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• RestaurantKatsu Midori (Mawashi-Zushi Katsu), Seibu ShibuyaShibuya · Conveyor-belt (kaiten) sushi · ¥¥
• RestaurantUmegaoka Sushi no Midori Sohonten (Shibuya)Shibuya · Sushi (large, value-for-money neta) · ¥¥
• RestaurantTsukiji Aozora Sandaime HontenTsukiji · Edomae sushi & seafood bowls · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantNemuro Hanamaru KITTE MarunouchiTokyo Station · Hokkaido conveyor-belt (kaiten) sushi · ¥¥
• RestaurantSakura-teiHarajuku · DIY okonomiyaki & monjayaki · ¥¥
• RestaurantJuwari Soba Tokyo BassoNihonbashi · 100% buckwheat (juwari) soba · ¥
• RestaurantShimokita ShimaiSangenjaya / Daizawa · Gluten-free patisserie & cafe · ¥¥
• RestaurantIndonesian Restaurant Cabe MeguroMeguro · Muslim-friendly Indonesian cuisine · ¥¥
• RestaurantTokyo Camii TC Cafe & Halal MarketYoyogi-Uehara · Muslim-friendly Turkish cafe & halal confectionery · ¥
• RestaurantSushi & Wagyu FUJIYAMA TOKYO (Shinjuku East)Shinjuku · All-you-can-eat sushi & A5 wagyu (halal course available) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHalal SakuraOkachimachi · Halal-certified Uyghur & Japanese cuisine · ¥¥
• RestaurantMalaychanIkebukuro · Halal-certified Malaysian cuisine · ¥¥
• RestaurantUniversal Bakes and CafeShimokitazawa · Vegan bakery & cafe · ¥¥
• RestaurantTokyo Vegan Ramen CenterHarajuku · Vegan ramen · ¥¥
• RestaurantSasaya CafeKinshicho / Sumida · Vegan cafe / plant-based Japanese · ¥¥
• RestaurantMominoki HouseJingumae · Organic macrobiotic / vegan-vegetarian Japanese · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantNataraj ShibuyaShibuya · Indian vegetarian / vegan curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantNataraj OgikuboOgikubo · Indian vegetarian / vegan curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantKaisendon MarukitaTsukiji · Kaisendon (seafood rice bowls) · ¥¥
• RestaurantTsukiji Sushisei HontenTsukiji · Edomae sushi (est. 1889) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantDaiwa SushiToyosu · Edomae sushi (omakase) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantKagurazaka IshikawaKagurazaka · Kaiseki (seasonal Japanese course) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantHakkokuGinza · Edomae sushi (omakase) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantTempura KondoGinza · Edomae tempura (seafood & vegetable) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantSoranoiro NIPPONTokyo Station · Ramen (with a gluten-free option) · ¥
• RestaurantGluten Free Cafe Little BirdYoyogi-Hachiman · Dedicated gluten-free Japanese cafe (gyoza, karaage, ramen) · ¥¥
• RestaurantRICE HACK Gluten-free BakeryHarajuku · Dedicated rice-flour gluten-free bakery · ¥
• RestaurantIse SueyoshiNishi-Azabu · Muslim-friendly kaiseki (Japanese course) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantSekai Cafe AsakusaIriya (Taito) · Muslim-friendly & vegan cafe · ¥¥
• RestaurantGyumon Halal Wagyu RamenIriya (Taito) · Halal-certified wagyu beef ramen · ¥¥
• RestaurantVeganic Monkey MagicIriya (Taito) · Vegan course (reservation-only) · ¥¥
• RestaurantVegan Bistro JangaraHarajuku · Vegan Japanese / ramen bistro · ¥¥
• RestaurantRestaurant 8ablishJingumae · Vegan, Mediterranean-influenced · ¥¥
• RestaurantBrown Rice by Neal's Yard RemediesJingumae · Organic vegetarian/vegan Japanese (macrobiotic) · ¥¥
• RestaurantNanatsumoriKoenji · Retro kissaten (coffee house) · ¥¥
• RestaurantKannonyama Fruit Parlour GinzaGinza · Fruit parlour / parfait · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantUmezono AsakusaIriya (Taito) · Traditional Japanese sweets (anmitsu) · ¥
• RestaurantFruit Parlour GotoIriya (Taito) · Fruit parlour / parfait · ¥¥
• RestaurantSukiyaki HiyamaNingyocho · Sukiyaki / shabu-shabu · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantDaikokuya TempuraIriya (Taito) · Tempura / tendon · ¥¥
• RestaurantTori SeiNakano · Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantKyorakuteiKagurazaka · Soba (buckwheat noodles) · ¥¥
• RestaurantKagurazaka ShimakinKagurazaka · Unagi (eel) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantNO OHAGIDaikanyama · Gluten-free & vegan ohagi / wagashi cafe · ¥¥
• Restaurantpremium SOWDaikanyama · Vegan & gluten-free patisserie / gelato · ¥¥
• RestaurantCafe KomayaRoppongi · 100% gluten-free cafe (lunch & sweets) · ¥¥
• Restaurant& OIMO TOKYO CAFE NakameguroNakameguro · Gluten-free sweet-potato cafe & dessert · ¥¥
• RestaurantNikoNiko Mazemen & CurryAkihabara · Halal Sri Lankan curry & mazemen · ¥
• RestaurantTendon Ginza ItsukiGinza · Halal tendon (tempura rice bowl) · ¥¥
• RestaurantShunpudouIriya (Taito) · Halal wagyu ramen & beef cutlet · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantNaritayaIriya (Taito) · Halal ramen · ¥
• RestaurantRainbow Bird RendezvousNakameguro · Organic vegan cafe · ¥¥
• RestaurantGopinathaNakano · Vegetarian/vegan set meals · ¥
• RestaurantTsuminaki Mapo Tofu (Mita)Mita · Plant-based Chinese (mapo tofu) · ¥¥
• RestaurantShojin Ryori DaigoAtago · Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian kaiseki) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantSembikiya Fruit ParlourNihonbashi · Fruit parlour (parfaits & fruit desserts) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHimitsudoYanaka · Kakigori (shaved ice) · ¥¥
• RestaurantMihashi UenoOkachimachi · Kanmidokoro (anmitsu & sweets) · ¥
• RestaurantTsukiji KannoTsukiji · Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) · ¥¥
• RestaurantBondy JimbochoJimbocho · European-style Japanese curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantNihonbashi OtakoNihonbashi · Oden (Kanto-style) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantMaguro-bito UenoOkachimachi · Standing sushi (tachigui) · ¥¥
• RestaurantChanko KirishimaRyogoku · Chanko-nabe (sumo hot pot) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantRasupuruKichijoji · Yoshoku / omurice · ¥¥
• RestaurantKaneko HannosukeNihonbashi · Tendon (tempura rice bowl) · ¥
• RestaurantAsakusa GyukatsuIriya (Taito) · Gyukatsu (beef cutlet) · ¥¥
• RestaurantHantei NezuYanaka · Kushiage (fried skewers) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantGluten-Free Kushiage SuGinza · Gluten-free kushiage (fried skewers) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantGodaime Wagyu Tokyo (Halal)Ginza · Halal wagyu steak & burger · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantChabuzen ShimokitazawaShimokitazawa · Vegan medicinal ramen & soup curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantUdon ShinShinjuku · Udon (handmade) · ¥
• RestaurantSarashina HoriiAzabu-Juban · Soba (sarashina) · ¥¥
• RestaurantGinza BirdlandGinza · Yakitori (premium) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantOkonomiyaki Kiji MarunouchiTokyo Station · Okonomiyaki (Osaka style) · ¥¥
• RestaurantAFURI EbisuEbisu · Ramen (yuzu shio) · ¥
• RestaurantUnagi Izuei HontenOkachimachi · Unagi (eel) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantChatei HatouShibuya · Kissaten (Japanese coffee house) · ¥¥
• RestaurantTonkatsu Maisen AoyamaJingumae · Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) · ¥¥
• RestaurantUobei Shibuya DogenzakaShibuya · Conveyor-belt (kaiten) sushi · ¥
• RestaurantNinja Yakiniku AsakusaIriya (Taito) · Halal wagyu yakiniku · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantAyam-Ya OkachimachiOkachimachi · Halal chicken-broth ramen · ¥
• RestaurantWe Are The Farm MeguroMeguro · Farm-to-table organic vegetables (GF options) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHeavenly Island Lifestyle DaikanyamaDaikanyama · Hawaiian bistro (GF options) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantMr. Farmer OmotesandoJingumae · Vegetable-forward cafe (vegan & GF options) · ¥¥
• Restaurant2foods Ginza LoftGinza · Vegan cafe / plant-based · ¥¥
• RestaurantTamawaraiJingumae · Handmade juwari soba (100% buckwheat) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantPizzakaya RoppongiRoppongi · American pizza (gluten-free / vegan options) · ¥¥
• RestaurantGinza SwissGinza · Yoshoku & Japanese curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantSuzukien AsakusaIriya (Taito) · Matcha gelato & Japanese tea · ¥
• RestaurantGonpachi NishiazabuNishiazabu · Izakaya (soba, yakitori, tempura) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantGinza KojyuGinza · Kaiseki · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantYakiniku Champion EbisuEbisu · Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantNingyocho Imahan HontenNingyocho · Sukiyaki / shabu-shabu / wagyu · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantTonkatsu Tonki MeguroMeguro · Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) · ¥¥
• RestaurantMonja Kondo HontenTsukishima · Monjayaki · ¥¥
• RestaurantFuryu Okonomiyaki SometaroIriya (Taito) · Okonomiyaki · ¥¥
• RestaurantSARAY AkasakaAkasaka · Turkish (halal kebab) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHalal Wagyu Ramen Shinjuku-teiShinjuku · Halal wagyu ramen · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHalal Japanese Curry Yoshi's PassionIriya (Taito) · Halal Japanese curry · ¥¥
• RestaurantWagyu Yakiniku Panga AsakusaIriya (Taito) · Halal yakiniku / wagyu · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantItoshoAzabu-Juban · Shojin-ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantSasanoyukiUguisudani · Tofu & yuba cuisine · ¥¥
• RestaurantAIN SOPH. Soar IkebukuroIkebukuro · Vegan cafe / pancakes · ¥¥
• RestaurantAIN SOPH. GINZAGinza · Vegan / plant-based · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantVegan Ramen UZU TokyoToyosu · Vegan ramen · ¥¥
• RestaurantAndy's Shin HinomotoYurakucho · Seafood izakaya · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantKanda MatsuyaKanda · Soba (handmade buckwheat noodles) · ¥
• RestaurantNakiryuOtsuka · Ramen (tantanmen / shoyu) · ¥
• RestaurantNodaiwa Azabu-IikuraAzabu · Unagi (grilled eel) · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantTempura Tsunahachi (Ginza)Ginza · Tempura · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantSushi DaiToyosu · Sushi (Edomae) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantTempura Asakusa SAKURAIriya (Taito) · Tempura (gluten-free, halal) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantGluten Free T's KitchenRoppongi · Gluten-free comfort food · ¥¥
• RestaurantAsakusa Sushi KenIriya (Taito) · Halal Edo-style sushi · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantGyumon Halal Wagyu YakinikuShibuya · Halal yakiniku / wagyu · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantHonolu Halal Ramen (Shinjuku-Gyoenmae)Shinjuku · Halal ramen · ¥
• RestaurantSougoRoppongi · Modern shojin-ryori · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantKomaki ShokudoAkihabara · Shojin-ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) · ¥
• RestaurantFucha Ryori BonIriya (Taito) · Fucha-ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) · ¥¥¥
• RestaurantFalafel Brothers ShibuyaShibuya · Vegan Middle Eastern / falafel · ¥¥
• RestaurantSAIDOJiyugaoka · Vegan creative Japanese · ¥¥¥¥
• RestaurantT's TanTan (Tokyo Station)Tokyo Station · Vegan ramen / tantanmen · ¥
• RestaurantAIN SOPH. Journey ShinjukuShinjuku · Vegan cafe & sweets · ¥¥¥
• GuideSay it in Japanese: a dietary & allergy phrase cardShow, don't struggle. Copy-ready Japanese phrases for vegetarian, vegan, halal, pescatarian and gluten-free diners — plus the hidden ingredients to name.
• GuideSpecial-occasion Tokyo: starred tables a visitor can actually bookTokyo holds more Michelin stars than any city on earth. Here's how to choose, book and behave at a high-end Japanese table — and a few that genuinely welcome visitors.
• GuideOmotesando & Aoyama: stylish streets, quietly diet-friendlyTokyo's most elegant boulevard hides one of its best clusters of plant-based and produce-led dining — between the flagship stores, eat beautifully whatever your diet.
• GuideTokyo for Muslim travellers: certified, friendly, and what to askTokyo's halal scene has grown fast — certified wagyu, halal ramen, prayer rooms and Muslim-friendly kaiseki. Here's the difference between 'certified' and 'friendly', the seasonings to watch, and where to start.
• GuideMarket sushi: Toyosu & Tsukiji, eaten rightThe fish moves; the ritual stays. A friendly guide to eating sushi where it's landed — the wholesale energy of Toyosu and the street-food sprawl of the Tsukiji Outer Market.
• GuidePescatarian Tokyo: the easiest city in the world to eat fish-firstIf you eat seafood but not meat, Tokyo is paradise. Sushi, sashimi, grilled fish and seafood bowls are everywhere — here's how to order with confidence, plus the hidden meat to watch for.
• GuideTokyo on any budget, from ¥ to ¥¥¥¥Some of Tokyo's best eating costs a few hundred yen. How to feast well at every price — bowls, counters and splurges.
• GuideHow to book a table in TokyoWalk-in, Tabelog, Ikkyu or the concierge — how reservations really work in Japan, and why showing up matters.
• GuideFirst trip to Japan? 10 dishes to tryA friendly starter list of the dishes that define a first trip — what they are, and where on this site to go deeper.
• GuideSake, shochu & beyond: a drinks guideWhat to drink with Japanese food — from sake grades to shochu, highballs, beer and the teas that round out a meal.
• GuideHow to order and pay (without the awkwardness)Ticket machines, the otoshi charge, cash vs. card, and how to ask for the bill — the practical mechanics of eating out in Japan.
• GuideThe konbini guide: how to eat well at a convenience storeJapan's convenience stores are a genuine food destination — fresh onigiri, bento, oden and famous fried chicken, 24/7.
• GuideEating by the season: shun, Japan's culinary calendarJapanese cuisine is built on shun — eating each ingredient at its seasonal peak. Here's what to look for, spring to winter.
• GuideGinza dining guide: polish, from a cutlet to two starsTokyo's most refined district spans department-store institutions, a katsu-curry birthplace and a two-Michelin-star kaiseki counter — plus elegant vegan dining.
• GuideAsakusa food guide: old Tokyo, open to everyoneSenso-ji's temple town is the most inclusive food district in Tokyo — halal sushi, gluten-free tempura, vegan temple food and the world's richest matcha gelato.
• GuideVegan sweets & cafes in TokyoFluffy egg-free pancakes, plant-based puddings and the world's richest matcha gelato — dessert without compromise.
• GuideShojin ryori: Japan's original vegetarian cuisineBuddhist temple food was vegan centuries before the word existed. Meet shojin ryori — and the Tokyo tables that keep it alive.
• GuideGluten-free Tokyo: a coeliac's survival guideSoy sauce hides wheat, and so does soba — but Tokyo now has certified gluten-free kitchens. Where to eat, and what to avoid.
• GuideEditor's top picks for inbound dinersThe eight Tokyo restaurants we're sending friends to right now — spanning vegan, halal, gluten-free and the timeless classics.
• GuideWhere to eat in Tokyo, by neighbourhoodOld-Tokyo Asakusa, refined Ginza, buzzing Shibuya and Shinjuku — what to eat where, and which of our picks to book.
• GuideHalal in Tokyo: where to eat with confidenceFrom halal-certified sushi to A5 wagyu yakiniku and rich chicken ramen — Tokyo's halal scene has quietly become excellent.
• GuideVegan & vegetarian Tokyo: the complete guideTokyo is far easier than its reputation — if you know about dashi. Where to eat, what to watch for, and the phrases that help.
• GuideJapanese dining etiquette: the essentialsChopstick rules, why there's no tipping, the hot towel, and 'itadakimasu'. The customs that make dining out feel easy.
• GuideRamen, the right way: ordering and slurpingBuy your ticket at the machine, slurp without shame, and finish while it's hot. How to order ramen with confidence.
• GuideHow to eat sushi like a localHands or chopsticks? Dip the fish, not the rice. A clear, friendly guide to enjoying sushi the way it's meant to be.
• Dish🍣 寿司（Sushi）醋饭与海鲜的邂逅，两口之间的艺术。
• Dish🍜 拉面（Ramen）一碗汤、一把面，与店主的执念。
• Dish🍤 天妇罗（Tempura）海鲜与蔬菜，裹上蕾丝般轻盈的酥脆。
• Dish🌰 荞麦面（Soba）荞麦面条，坚果香气，静静的优雅。
• Dish🍲 乌冬面（Udon）粗壮弹牙的小麦面——纯粹的慰藉。
• Dish🍢 烤鸡串（Yakitori）炭火鸡肉串，一鸡从头吃到尾。
• Dish🥩 和牛（Wagyu）日本的霜降牛肉——烧肉、铁板或寿喜烧。
• Dish🍱 鳗鱼（Unagi）炭火烤淡水鳗，蘸酱光亮，肉质软嫩。
• Dish🍱 怀石料理（Kaiseki）日本的时令品鉴菜单，一道接一道。
• Dish🪷 精进料理（Shojin ryori）佛门寺院料理——早在“vegan”一词之前的纯素。
• Dish🍶 豆腐与湯葉（Tofu & yuba）大豆的工艺——丝滑、鲜美、变化无穷。
• Dish🏮 居酒屋（Izakaya）日本的酒馆——小菜、清酒与好相伴。
• Dish🍵 抹茶与和菓子（Matcha & wagashi）点出的绿茶，与珠玉般的时令甜点。
• Dish🐟 刺身（Sashimi）极致新鲜的生鱼——海最纯粹的味道。
• Dish🐖 炸猪排（Tonkatsu）金黄面包糠裹的炸猪排——日本的那一声“咔嚓”。
• Dish🥞 御好烧（Okonomiyaki）在自己桌上煎的咸香薄饼。
• Dish🍳 文字烧（Monjayaki）东京的稀软铁板经典——刮起来细细品味。
• Dish🐙 章鱼烧（Takoyaki）外脆内熔的章鱼小丸子，铁板上现做现吃。
• Dish🍲 寿喜烧 (Sukiyaki)和牛在甜口酱汁中煮过，再裹上生鸡蛋液。
• Dish🥟 煎饺 (Gyoza)底部金脆、内馅多汁的日式煎饺。
• Dish🍛 日式咖喱饭 (Kare raisu)浓稠、温和、抚慰人心的咖喱浇饭。
• Dish🍶 清酒 (Nihonshu)日本的米酿之酒——为一餐定下基调的一杯。
• Dish🍚 散寿司 (Chirashizushi)一碗醋饭，撒满当日最鲜美的鱼生。
• Dish🍚 牛丼 (Gyudon)甜咸炖牛肉浇饭——快捷而备受喜爱的一碗。
• Dish🍳 猪排盖饭 (Katsudon)炸猪排与鸡蛋浇饭——一碗“必胜”之餐。
• Dish🥘 涮涮锅 (Shabu-shabu)将薄如纸的牛肉在热汤中轻涮，蘸酱即食。
• Dish🍢 关东煮 (Oden)萝卜、鸡蛋与鱼板入味的冬日暖锅。
• Dish🍙 饭团 (Onigiri)朴素而完美的饭团——掌心里的日本。
• Dish🥣 味噌汤与和食 (Misoshiru)每一顿日本料理核心处那一碗滋味暖汤。
• Dish🍃 腐皮 (Yuba)豆浆凝成的丝滑薄膜——京都与寺院的珍味。
• Dish🫘 纳豆 (Natto)黏丝拉长的发酵黄豆——日本大胆的早餐超级食物。
• Dish🍡 和菓子 (Wagashi)尝得到季节的豆馅点心。
• Dish🍱 便当 (Bento)一整餐，美丽地编排于一只盒中。
• Dietary🌱 纯素完全不含动物成分——在日本，最大的陷阱是“出汁”（鱼汤）。
• Dietary🥬 素食不吃肉和鱼——但在日本，“素食”里也常含鱼汤。
• Dietary🕌 清真符合伊斯兰教法的饮食——注意猪肉、酒类，以及味醂、料酒。
• Dietary🌾 无麸质避免小麦、大麦和黑麦——其实普通酱油里也含小麦。
• Dietary🐟 鱼素可吃海鲜，不吃肉——在日本属于最容易用餐的一类。
• Dietary✡️ 洁食Permissible under Jewish law — strictly kosher dining is rare; plan ahead.
• Dietary🥛 无乳制品No milk, butter or cheese — traditional Japanese food is largely dairy-free already.
• Dietary🥜 无坚果Avoiding peanuts/tree nuts — relatively easy, but check sauces and desserts.
• TermOmakase (おまかせ)“I'll leave it to you” — a chef's-choice course, common at sushi and kaiseki counters.
• TermTeishoku (定食)A set meal: a main dish with rice, miso soup and small sides. The everyday lunch.
• TermOkonomi (お好み)“As you like it” — ordering à la carte, piece by piece (vs. a set course).
• TermOtoshi / Tsukidashi (お通し／突き出し)A small starter served automatically at izakaya, carrying a modest seat/cover charge.
• TermTabehoudai (食べ放題)All-you-can-eat for a fixed price and time limit.
• TermNomihoudai (飲み放題)All-you-can-drink for a fixed price and time limit, common with course menus.
• TermOkawari (おかわり)A refill or second helping (often free for rice, cabbage or soup).
• TermOkaikei / Oaiso (お会計／お愛想)“The bill, please.” Many counters total up at the end; some shops pay up front.
• TermRyouri (料理)Cooking / cuisine. You'll see it in names like washoku-ryori (Japanese cuisine).
• TermIzakaya (居酒屋)A casual pub serving small shared plates with drinks — Japan's after-work hub.
• TermShokudo (食堂)A simple, affordable diner serving home-style set meals.
• TermKappo / Ryotei (割烹／料亭)Refined Japanese restaurants; kappo is counter-style, ryotei is a formal private-room establishment.
• TermKissaten (喫茶店)A traditional coffee house — hand-drip coffee, toast and a retro calm.
• TermTachigui (立ち食い)Stand-and-eat shops (soba, sushi) — quick, cheap, no seats.
• TermYatai (屋台)A street food stall, common at festivals and night-time food alleys.
• TermDepachika (デパ地下)A department-store basement food hall — a dazzling world of prepared foods and sweets.
• TermKonbini (コンビニ)A convenience store — surprisingly good onigiri, bento, oden and snacks, 24/7.
• TermYaki (焼き)Grilled or pan-fried (yakitori, yakiniku, teriyaki, okonomiyaki).
• TermAge (揚げ)Deep-fried (tempura, karaage, agedashi, tonkatsu).
• TermNi (煮)Simmered in seasoned broth (nimono, nikomi).
• TermMushi (蒸し)Steamed (chawanmushi, the savory egg custard).
• TermNabe (鍋)A communal hot pot cooked at the table (sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, motsunabe).
• TermTeppan (鉄板)An iron griddle; teppanyaki is food grilled on it before you.
• TermSumibi / Robata (炭火／炉端)Charcoal grilling; robatayaki is a country-style charcoal hearth.
• TermKaraage (唐揚げ)Japanese-style fried chicken, marinated and lightly coated.
• TermHashi (箸)Chopsticks. Never stand them upright in rice or pass food chopstick-to-chopstick.
• TermOshibori (おしぼり)The hot/cold hand towel given before a meal — for your hands only.
• TermYakumi (薬味)Aromatic condiments (grated ginger, scallion, wasabi, shichimi) to add as you like.
• TermOtsumami (おつまみ)Small snacks to go with drinks.
• TermItadakimasu (いただきます)Said before eating — “I gratefully receive.”
• TermGochisousama (ごちそうさま)Said after eating — “thank you for the meal.”
• TermGohan (ご飯)Cooked rice — also the general word for “a meal.”
• TermDonburi (-don) (丼)A rice bowl topped with something: gyudon (beef), katsudon (cutlet), unadon (eel), kaisendon (seafood).
• TermTeuchi (手打ち)Hand-made (noodles) — a mark of quality at soba and udon shops.
• TermKake / Mori / Zaru (かけ／もり／ざる)Noodle styles: kake = hot in broth; mori/zaru = cold with a dipping sauce.
• TermKaedama (替え玉)An extra portion of noodles for your remaining ramen broth (order before it runs low).
• TermJuwari (十割)100% buckwheat soba (no wheat) — sought by gluten-avoiding diners (confirm cross-contamination).
• TermNeta / Shari (ネタ／シャリ)Neta is the topping (fish); shari is the vinegared rice.
• TermNigiri (握り)Hand-pressed sushi: a slice of fish over a small mound of rice.
• TermGunkan (軍艦)“Battleship” sushi: rice wrapped in nori to hold loose toppings like roe.
• TermMaki / Temaki (巻き／手巻き)Rolled sushi; temaki is a hand-rolled cone.
• TermToro (とろ)Fatty tuna belly; otoro is the richest, chutoro medium.
• TermHikarimono (光物)“Shiny” silver-skinned fish like mackerel and gizzard shad.
• TermNikiri / Gari (煮切り／ガリ)Nikiri is the brushed-on seasoned soy; gari is pickled ginger eaten between pieces.
• TermDashi (出汁)The foundational stock (often bonito + kelp) behind most savory dishes — the key thing vegetarians/vegans must ask about.
• TermUmami (うま味)The “fifth taste” — savory depth from kombu, bonito, miso, mushrooms and tomatoes.
• TermShoyu (醤油)Soy sauce — usually brewed with wheat (a gluten note); tamari is a wheat-free type.
• TermMiso (味噌)Fermented soybean paste, the base of miso soup; some types contain barley.
• TermMirin / Ryorishu (みりん／料理酒)Sweet rice wine and cooking sake — they add gloss and depth, but contain alcohol (a halal note).
• TermTare (タレ)A sweet-savory glaze/sauce (for yakitori, eel, gyudon) — often soy + mirin + sugar.
• TermPonzu (ポン酢)A bright citrus-soy dipping sauce, classic with hot pots and grilled fish.
• TermShio vs. Tare (塩／タレ)At yakitori, choose shio (just salt) or tare (sweet glaze). Shio is often the gluten/alcohol-safer pick.
• TermNihonshu / Sake (日本酒)Rice wine. Grades: junmai, ginjo, daiginjo. Served chilled, warm or room temp.
• TermShochu (焼酎)A distilled spirit (from barley, sweet potato or rice), drunk straight, on the rocks or with water.
• TermChuhai / Highball (酎ハイ／ハイボール)Chuhai is shochu + soda + flavor; highball is whisky + soda — light, popular izakaya drinks.
• TermNama biiru (生ビール)Draft beer — the classic first order, “toriaezu nama.”
• TermOcha / Matcha (お茶／抹茶)Green tea; matcha is the whisked, stone-ground powder of the tea ceremony. Often free with a meal.
• TermMugicha / Hojicha (麦茶／ほうじ茶)Caffeine-light roasted teas: mugicha (barley, chilled in summer), hojicha (roasted green tea).