食べ物ガイドへ移動
FUMIJAPAN

少しの安心で、おいしさをもっと。

Fumi
食べ物ガイド。

食べてみたいものを見つけて、
安心して注文。

料理の名前を全部覚える必要はありません。まずは写真から。あとは一緒に見ていきましょう。

接続方法の選び方 今、注文したい
食材・アレルギー・セリアック病について

レストランやカフェをお探しですか？Fumiの外食ガイドへ ↗

Fumiから、ちょっとしたヒント · 35秒

0:35 · Fumiの食べ物ガイドへようこそ

01 / おいしそうなものから選ぶ

今日は何を食べたいですか？

写真をタップして、料理を探す。
名前を覚えなくても大丈夫。

スープ、チャーシュー、メンマ、ねぎの入ったラーメン。麺料理温かい麺とつけ麺牛肉と玉ねぎをご飯にのせた牛丼。ご飯もの丼・定食・小さなご飯のおやつご飯、汁物、付け合わせの付いたとんかつ定食。サクサクの揚げ物カツ・唐揚げ・軽い衣の料理網で焼いている鶏の串焼き。焼き物串焼きと鉄板料理酢飯の上にサーモンをのせた握り寿司。寿司と魚介握り・巻き寿司・魚料理だしで煮込まれた、いろいろなおでんの具。小皿料理と温まる鍋少しずつ、いろいろと小さなカップに入ったブラックコーヒー。コーヒーとお茶一杯とともに、カフェでひと休みあんこと栗の入った、切り分けたどら焼き。甘いものやわらかいお菓子と冷たいデザート
料理を見分ける →定食には何が付く？ →カフェのひとときを探す →
選びやすい3つの候補何を食べるか迷ったら？

今の気分を教えてください。表示されるのは探すための候補です。食材や調理方法は、お店で確認してください。

1. お腹の空き具合は？
2. 何がよさそう？
3. 好きな食感や温度は？
ご飯、焼きさば、卵焼き、豆腐、小鉢を添えた京都の朝食セット。

京都の朝食セットの一例。お店によって内容は異なります。

ひとつの注文で、いろいろな小皿。

定食を知ろう。

目印は 「定食」 定食。主菜、ご飯、付け合わせが一緒に出てきます。含まれるものや、おかわりが有料かを確認しましょう。

Tap a number on the photograph, or use the list below.
  1. ご飯。 食事に添えられる白いご飯の器。
  2. 主菜。 この例は焼き魚。鶏肉、カツ、ほかの料理が主菜の定食もあります。
  3. 汁物。 この例はふた付きの器です。必要に応じて、だしや食材を確認してください。
  4. 小さな付け合わせ。 漬物、野菜、ほかの小鉢など。内容はお店によって異なります。
定食のカードを見る →

02 / 少しの日本語が、大きな助けに

お席につきましたか？
見せて、話して、楽しもう。

フレーズを選び、大きな日本語カードを見せるか、
ボタンで発音を聞いてください。注文するときは、
そのお店のメニューを指さしましょう。

Excuse me

すみません。

Sumimasen.

Say it soo-mee-mah-sen

There are two of us

二人です。

Futari desu.

Say it foo-tah-ree deh-soo

Do you have an English menu?

英語のメニューはありますか。

Eigo no menyū wa arimasu ka?

Say it eh-eh-goh noh meh-nyoo-oo wah ah-ree-mah-soo kah

This one, please

これをお願いします。

Kore o onegaishimasu.

Say it koh-reh oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

What is this?

これは何ですか。

Kore wa nan desu ka?

Say it koh-reh wah nahn deh-soo kah

Which do you recommend?

おすすめはどれですか。

Osusume wa dore desu ka?

Say it oh-soo-soo-meh wah doh-reh deh-soo kah

How much is this?

これはいくらですか。

Kore wa ikura desu ka?

Say it koh-reh wah ee-koo-rah deh-soo kah

Is this spicy?

これは辛いですか？

Kore wa karai desu ka?

Say it koh-reh wah kah-rah-ee deh-soo kah?

Is this raw?

これは生ですか？

Kore wa nama desu ka?

Say it koh-reh wah nah-mah deh-soo kah?

Can I get this to take away?

持ち帰りはできますか？

Mochikaeri wa dekimasu ka?

Say it moh-chee-kah-eh-ree wah deh-kee-mah-soo kah?

Coffee, please

コーヒーをください。

Kōhī o kudasai.

Say it koh—-hee— oh koo-dah-sah-ee.

Tea, please

お茶をください。

Ocha o kudasai.

Say it oh-chah oh koo-dah-sah-ee.

Water, please

お水をください。

Omizu o kudasai.

Say it oh-mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sah-ee

One of these, please

これを一つください。

Kore o hitotsu kudasai.

Say it koh-reh oh hee-toh-tsoo koo-dah-sah-ee

The bill, please

お会計をお願いします。

Okaikei o onegaishimasu.

Say it oh-kah-ee-keh-ee oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

Can I pay by card?

カードは使えますか。

Kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?

Say it kah-ah-doh wah tsoo-kah-eh-mah-soo kah

Thank you for the meal

ごちそうさまでした。

Gochisōsama deshita.

Say it goh-chee-soh-oh-sah-mah deh-shee-tah

Slowly, please

ゆっくりお願いします。

Yukkuri onegaishimasu.

Say it yook-koo-ree oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

音声ボタンを押すと、Fumiのゆっくりした日本語の発音を聞けます。文字はいつでも表示されます。

食材・セリアック病について →畳の部屋でもっと日本語を学ぶ →（英語）

席に着く前に

このお店では、どうすればよい？

お店によって、少しずつ違います。
目の前の仕組みに合うものを選んでください。

01A table-service restaurant
  1. Wait to be seated and show the size of your group.
  2. Look at the menu, pictures and prices. Check what a set includes.
  3. Call politely with ‘sumimasen’ or use the call button if there is one.
  4. Point to the actual menu item, confirm quantity, then order.
  5. Ask for the bill; many places take payment at the register.
02A ticket-machine shop
  1. Read the entrance instructions before joining the queue; some shops want your ticket first.
  2. Find the language button, dish picture and price. Ask for help if unsure.
  3. Select and pay as the machine directs. Collect the ticket and any change.
  4. Follow the seating instructions and hand the ticket to staff when asked.
  5. Newer machines may send the order automatically. Follow this shop’s system.
03A self-service udon shop
  1. Look at the menu before you reach the counter.
  2. Take a tray and choose the noodle style and size.
  3. Add only the side dishes you want; each may cost extra.
  4. Pay where directed, then find your seat and condiments.
  5. Return the tray to the marked area when you finish.
04A tablet or QR menu
  1. Look for the language option, or ask for a paper menu.
  2. Choose the dish, size and quantity.
  3. Review the basket and any extra charges.
  4. Press the final order button and look for confirmation; a basket alone is not an order.
  5. Check how to pay. Ordering on a phone does not always mean paying on it.
05A café or bakery
  1. Check whether to find a seat or order at the counter first.
  2. Choose food and a drink; confirm what a breakfast or lunch set includes.
  3. Choose hot or iced, size and any milk options.
  4. Say eat-in or takeaway and pay when directed.
  5. Check collection and tray-return instructions. Refills and Wi-Fi are not automatic.
06A small food stall · yatai
  1. Check the menu, prices and available seats before entering.
  2. Keep the group and luggage small; ask where to sit.
  3. Order a few items and confirm any seating or cover charge.
  4. Enjoy the food in the stall’s designated eating area.
  5. Check payment methods and settle up before leaving.
Little things worth checking

Is that price for one piece, one plate or one person? Does rice cost extra? Is there an otoshi starter or seating charge? Are refills included? Can you pay by card?

Tipping is not customary, but stated service or cover charges may apply. Check last orders, takeaway rules, luggage space and access needs with the shop. Follow local instructions about eating areas.

Japan-guide, Dining Out · Japan-guide, Izakaya · JNTO, Tipping in Japan · Fukuoka City, Yatai How-to

03 / Explore when you’re readyThe food picture guide56 everyday foods and useful food families.

56 foods to explore.

Photographs show examples, not a particular restaurant’s current menu. A dish name or picture cannot confirm ingredients, dietary suitability or availability.

A Kyoto breakfast set with rice, grilled mackerel, omelette, tofu and small accompaniments.A little of everythingSet meal · teishoku定食What arrives & how to order

A set meal with several components.

What arrives / ordering clue
Look for 定食 for a set. Check the main dish, accompaniments and whether refills cost extra.
Where to look
Everyday set-meal restaurant.
What to check
Check the main, soup, sauces and side dishes separately.

Pictured: a Kyoto breakfast set with rice, grilled mackerel, omelette, tofu and small accompaniments. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Chicken karaage · Tokyo guide

Gyudon, a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion.Rice with a savoury toppingRice bowl · donburi丼What arrives & how to order

A bowl of rice with a topping.

Gyudon, a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion.
Beef · gyudon牛丼
Oyakodon, chicken and egg over rice.
Chicken & egg · oyakodon親子丼
A katsudon rice bowl accompanied by noodles and small sides.
Cutlet & egg · katsudonカツ丼
Tendon, tempura on rice.
Tempura · tendon天丼
What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the topping: gyudon is beef; oyakodon is chicken and egg; katsudon is cutlet and egg; tendon is tempura.
Where to look
Rice-bowl shop or everyday restaurant.
What to check
Ask which meat, egg, seafood and seasonings are included.

Pictured: gyudon, a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Japanese curry rice · Tokyo guide

Beef curry with rice, potato, carrot and onion.Rice & a comforting curryJapanese curry riceカレーライスWhat arrives & how to order

Rice with Japanese-style curry sauce.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the sauce, heat level and topping. A katsu cutlet is an optional extra at some shops.
Where to look
Curry shop or family restaurant.
What to check
Check the roux, meat stock, toppings and heat level.

Pictured: beef curry with rice, potato, carrot and onion. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Hayashi rice · Tokyo guide

Omurice, an omelette over seasoned rice with tomato sauce.Omelette wrapped around riceOmuriceオムライスWhat arrives & how to order

Omelette with seasoned rice.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the sauce and ask how the egg is cooked if you have a preference.
Where to look
Yoshoku restaurant or kissaten.
What to check
Check the rice filling, sauce and how the egg is cooked.

Pictured: omurice, an omelette over seasoned rice with tomato sauce. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Rice bowl · donburi · Osaka guide

Hayashi rice with a beef-and-onion sauce.Rich beef sauce & riceHayashi riceハヤシライスWhat arrives & how to order

Rice with a rich, usually beef-and-onion sauce.

What arrives / ordering clue
Expect a rich beef-and-onion sauce with rice. Hayashi is a different dish from curry.
Where to look
Yoshoku restaurant.
What to check
Check the sauce, stock and thickener; recipes vary.

Pictured: hayashi rice with a beef-and-onion sauce. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Japanese curry rice · Tokyo guide

Rice balls with nori; the fillings are not visible.A rice snack for the roadOnigiriおにぎりWhat arrives & how to order

A shaped rice snack, often filled.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the filling before buying. Open packaged wrappers using the printed steps.
Where to look
Convenience store or onigiri shop.
What to check
Ask about the filling, seasoning and wrapping. Fish fillings are common.

Pictured: rice balls with nori; the fillings are not visible. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Bento & ekiben · Tokyo guide

A train-shaped ekiben box with rice snacks and side dishes.Your meal in a boxBento & ekiben弁当・駅弁What arrives & how to order

A prepared boxed meal; ekiben is associated with stations and rail travel.

What arrives / ordering clue
Read the contents and storage advice. Check where you may eat the box you have bought.
Where to look
Prepared-food counter or station shop.
What to check
Check every compartment, storage advice and use-by time.

Pictured: a train-shaped ekiben box with rice snacks and side dishes. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Onigiri · Tokyo guide

Salmon ochazuke with seaweed.Rice with a warm pour-overOchazukeお茶漬けWhat arrives & how to order

Rice with tea or broth poured over it.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask whether the pour-over is tea or stock, then choose the topping.
Where to look
Everyday restaurant or specialist shop.
What to check
The liquid may be stock rather than tea; check fish and other toppings.

Pictured: salmon ochazuke with seaweed. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Takikomi gohan · Kyoto guide

Glazed grilled eel on rice.Grilled eel over riceUnadon & unajuうな丼・うな重What arrives & how to order

Grilled eel over rice, in a bowl or box.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the size and price. Unadon comes in a bowl; unaju usually comes in a box.
Where to look
Unagi specialist restaurant.
What to check
Check the eel, glaze, size and price before ordering.

Pictured: glazed grilled eel on rice. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Yakizakana · Tokyo guide

Seasoned rice with mixed ingredients, accompanied by pickles.Seasoned rice, cooked togetherTakikomi gohan炊き込みご飯What arrives & how to order

Rice cooked with other ingredients and seasoning.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask whether it comes as part of a set or as a separate rice dish.
Where to look
Set-meal restaurant or inn.
What to check
Check the stock and ingredients cooked into the rice; removing toppings will not remove them.

Pictured: seasoned rice with mixed ingredients, accompanied by pickles. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Set meal · teishoku · Kyoto guide

Ramen with broth, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and spring onion.A steaming bowl of noodlesRamenラーメンWhat arrives & how to order

Wheat noodles with broth and toppings.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose a bowl from the shop’s menu. Shoyu, shio and miso describe seasoning; tonkotsu describes pork-bone broth.
Where to look
Ramen shop.
What to check
Ask about the noodles, broth, seasoning and toppings. Tonkotsu means pork-bone broth.

Pictured: ramen with broth, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and spring onion. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Udon · Fukuoka guide

Tsukemen, with noodles beside a separate dipping broth.Noodles you dip yourselfTsukemenつけ麺What arrives & how to order

Noodles served separately from a dipping broth.

What arrives / ordering clue
Dip the noodles into the separate broth a few bites at a time. Ask before adding anything to the broth.
Where to look
Ramen or tsukemen shop.
What to check
Check the dipping broth and noodle ingredients; concentrate is not a second soup course.

Pictured: tsukemen, with noodles beside a separate dipping broth. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Ramen · Tokyo guide

Thick udon noodles on a serving basket.Thick, soft wheat noodlesUdonうどんWhat arrives & how to order

Thick wheat noodles.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose hot soup or a cold serving, then the size and toppings.
Where to look
Udon shop.
What to check
Check the wheat noodles, soup, dipping sauce and toppings; fish stock is common.

Pictured: thick udon noodles on a serving basket. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Soba · Fukuoka guide

Cold soba noodles on a tray with dipping sauce.Buckwheat noodles, hot or coldSobaそばWhat arrives & how to order

Buckwheat noodles, often mixed with wheat.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose hot soup or cold noodles with dipping sauce. Do not assume soba is wheat-free.
Where to look
Soba shop.
What to check
Many soba noodles contain wheat. Check noodles and dipping broth separately.

Pictured: cold soba noodles on a tray with dipping sauce. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Somen · Tokyo guide

Somen noodles served alongside kakuni, braised pork.Fine noodles for a lighter bowlSomenそうめんWhat arrives & how to order

Very thin wheat noodles.

What arrives / ordering clue
Look for the serving style: chilled somen is common, but warm versions exist too.
Where to look
Noodle restaurant or seasonal café.
What to check
These are wheat noodles. Check the sauce and garnishes.

Pictured: somen noodles served alongside kakuni, braised pork. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Soba · Nara guide

Chicken yakisoba with vegetables.Noodles from the hotplateYakisoba焼きそばWhat arrives & how to order

Stir-fried noodles.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose a plate and check the meat or seafood. The noodles are usually wheat, despite the name.
Where to look
Casual restaurant or food stall.
What to check
Usually wheat noodles; meat, sauce and fish-flake toppings can be included.

Pictured: chicken yakisoba with vegetables. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Okonomiyaki · Osaka guide

Chilled noodles with tomato, cucumber, ham and shredded egg.Chilled noodles, colourful toppingsHiyashi chuka冷やし中華What arrives & how to order

Chilled noodles with toppings and sauce.

What arrives / ordering clue
Expect chilled noodles with toppings and a dressing. It may only be on the summer menu.
Where to look
Ramen shop or casual restaurant, often in summer.
What to check
Ask about the wheat noodles, egg, meat and dressing.

Pictured: chilled noodles with tomato, cucumber, ham and shredded egg. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Somen · Tokyo guide

Nagasaki champon topped with mixed ingredients.Noodles piled with mixed toppingsChamponちゃんぽんWhat arrives & how to order

A noodle dish with a mixture of toppings, especially associated with Nagasaki.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask which toppings are included. Nagasaki-style bowls commonly mix vegetables, meat and seafood.
Where to look
Nagasaki-style noodle restaurant.
What to check
Common versions mix vegetables, meat and seafood in the broth.

Pictured: Nagasaki champon topped with mixed ingredients. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Ramen · Nagasaki guide

Salmon nigiri, a fish topping over sushi rice.Sushi, one little piece at a timeNigiri sushiにぎり寿司What arrives & how to order

A small mound of vinegared rice with a topping.

Salmon nigiri, a fish topping over sushi rice.
Raw salmon exampleサーモンのにぎり寿司
Cooked-prawn nigiri sushi.
Cooked prawn exampleえびのにぎり寿司
What arrives / ordering clue
Check whether the price is per piece or per set, and which toppings are raw or cooked.
Where to look
Sushi restaurant.
What to check
Check the topping, raw or cooked preparation, wasabi and sauce.

Pictured: salmon nigiri, a fish topping over sushi rice. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Maki & temaki · Tokyo guide

Tekkamaki, tuna-filled sushi rolls.Sushi in a rollMaki & temaki巻き寿司・手巻き寿司What arrives & how to order

Rolled sushi; hand rolls.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the filling and check the number of pieces. A temaki hand roll may be one separate item.
Where to look
Sushi restaurant or prepared-food counter.
What to check
Check the filling and how many pieces are included; hand rolls are often one item.

Pictured: tekkamaki, tuna-filled sushi rolls. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Inari sushi · Tokyo guide

Sushi rice inside seasoned tofu pouches.Seasoned tofu pockets & riceInari sushiいなり寿司What arrives & how to order

Sushi rice in a seasoned tofu pouch.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the number of pouches and ask about any ingredients mixed into the rice.
Where to look
Sushi shop or prepared-food counter.
What to check
Check the pouch seasoning and rice additions; a tofu pouch is not a dietary guarantee.

Pictured: sushi rice inside seasoned tofu pouches. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Onigiri · Kyoto guide

A seafood rice bowl with assorted sliced fish.A colourful seafood rice bowlChirashi & kaisendonちらし寿司・海鮮丼What arrives & how to order

Two useful bowl/arrangement terms to compare.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the seafood and check the rice. Chirashi uses sushi rice; a kaisendon’s rice preparation can vary.
Where to look
Sushi restaurant or seafood shop.
What to check
Ask which seafood is raw, what the toppings are and whether the rice is seasoned.

Pictured: a seafood rice bowl with assorted sliced fish. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Nigiri sushi · Kanazawa guide

An assortment of sliced fish and squid, served without sushi rice.Slices of seafood, without riceSashimi刺身What arrives & how to order

Sliced fish or other seafood served without sushi rice.

What arrives / ordering clue
Order the portion you want and ask whether rice is included or extra.
Where to look
Seafood restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Usually raw. Check species, preparation and whether rice is extra.

Pictured: an assortment of sliced fish and squid, served without sushi rice. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Nigiri sushi · Hakodate guide

A split, grilled hokke fish.Fish from the grillYakizakana焼き魚What arrives & how to order

Grilled fish.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the fish and whether it comes as a set. Expect that bones may remain.
Where to look
Set-meal restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Ask about species, bones, seasoning and what comes with it.

Pictured: a split, grilled hokke fish. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Set meal · teishoku · Hakodate guide

Prawn and vegetable tempura.Delicately crisp batterTempura天ぷらWhat arrives & how to order

Ingredients in a light batter, fried.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose vegetables, seafood or a mixed portion. Check whether rice and dipping sauce are included.
Where to look
Tempura restaurant or noodle shop.
What to check
Check each ingredient, batter, dipping stock and shared frying oil.

Pictured: prawn and vegetable tempura. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Chicken karaage · Tokyo guide

A generous plate of chicken karaage with shredded cabbage.Crisp, juicy chicken piecesChicken karaage鶏の唐揚げWhat arrives & how to order

Marinated, coated fried pieces, commonly chicken.

What arrives / ordering clue
Confirm that it is chicken and choose a portion or set. Karaage alone may not include rice.
Where to look
Set-meal restaurant, izakaya or takeaway counter.
What to check
Check the meat, marinade, coating and shared frying equipment.

Pictured: a generous plate of chicken karaage with shredded cabbage. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Tempura · Osaka guide

A pork cutlet set with rice, soup and accompaniments.A crisp pork cutletTonkatsuとんかつWhat arrives & how to order

Breaded pork cutlet.

What arrives / ordering clue
Look for a set if you want rice and soup. Tonkatsu is pork cutlet; tonkotsu is a broth term.
Where to look
Tonkatsu specialist or set-meal restaurant.
What to check
Pork in breadcrumbs; check coating, sauce and shared oil.

Pictured: a pork cutlet set with rice, soup and accompaniments. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Korokke & ebi fry · Tokyo guide

Potato croquettes, with one cut open to show its filling.Golden croquettes & fried prawnsKorokke & ebi fryコロッケ・エビフライWhat arrives & how to order

Croquettes; breaded fried prawns.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the filling: potato, meat and cream croquettes differ. Ebi fry is breaded prawn.
Where to look
Prepared-food counter or yoshoku restaurant.
What to check
Potato, meat and cream croquettes differ. Ebi fry is breaded prawn; check filling and coating.

Pictured: potato croquettes, with one cut open to show its filling. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Tonkatsu · Kobe guide

Fried skewers with dipping sauces.Little bites on fried skewersKushikatsu串カツWhat arrives & how to order

Fried skewers.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose individual skewers or a set, and check the quantity and price.
Where to look
Kushikatsu restaurant.
What to check
Ask what each skewer contains, the number and the price; follow the shop’s sauce rules.

Pictured: fried skewers with dipping sauces. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Tempura · Osaka guide

Chicken skewers cooking over a grill.Chicken from the charcoal grillYakitori焼き鳥What arrives & how to order

Grilled chicken skewers.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the chicken part and seasoning. Momo is thigh, negima is chicken and leek, and tsukune is meatball.
Where to look
Yakitori restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Choose the chicken part and seasoning; thigh, chicken-and-leek and meatball skewers differ.

Pictured: chicken skewers cooking over a grill. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Yakiniku · Tokyo guide

Small pieces of meat cooking on a table grill.Cook a few bites at the tableYakiniku焼肉What arrives & how to order

Grilled meat, often cooked at a table grill.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the cut, portion and price. Ask staff about cooking and which utensils to use.
Where to look
Yakiniku restaurant.
What to check
Ask staff how to cook the selected meat and use separate handling utensils as instructed.

Pictured: small pieces of meat cooking on a table grill. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Shabu-shabu · Kobe guide

Okonomiyaki with sauce and a mayonnaise-style topping.Cabbage & batter on the hotplateOkonomiyakiお好み焼きWhat arrives & how to order

A savoury cabbage-and-batter dish cooked on a hotplate.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the style and fillings. Ask whether staff cook it or you cook at the table.
Where to look
Okonomiyaki restaurant.
What to check
Check batter, filling, sauce and toppings. Osaka and Hiroshima styles differ.

Pictured: okonomiyaki with sauce and a mayonnaise-style topping. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Takoyaki · Hiroshima guide

Takoyaki with sauce, seaweed and bonito-flake toppings.Hot little octopus-filled bitesTakoyakiたこ焼きWhat arrives & how to order

Batter balls with octopus.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the number and toppings. Let the very hot, soft centres cool before biting.
Where to look
Takoyaki shop or stall.
What to check
Contains octopus in common versions; check batter and toppings. Let the very hot centre cool.

Pictured: takoyaki with sauce, seaweed and bonito-flake toppings. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Okonomiyaki · Osaka guide

A hotpot with cabbage, tofu and other ingredients.A warming pot to shareNabe鍋What arrives & how to order

An umbrella term for hotpot dishes.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the ingredients, price per person and who does the cooking.
Where to look
Hotpot restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Ask about broth, ingredients, who cooks and whether the price is per person.

Pictured: a hotpot with cabbage, tofu and other ingredients. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Shabu-shabu · Kyoto guide

A shabu-shabu spread with raw meat, vegetables and a divided cooking pot.Thin slices, briefly cookedShabu-shabuしゃぶしゃぶWhat arrives & how to order

Thin ingredients briefly cooked in a pot.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the meat and ask staff about the cooking sequence, utensils and dipping sauces.
Where to look
Shabu-shabu restaurant.
What to check
Ask about the meat, broth, dipping sauces and cooking instructions.

Pictured: a shabu-shabu spread with raw meat, vegetables and a divided cooking pot. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Sukiyaki · Kobe guide

Sukiyaki with meat and vegetables.A sweet-savoury simmering potSukiyakiすき焼きWhat arrives & how to order

Meat and other ingredients cooked with sweet-savoury seasoning.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask how it is served and cooked. Raw egg may be offered as a dip; you can ask about alternatives.
Where to look
Sukiyaki restaurant.
What to check
Check meat, seasoning and service style. Raw egg may be offered for dipping.

Pictured: sukiyaki with meat and vegetables. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Nabe · Kyoto guide

Assorted oden ingredients simmering in broth.Pick your favourite simmered bitesOdenおでんWhat arrives & how to order

Assorted ingredients simmered in broth.

What arrives / ordering clue
Point to the pieces you want and confirm the price. Ingredients share the simmering broth.
Where to look
Oden restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Daikon, egg, tofu products and fish cakes may share the same broth.

Pictured: assorted oden ingredients simmering in broth. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Chawanmushi · Tokyo guide

Pan-fried gyoza dumplings.A plate of filled dumplingsGyoza餃子What arrives & how to order

Filled dumplings, often pan-fried.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check how many dumplings come on the plate. Rice may be a separate order.
Where to look
Gyoza shop, ramen shop or izakaya.
What to check
Check filling, wrapper, sauce and portion; rice is not always included.

Pictured: pan-fried gyoza dumplings. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Chicken karaage · Tokyo guide

Agedashi tofu, fried tofu served with broth.Tofu, chilled, warmed or crispTofu dishes豆腐料理What arrives & how to order

A family of dishes using tofu.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose chilled hiyayakko, gently warmed yudofu or crisp agedashi tofu; check broth and toppings.
Where to look
Tofu restaurant or izakaya.
What to check
Soy is the base; broth, fish flakes, coating and sauces vary.

Pictured: agedashi tofu, fried tofu served with broth. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Chawanmushi · Kyoto guide

Chawanmushi, a savoury steamed egg custard.A delicate savoury egg custardChawanmushi茶碗蒸しWhat arrives & how to order

A savoury steamed egg custard.

What arrives / ordering clue
Expect a small savoury egg-custard cup, often as part of a set. Ask about the fillings.
Where to look
Set-meal or sushi restaurant.
What to check
Not dessert: check the egg, stock, seafood and other fillings.

Pictured: chawanmushi, a savoury steamed egg custard. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Oden · Nagasaki guide

Edamame in their pods, ready to shell.Little green beans to nibbleEdamame枝豆What arrives & how to order

Small dishes that can begin or accompany a meal.

What arrives / ordering clue
Remove the beans from the pods; the pods are not eaten. Order it as a small starter or side.
Where to look
Izakaya or casual restaurant.
What to check
Soybeans; ask about seasonings and remove the beans from their pods.

Pictured: edamame in their pods, ready to shell. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Tsukemono & natto · Tokyo guide

An assortment of Japanese pickles.Pickles & fermented flavoursTsukemono & natto漬物・納豆What arrives & how to order

Pickles and a route into flavours such as natto.

What arrives / ordering clue
Expect pickles as a side. Natto is a separate, sticky fermented-soybean food with its own toppings.
Where to look
Set-meal restaurant or food shop.
What to check
Ask about the pickling liquid and toppings. Natto is sticky fermented soybeans, not a pickle.

Pictured: an assortment of Japanese pickles. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Set meal · teishoku · Kyoto guide

Nikuman meat buns in a steamer.A warm, fluffy filled bunNikuman肉まんWhat arrives & how to order

A steamed bun with a meat filling.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the filling and number of buns. Freshly steamed fillings can be hot.
Where to look
Convenience store or steamed-bun shop.
What to check
Check the meat filling and wheat dough; different buns have different fillings.

Pictured: nikuman meat buns in a steamer. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Onigiri · Nagasaki guide

A bowl of mixed Japanese crackers.A crunchy cracker stopSenbeiせんべいWhat arrives & how to order

Crackers, commonly rice-based.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose a flavour and texture. Check the seasoning even when the cracker is rice-based.
Where to look
Snack shop or market counter.
What to check
Rice-based does not mean gluten-free. Check soy sauce, coatings and other ingredients.

Pictured: a bowl of mixed Japanese crackers. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Dango · Nara guide

Melonpan with its patterned, biscuit-like surface.A little stop at the bakeryJapanese bakery favourites日本のパンWhat arrives & how to order

Melonpan, anpan, curry bread and savoury breads.

What arrives / ordering clue
Look for a tray and tongs. Ask about fillings; melonpan is not necessarily melon-flavoured.
Where to look
Bakery or bakery café.
What to check
Check wheat, egg, milk and fillings. Melonpan need not taste of melon.

Pictured: melonpan with its patterned, biscuit-like surface. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Coffee · Kobe guide

A cooked baby-octopus skewer at Nishiki Market.Choose a bite at the counterMarket & shop-counter snacks市場のおやつWhat arrives & how to order

A context card for locally sold prepared food.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask what the item is and whether it is ready to eat. Use the vendor’s eating area if provided.
Where to look
Market or shopping-street food counter.
What to check
Ask what the item is, its ingredients and where to eat it; every stall is different.

Pictured: a cooked baby-octopus skewer at Nishiki Market. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Takoyaki · Kyoto guide

Daifuku rice cakes with a sweet filling.Soft rice cake with a fillingMochi & daifuku餅・大福What arrives & how to order

Rice-cake textures; daifuku is usually filled.

What arrives / ordering clue
Ask about the filling and portion size. Take small bites of sticky mochi and chew carefully.
Where to look
Sweet shop or café.
What to check
Check the filling and coatings. Sticky, chewy mochi needs small bites and careful chewing.

Pictured: daifuku rice cakes with a sweet filling. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Dango · Kyoto guide

Mitarashi dango in front, with other dango skewers behind.Little dumplings on a stickDango団子What arrives & how to order

Small dumplings, often on a skewer.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the coating or sauce. Mitarashi has a sweet-savoury glaze.
Where to look
Sweet shop or stall.
What to check
Check the dumpling flour, coating and sauce; some are sweet-savoury.

Pictured: mitarashi dango in front, with other dango skewers behind. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Warabi mochi · Kyoto guide

A cut dorayaki showing bean paste and chestnut in the filling.A soft cake with a sweet fillingDorayaki & taiyakiどら焼き・たい焼きWhat arrives & how to order

Filled pancake sandwiches; fish-shaped filled cakes.

A cut dorayaki showing bean paste and chestnut in the filling.
Dorayaki · pancake sandwichどら焼き
Taiyaki, a fish-shaped filled cake.
Taiyaki · fish-shaped cakeたい焼き
What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the filling and number. Taiyaki is fish-shaped; the shape does not mean fish inside.
Where to look
Sweet shop or café.
What to check
Check cake ingredients and filling; taiyaki’s fish shape does not mean fish inside.

Pictured: a cut dorayaki showing bean paste and chestnut in the filling. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Manju & yokan · Tokyo guide

Sliced yokan, a firm bean-based sweet.A sweet bite with teaManju & yokanまんじゅう・羊羹What arrives & how to order

Filled buns/cakes; a firm bean-based sweet.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the type and portion. Manju is a filled cake or bun; yokan is a firm sweet cut into slices.
Where to look
Wagashi shop or tea café.
What to check
Manju is filled cake or bun; yokan is a firm bean sweet. Check exact ingredients.

Pictured: sliced yokan, a firm bean-based sweet. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Dorayaki & taiyaki · Kyoto guide

Two styles of warabi mochi dusted with kinako, roasted soybean flour.A soft, jelly-like sweetWarabi mochiわらび餅What arrives & how to order

A soft, jelly-like sweet, often with roasted soybean flour.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the starch, coating and syrup. Warabi mochi has a jelly-like texture, unlike ordinary rice mochi.
Where to look
Sweet shop or tea café.
What to check
Starch ingredients vary. Kinako is roasted soybean flour; check syrup and coatings.

Pictured: two styles of warabi mochi dusted with kinako, roasted soybean flour. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Mochi & daifuku · Nara guide

Matcha-flavoured shaved ice.A mountain of shaved iceKakigoriかき氷What arrives & how to order

Shaved ice with flavourings and toppings.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the size, syrup and any milk or other toppings before ordering.
Where to look
Sweet café or seasonal stall.
What to check
Check syrup, milk, fruit and other toppings, and the size of the serving.

Pictured: matcha-flavoured shaved ice. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Purin & café desserts · Kyoto guide

A caramel-topped custard pudding.Pudding, parfaits & soft servePurin & café dessertsプリン・パフェ・ソフトクリームWhat arrives & how to order

Custard pudding, layered desserts and soft ice cream.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose the dessert and flavour. Check each layer or topping if ingredients matter to you.
Where to look
Café or sweet shop.
What to check
Custard commonly contains egg and milk. Check every layer of a parfait and soft-serve toppings.

Pictured: a caramel-topped custard pudding. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Kakigori · Sapporo guide

A small cup of black coffee.Pause for a good cupCoffeeコーヒーWhat arrives & how to order

A drink choice and a café experience.

What arrives / ordering clue
Choose hot or iced, black or with milk, and the size. Ask what a café set includes.
Where to look
Kissaten, coffee stand or café.
What to check
Check hot or iced, black or with milk, serving size and what a set includes.

Pictured: a small cup of black coffee. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Japanese tea · Kobe guide

Prepared matcha in a tea bowl.Find your kind of Japanese teaJapanese tea日本茶What arrives & how to order

Sencha 煎茶, hojicha ほうじ茶, genmaicha 玄米茶 and matcha 抹茶.

Prepared matcha in a tea bowl.
Prepared matcha抹茶
A matcha latte in a tall glass.
Matcha latte抹茶ラテ
What arrives / ordering clue
Choose brewed tea, prepared matcha or a café drink. A matcha latte may contain milk and sweetener.
Where to look
Tea café or sweet shop.
What to check
Sencha, roasted hojicha and rice-blend genmaicha are brewed; matcha is powdered. A latte may add milk and sweetener.

Pictured: prepared matcha in a tea bowl. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Dorayaki & taiyaki · Kyoto guide

A bottle of ramune soft drink.Something refreshing to drinkWater & other drinks飲み物What arrives & how to order

Water, soft drinks, beer, nihonshu and shochu.

What arrives / ordering clue
Check the drink, size and price. Ask whether water or refills are included; alcohol is optional.
Where to look
Café, restaurant or drinks counter.
What to check
Ask about size, sweeteners, refills and price. Beer, nihonshu and shochu contain alcohol.

Pictured: a bottle of ramune soft drink. Recipes and servings vary.

Next, try Coffee · Tokyo guide

Similar names. Different dinner.

Oh, that’s the difference.

A few pictures can save
a lot of menu puzzling.

A pork cutlet set with rice, soup and accompaniments.A tonkotsu ramen bowl with a dark topping.

Tonkatsu or tonkotsu?

Tonkatsu とんかつ is breaded pork cutlet. Tonkotsu 豚骨 means pork bone, commonly a ramen broth. One little letter changes dinner.

Tonkatsu · Ramen

Salmon nigiri, a fish topping over sushi rice.An assortment of sliced fish and squid, served without sushi rice.

Sushi or sashimi?

Sushi includes seasoned rice; its topping can be raw or cooked. Sashimi is sliced seafood without sushi rice and is usually raw.

Nigiri sushi · Sashimi

Ramen with broth, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and spring onion.Thick udon noodles on a serving basket.Cold soba noodles on a tray with dipping sauce.

Ramen, udon or soba?

Ramen: wheat noodles with many broth styles. Udon: thick wheat noodles. Soba: buckwheat noodles, often mixed with wheat. Choose the serving style too.

Udon · Soba

Seven more useful comparisons

Soba, yakisoba & Okinawa soba

Soba often mixes buckwheat with wheat. Yakisoba and Okinawa soba usually use wheat noodles. Similar names are not an ingredient guarantee. See the food · Yakisoba

Donburi or teishoku?

Donburi is topped rice in a bowl. Teishoku is a set with several separate components. Read what the particular meal includes. See the food · Set meal · teishoku

Tempura or tonkatsu?

Tempura has a light batter around ingredients such as seafood or vegetables. Tonkatsu is pork cutlet in breadcrumbs. See the food · Tonkatsu

Nigiri or onigiri?

Nigiri is a form of sushi: seasoned rice with a topping. Onigiri is a shaped rice snack, often with a filling. See the food · Onigiri

Wagyu, yakiniku & teppanyaki

Wagyu describes a category of beef. Yakiniku means grilled meat, often at your table. Teppanyaki is cooking on an iron plate. Check the cut, preparation and price. See the food

Matcha or matcha latte?

Matcha is powdered green tea or tea made from it. A matcha latte may contain milk and sweetener. Ask what the café puts in yours. See the food

Kaiseki or kaisendon?

Kaiseki is a course-meal tradition. Kaisendon is a seafood rice bowl. Similar-looking words describe very different meals. See the food

Decode a few menu words

丼DonburiRice bowl

定食TeishokuSet meal

セットSettoCombination; check inclusions

単品TanpinOne item on its own

並・大盛りNami · ōmoriRegular · large serving

焼きYakiGrilled, surface-fried or baked, by context

揚げAgeFried

煮NiSimmered

豚・鶏・牛Buta · tori · gyūPork · chicken · beef

卵・玉子TamagoEgg

野菜YasaiVegetables; not a vegetarian guarantee

だしDashiStock; ask what it contains

醤油・味噌・塩Shōyu · miso · shioSoy sauce · miso · salt

無料・有料Muryō · yūryōFree · charged

おすすめOsusumeRecommended

本日・限定Honjitsu · genteiToday · limited offering

素敵な一日には、ひと休みも

コーヒー、お茶、
そして甘いもの。

静かな喫茶店、小さなベーカリー、初めてのお菓子とお茶。休憩の楽しみ方も、いろいろです。

飲みたい一杯を探す →甘いものを選ぶ →
小さなカップに入ったブラックコーヒー。茶碗にたてた抹茶。

The kissaten

A coffee-house pause, often with toast, sandwiches or a light meal. Each has its own character.

The coffee stand

A quick cup or a specialist brew. Check sizes, milk options and whether there is seating.

Tea & a sweet

Plain brewed tea, powdered matcha or a sweetened latte? Check the actual drink and sweet filling.

The morning set

A breakfast combination, especially associated with Nagoya cafés. Read the times and what is included.

カウンターで確認：ホットかアイスか · 店内か持ち帰りか · セットか単品か · おかわりと席のルール。

JNTO：旅行の予定に合う朝食の選び方 · GO TOKYO Gourmet：東京の喫茶店文化 · JNTO：日本の昔ながらの喫茶店 · Visit Nagoya：レトロな喫茶店とモーニング

04 / 次の土地で、新しい味に出会う

その土地ならではの味。

行き先を選んで、小さな食の発見を。
到着前に、料理の姿を知っておこう。

Browse all 20 regional starting points

Sanin

Izumo soba & seasonal crab

Small soba bowls can be stacked. Ask about serving instructions; crab availability and prices are seasonal.

Meet the food

JNTO, Shimane Cuisine

Okinawa

Okinawa soba & goya champuru

Okinawa soba uses wheat noodles. Goya champuru is a bitter-melon stir-fry; other ingredients vary.

Meet the food

MAFF, Okinawa Soba

聞いておきたい、大切なこと

食材も、
調理方法も大切。

写真は食べたいものを選ぶ助けになります。アレルギー、セリアック病、その他の食事上の条件がある場合は、実際の料理についてお店に確認してください。

トッピングだけで判断しない

  • だし、ソース、調味料、衣について尋ねましょう。
  • 共用の調理器具、作業台、ゆで湯、揚げ油も確認してください。
  • 野菜料理に魚のだしが使われることがあります。そばには小麦が含まれることが多く、しょうゆにも含まれる場合があります。
  • ベジタリアン料理が必ずヴィーガン対応とは限りません。豚肉不使用だけでハラール適合とは判断できません。
  • トッピングを取り除いても、すでに料理に混ざった食材は取り除けません。
公式の日英対応・食物アレルギー意思疎通シート（PDF）↗

この公式シートはアレルギー向けです。セリアック病は別の疾患であり、その説明が必要です。

セリアック病：必要な対応を伝える。

医学的に必要な条件であることを説明してください。グルテンを含む食品との接触も含め、食材と調理方法について確認します。スタッフが必要な条件を確認できない場合は、別の選択肢を選んでください。

事前に医師や管理栄養士へ相談し、専門家が確認した意思疎通カードを携帯してください。

セリアック病のメッセージカードを読む

日本語の表現は確認済みですが、このカードは医学的な検証を受けていません。文字のみのカードです。

私はセリアック病です。グルテン（小麦、大麦、ライ麦などに含まれるたんぱく質）を食べられません。少量でも健康に害があります。

私はセリアック病です。小麦、大麦、ライ麦などに含まれるタンパク質のグルテンを食べられません。少量でも健康に害があります。

原材料だけでなく、だし、ソース、調味料も確認してください。

だし、ソース、調味料を含め、食材を確認してください。

グルテンを含む食品が、調理器具、調理台、ゆで湯、揚げ油などを通して混ざらないようにする必要があります。

調理器具、作業台、ゆで湯、揚げ油を通じて、グルテンを含む食品が私の食事に混入しないようにする必要もあります。

この条件で調理できますか？難しい場合や確認できない場合は、教えてください。

これらの条件で調理できますか？難しい場合や確認できない場合は、そう伝えてください。

NIDDK — セリアック病の食事と栄養 · Coeliac UK — 交差接触 · Coeliac Australia — 外食

このガイドは意思疎通を助けるものです。厨房を確認したり、料理が個別の条件に対して安全だと判定したりするものではありません。

Where to eat: 18 useful types of place

Everyday meals

Shokudo

A straightforward place for bowls, noodles and sets. Look for 定食 for a set meal.

One good bowl

Ramen shop

Often a short menu and quick service. Check for ticket-machine instructions at the entrance.

Noodle choices

Udon & soba shop

Hot soup or cold dipping noodles; tempura may be an extra or part of a set.

By piece or by set

Sushi restaurant

Check the price unit and number of pieces. Ordering systems differ.

Several small plates

Izakaya

Order dishes to share. An otoshi starter or cover charge may apply; ask before sitting down.

Cook at the table

Yakiniku & hotpot

Staff can explain equipment, utensils, cooking and whether prices are per person.

A broad menu

Family restaurant

Pictures, sets and drink options can make choosing easier. Check what costs extra.

Several restaurants together

Department-store restaurant floor

Compare displayed menus before choosing a restaurant. Each has its own queue and payment.

Food to take away

Depachika food hall

Prepared meals and sweets in a department-store basement. Check storage and where you can eat.

Follow the counter’s lead

Market

Some food is for taking home, some is ready to eat. Use the vendor’s designated eating area.

A neighbourhood stroll

Shotengai shopping street

Small shops, bakeries and food counters. Ask whether each item is ready to eat.

A small evening stop

Yatai

Limited seats and a compact menu. Check prices and any charges before ordering.

Choose with your eyes

Bakery

Use a tray and tongs if provided. Ask about fillings; savoury and sweet breads can look alike.

A convenient bite

Konbini

Convenience-store rice snacks, sandwiches and boxed meals. Read labels and storage instructions.

A meal for the train

Ekiben counter

Station boxed meals. Check contents and freshness; follow the train’s eating rules.

Start the day

Hotel breakfast

Buffet, set or à la carte: check hours, inclusions and advance-booking requirements.

Part of your stay

Ryokan meal

Confirm meal times and dietary requirements before booking; changes may need advance notice.

A slower meal

Formal course restaurant

Check the course, price, reservation rules and dietary needs in advance. Allow time to enjoy it.

A few comfortable habits at the table

Wait for seating instructions. A quiet “sumimasen” gets attention. Use the restaurant’s menu to confirm your order and price. Follow instructions for shared sauces, table cooking and tray returns.

“Itadakimasu” before eating and “gochisōsama deshita” afterwards are useful expressions of appreciation. Avoid standing chopsticks upright in rice or passing food from chopsticks to chopsticks. Slurping noodles is optional; enjoy your meal at your own pace.

JNTO, Japanese Manners: Dos and Don’ts

またの日に食べたいもの

「食べてみたい」リスト。

気になった料理を保存できます。リストはこの端末のこのブラウザー内に保存され、旅程プランナーにレストランや予約を追加するものではありません。

FUMIの食べ物ガイド · もう少し、発見を

おいしい食事と、
持ち帰りたい思い出。

このガイドで、日本の食の楽しみに触れてみてください。メニュー、次の質問、食卓での会話にもFumiを連れていきましょう。

0:37・一緒に連れていって
  • メニューを読み解く。知らない料理、地元の人気メニュー、食事に付くものについて尋ねましょう。
  • 最初のひとことを見つける。お店のおすすめを尋ねる言葉を知る。
  • 会話をつなぐ。返事を理解して、自分から次の質問へ。
Fumiアプリを見る （英語）

小さな会話が、旅の思い出に。

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