Japanese Food– Phrases to enjoy Japanese food –

The word "牛（ぎゅう、gyu)" in "牛タン（ぎゅうたん、gyutan)" means "cow" or "beef" in English.The word "タン（tan)" is actually derived from the English word "tongue," which together means "cow tongue. Other words using the word "牛（ぎ...

For those who are allergic to certain foods or vegans, today's phrases are very useful for eating in Japan.For example, let's say you are allergic to nuts and want to check if the dish you want to order contains nuts. To ask the restaura...

We went to a restaurant by the sea that serves delicious fish dishes.What we wanted to eat was "鯵フライ（aji furai)".鯵（あじ, aji) is "horse mackerel" in English.フライ（furai) means deep-fried food. This restaurant is a 網本（あみもと...

Atami is a popular hot spring resort that can be reached in less than an hour from Tokyo by bullet train.As soon as you exit the station, you will see a sign that says "Heiwa Dori (Peace Street)."Heiwa Dori is lined with souvenir stores,...

We went to an izakaya (Japanese pub) where juicy dumplings are popular. The restaurant also serves gyoza set menus at night, so many customers come here not only to drink but also to eat.These juicy dumplings are called, 肉汁餃子"にくじ...