Common phrases for Dining out in Japanese

Common phrases for Dining out in Japanese
When dining out in Japan, knowing some basic phrases can greatly enhance your experience.

Japanese to use at restaurants

Common phrases for Dining out in Japanese
いらっしゃいませ (Irasshaimase) – Welcome!

何名様ですか？(Nanmei-sama desu ka?) – How many people?

メニューをお願いします。(Menyuu o onegaishimasu) – May I have the menu, please?

注文をお願いします。(Chuumon wo onegaishimasu) – I’d like to place an order, please.

お水をお願いします。(Omizu wo onegaishimasu) – Could I have some water, please?

お会計お願いします。(Okaikei onegaishimasu) – Can we have the bill, please?

おいしいですね！(Oishii desu ne!) – It’s delicious, isn’t it?

すみません、お箸をお願いできますか？(Sumimasen, ohashi wo onegai dekimasu ka?) – Excuse me, could I have chopsticks, please?

お勘定、カードでお願いします。(Okanjou, kaado de onegaishimasu) – I’ll pay with a card, please.

ありがとうございました。(Arigatou gozaimashita) – Thank you very much.

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