broth or cold with dipping sauce. Popular toppings include tempura, green onions, and seaweed. 500 to 1,500 yen This Kanji refers to a shop or establishment that specializes in a particular item or service.
5. Traveler's Insights 1/2 2 Offer a broader variety of dishes, suitable for different occasions and dining preferences. ファミリー レストラン Family restaurant ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 1,000 to 2,000 yen いざかや Izakaya Casual places for drinks and small shared dishes like yakitori, tempura, and salads. A great choice for groups or casual gatherings. Chains like Gusto and Jonathan’s serve a wide mix of Western, Japanese, and Chinese food, often with English menus. カフェ Cafes Cafes and kissaten (traditional coffee shops) offer coffee, light meals, and desserts. Chain coffee shops such as Starbucks, Doutor, Komeda and Tully's are popular. General Restaurants 500 to 2,000 yen 1,000 to 5,000 yen ファミレス In Japan, "family restaurants" are often referred to as "famiresu".
6. Traveler's Insights 1/2 ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 3 Offers a wide variety of foreign cuisine, from Korean barbecue to Italian pasta. サイゼリヤ Known for its unbeatable value. Extremely popular among both Japanese people and foreign residents in Japan. Foreign Cuisine やきにく や Yakiniku-ya 2,000 to 10,000 yen イタリアン Italian Restaurants Serve traditional pasta dishes, as well as Japanized versions like tarako spaghetti. Pasta restaurants can be found across Japan. 1,000 to 3,000 yen Specializes in Korean-style BBQ, where diners grill meat at the table. In urban areas, the average cost per person ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 yen, but prices can go above 10,000 yen at high-end restaurants. ハンバーガー Hamburger Both American chains such as McDonald's and local options like Mos Burger are widely popular. 500 to 1,500 yen Saizeriya Italian-style family restaurant
7. Question You are at a café, looking at the coffee menu. You’ve decided on a drink. How would you ask for it in Japanese? これ ください A A B B ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Kore kudasai. コーヒー は どこですか？ Kōhī wa doko desu ka?
8. Question You are at a café, looking at the coffee menu. You’ve decided on a drink. How would you ask for it in Japanese? B B ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. コーヒー は どこですか？ Kōhī wa doko desu ka? answer これ ください A A Kore kudasai.
9. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 これ ください 　　Kore　　　　　 kudasai This, please. MEANING This phrase translates to "This, please". It’s a simple and polite way to ask for an item, typically when you are pointing to something you want, such as in a restaurant or store. It is frequently used when ordering or purchasing things directly. STRUCTURE "これ" (kore) means "this" and refers to something near the speaker. "ください" (kudasai) is a polite request meaning "please give me" or "I’d like to have it." ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
10. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Practice ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ホットコーヒー Hotto Kōhī Hot Coffee メニュー Menyū Menu アイスコーヒー Aisu Kōhī Iced Coffee ask for your favorite item! ビール Bīru Beer おひや /みず Ohiya / Mizu Water ＿＿＿ ください 　　 _____　 　　　　 kudasai _____, please.
11. COMMON RESPONSES YOU MIGHT HEAR Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Extra Tips No need to reply Need to reply Please wait a moment. しょうしょう おまちください。 Shoushou 　　　 omachi kudasai. Certainly. かしこまりました。 Kashikomarimashita. What size would you like? サイズ は いかがなさいますか？ Saizu wa ikaga nasaimasu ka? Will you be dining in? てんない で おめしあがり ですか？ Tennai de omeshiagari desu ka? S saizu S サイズ short size When you ask "Kore kudasai", here are some typical responses. Regyurā de onegaishimasu レギュラー で おねがいします I'll take a regular, please. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. When asked about the size: Ichiban ōkii saizu いちばん おおきい サイズ The largest size When asked whether you will dine in: tennai īto in desu てんない / イートイン です I’ll dine in. mochikaeri teiku auto desu もちかえり / テイクアウトです It's to go.
12. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Role Play Role Play Look at the menu and order what you like. 1. The tutor will respond. 2. If necessary, make sure to reply to any questions or follow-up prompts! 3. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
13. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Section 2 フォーク ありますか？
14. Traveler's Insights 2/2 B級グルメ Do you know about the "B-grade gourmet" found all over Japan? These are delicious local dishes that can be eaten at a low price. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. JAPAN’S B-GRADE GOURMET きゅう B-kyū 　　　 gurume A savory Japanese pancake from Osaka and Hiroshima, made with batter, cabbage, and various fillings like pork or seafood. It is cooked on a griddle and topped with sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes. Okonomiyaki
15. Traveler's Insights 2/2 ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Takoyaki Monjayaki A unique dish from Tokyo, similar to okonomiyaki but with a thinner, runnier batter. It’s cooked on a hot griddle, and diners use small spatulas to eat it directly as it cooks. Monjayaki is known for its gooey texture and variety of ingredients like seafood and vegetables. A fun part of the experience is eating it hot off the grill. For the best monjayaki, visit Tokyo’s Monja Street in Tsukishima, famous for its monjayaki restaurants! A famous street food from Osaka, made by cooking batter with octopus pieces in round molds. Chefs expertly flip them into crispy balls, which are then topped with savory sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes that "dance" from the heat. It’s as much about the fun of watching them being made as it is about the delicious taste. If you're visiting Osaka, don't miss "Takoyaki Park", where six famous takoyaki shops gather in one place!
16. Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Common Japanese Phrases Heard at Restaurants 01 02 03 When You Arrive at the Restaurant Once You’re Seated When Your Food Arrives
17. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 01 When You Arrive at the Restaurant How many people in your party? なんめいさま ですか？ Nan mei-sama desu ka? Welcome いらっしゃいませ。 Irasshaimase One person / Two people / Three people ひとり / ふたり / さんにん です Hitori / Futari / San-nin desu (No need to reply) Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips
18. おしぼり どうぞ。 はい。これ ください。 ごちゅうもん は おきまり ですか？ Gochūmon wa okimari desu ka? ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 02 Once You’re Seated Have you decided on your order? Here’s a towel. Oshibori dōzo Yes. This please. Hai Kore kudasai No, not yet. いいえ、まだです。 Iie mada desu <oshibori> ありがとうございます。 Thank you. Arigatou gozaimasu Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips
19. おまたせしました。かけそばです。 ごゆっくり どうぞ。 Goyukkuri dōzo ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 03 When Your Food Arrives Please enjoy at your leisure. Thank you for waiting. Here is your kake soba. Omatase shimashita Kake soba desu (Let’s enjoy your meal!) ありがとうございます。 Thank you. Arigatou gozaimasu Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips “かけそば” means soba noodles served in a warm broth.
20. Question You are eating at a restaurant, but only chopsticks are provided, and you would like to use a fork. How would you ask the server in Japanese if they have a fork? フォーク は いくら ですか A A B B ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fōku wa ikura desu ka? フォーク ありますか Fōku arimasu ka?
21. Question You are eating at a restaurant, but only chopsticks are provided, and you would like to use a fork. How would you ask the server in Japanese if they have a fork? フォーク は いくら ですか A A ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fōku wa ikura desu ka? B B フォーク ありますか Fōku arimasu ka? answer
22. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 フォーク　ありますか？ Fōku: Refers to "fork" in Japanese, borrowed from the English word "fork." arimasu: A polite form of the verb "aru," which means "to exist" or "to have" when referring to inanimate objects. This makes the sentence respectful and appropriate in most social situations. ka: A question marker used at the end of a sentence to turn it into a polite inquiry. Do you have a fork? MEANING Translates to "Do you have a fork?". The key part of this phrase, "ありま すか?", is a versatile and polite way to ask if something is available or exists. You can use it to inquire about various items when you want to know if someone has or can provide something. STRUCTURE ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fōku arimasu ka?
23. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Practice ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ____________ arimasu ka? ＿＿＿＿ ありますか？ Do you have a __________? とりざら Torizara Small plate スプーン Supūn Spoon えいごのメニュー Eigo no menyū English menu Now, try asking for something you'd like! かみエプロン Kami epuron Paper apron れんげ Renge Chinese spoon
24. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Extra Tips I’ll bring it right away. すぐ おもちいたします Sugu omochi itashimasu It's over there. あちらにございます Achira ni gozaimasu Sorry, we don’t have it すみません、ありません Sumimasen arimasen I deeply apologize. もうしわけ ございません Mōshiwake gozaimasen I’ll check for you. かくにん いたします Kakunin itashimasu Please wait a moment. しょうしょうおまちください Shōshō omachi kudasai ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. COMMON RESPONSES YOU MIGHT HEAR When you ask "___ arimasu ka?", here are some typical responses. If they have it: If they don’t have it: If they need to check:
25. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play Role Play Ask the tutor, "Do you have ___?" You can choose any item. 1. The tutor will respond, either confirming availability or saying it’s unavailable. 2. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. スプーン Supūn Spoon かみエプロン Kami epuron Paper apron えいごのメニュー Eigo no menyū English menu Ques
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