How to: Dining Out in Japan | Travel Tips | japan-guide.com

Learn more about dining out in Japan:
www.japan-guide.com/e/e2040.html
Table Manners in Japan video: COMING SOON!
More information on Japanese etiquette:
www.japan-guide.com/e/e622.html
With Japan having a large selection of restaurants of an almost endless variety and with its complex culture and numerous unique customs, it can sometimes be a little stressful to dine out without worrying about making a cultural faux pas. In order to make your experience a smooth and enjoyable one, here are our tips on dining out in Japan.
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Entering the restaurant
1:05 Ordering & eating
2:45 Paying
3:40 Outro
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- Video Credits -
Videographer: Charles Sabas
Producer: Stefan Schauwecker

[@fan590pepe99]

Also, if you go to an Izakaya, you will most likely be served Tsukidashi, a small appetizer. It is basically a surcharge of about 300 to 500 yen each added to the bill. There is no option but to accept it. Important to know the additional charge.

[@MajorAddiction]

If you're not sure what to order from a place with a ticket vending machine, go with the top left which is usually the most popular item.

[@japanguide]

Good advice!

[@doctorwilly]

was in japan 2 weeks ago. dining in japan is such a fun and lovely experience

[@japanguide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stanross6627]

Thank you very helpful, I'm planing a trip to Japan in 2023. And I want to be respectful and do things the right way. And these videos help.

[@japanguide]

We hope you'll have a great trip in 2023. Enjoy all the food!

[@eggmancorp]

1:26 He's my inspiration. He makes me feel alive!

[@henrychew235]

Google translate does help a lot with restaurants that has only Japanese menu. Post covid, a lot of restaurants have qr code menu, and payment can also be limited to qr and card.

[@Murasaki.]

Thanks for sharing these dining travel tips!

[@japanguide]

You're welcome!

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

It's our all most loved guest, Sam!!!

[@Harta23]

I like Japan county so if I see about Japan I do full watched Thanks for great sharing friend Greatting from Macau

[@boreasthehero]

Thanks for the information, this will be very useful when i travel to Japan

[@japanguide]

You're welcome!

[@farrazdanny]

Totaly useful tips and guide! Man you're amazing! Love it ❤️

[@lucianoarrieta5786]

It's always a great time to see a new video from Japan Guide being updated as, even if it is a shorter videos like this one, the amount of information is amazing and so useful. Still a few things; how can we make a reservation and is there any etiquette when there is a queue? What are the eating hours in Japan and are there restaurants open all day long? Thank you!

[@Martinit0]

As for reservations: best to ask your hotel receptionist to make a reservation for you. Queue: Wait in the queue? Often you will find a row of chairs just outside the restaurant, where you can rest while waiting. So if you see people sitting on chairs next to the entrance that's a queue.

[@MrTM4]

Also the restaurants who have seating on the floor need to leave the shoes at the entrance inside. They give mostly house slippers to put on.

[@tonymnla]

Headed to Japan *FINALLY* in 9 months and I'm so excited! Your videos have been incredibly helpful!

[@japanguide]

Glad the videos help. Have a great trip in 9 months!

[@farhanprine]

Sam is back ? I subbed to the channel due to his wonderful documentation of Japan.

[@colmcorbec7031]

Very good advice 👍

[@japanguide]

Thank you!

[@hemaccabe4292]

This was very useful. Thanks you.

[@japanguide]

Glad to hear that!

[@keegan2crow]

This was the one thing I was worried about when I go to Japan and I’m just in the beginning process of learning Japanese

[@japanguide]

We hope the information will help you have a stress-free trip. Good luck with learning Japanese!

[@SurfingBryan]

great video! looking forward the table manners video! I would not like to be disrespectful without knowing it

[@StAngerNo1]

When I saw the thumbnail I was hyped, because I thought Sam was back, at least for one Video, but unfortunately it is just old footage. Great video anyways!

[@tommoex]

Same. Miss his nodding to eating. Hope he's doing well.

[@StAngerNo1]

@@tommoex If you did not know, he lives in Hong Kong and has a youtube channel called Hong Kong 'Hoods where he uploads mostly food related stuff.

[@maylailum5335]

Awesome ‼️

[@joelnatividad2942]

Thanks for this video

[@japanguide]

You're welcome! :)

[@thanarach99]

waiting for Christmas ep. 😍😍😍

[@wee-senchoo7025]

Yay Charly

[@MaxLeegamiGaming]

I heard there was a no blowing nose etiquette in restaurants when dining in Japan. Is there anything else similar like if needing napkins/towels to wash hand or mouth during or after dining?

[@JonnyD000]

When it's August +40 with 90% humidity, I don't care I'll use that towel to clean my face. It feels too good in that situation to not.

[@Liz-qm4rb]

What do the staff say as you are heading out of the restaurant, and is a response from you needed?

[@eamonnbuckley4706]

Do they also supply forks for those of us unskilled with chopsticks?

[@sasami3260]

用意してくれる所もありますが、ないところもあります。 日本を楽しんで！！🇯🇵

[@uss_04]

Trips coming up and I’ll take any recent videos I can get

[@japanguide]

Enjoy your trips!

[@alaamaher7065]

Please where is the 1st copy watches stores in Kobe?

[@thebackpackadventures3288]

Is Sam back?

[@anbu1325]

Is it difficult for vegetarians to eat out in Japan?

[@apembertonfowler]

I have allergies; dairy, shellfish, pork, eggs. Am I screwed if I go to Japan? How do the chefs feel about such dietary issues?

[@japanguide]

No worries, many people in Japan also have allergies. As long as you indicate it to the staff you will be OK. Some menus even feature which allergens are in each dish. If you are staying at a ryokan with meals included we recommend to contact them in advance to tell them about your allergies and they will change the menu accordingly. We hope you can have a stress-free trip to Japan someday!

[@Mike-Eye]

🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛

[@edwina7895]

I thought Sam left a couple years ago. Is he back?

[@japanguide]

We used a lot of footage from our archives for this video. But Sam has a great KZbin channel called Hong Kong Hoods. Really great content!

[@tw6428]

The Dark Souls of etiquette

[@nutrino75]

Isnt that the hong kong hood guy

[@japanguide]

It is!

[@uss_04]

The phrase “irashimase”always confused me whether I reply or not

[@japanguide]

A response is not needed when the staff welcome you in.

[@Skynet6009]

First