Can I pay by card?
カードで払えますか？
Use before ordering or at the register.
Food in Japan
Order, pay, wait, and explain food needs.
First moves for food places
Choose what you need before ordering or during a meal.
Food support
Explain food needs
Show allergies, dietary needs, or ingredients to check.
Ramen shop
Order ramen and know what to do first.
Izakaya
Order your first drink and small dishes.
Restaurant full
Understand when a restaurant is full.
Pay correctly
Check where and how to pay.
Oshibori
Use the small wet towel that arrives before your meal.
Cook at the table
Check whether dinner has promoted you to chef.
Three-Step Onigiri
Open a rice ball without losing the seaweed—or your confidence.
Empty Coffee Cup
Turn the empty cup into convenience-store coffee.
Konbini Egg Sandwich
Meet the quiet sandwich with the very loud fan club.
Hot Snacks
Order something warm from behind the register.
Useful food phrases
Quick phrases for simple restaurant checks.
Can I wait here?
ここで待ってもいいですか？
Use when the line is unclear.
Do you have an English menu?
英語のメニューはありますか？
Use before ordering.
Is there a table charge?
席料はありますか？
Use at izakaya or small restaurants.
Does this contain fish broth?
これは魚のだしが入っていますか？
Use before ordering soup or noodles.
Does this contain pork?
これは豚肉が入っていますか？
Use for ramen, gyoza, curry, or sauces.
Food needs
Create a food card for Japan
Show allergies, dietary needs, or ingredients to check before ordering.
No app needed
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