Ordering ramen like a local
By the end you'll complete a full restaurant ordering exchange in Japanese.
Part of the guide: How to Order Food in Japanese: A Script for Your First Restaurant Visit →
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ですか？ nanmei-sama desu ka?
First thing staff will ask when you enter: how many people? Learn to hear and answer this.
Use when being greeted at a restaurant entrance, staff asking party size
ですか？ nanmei-sama desu ka?
How many guests?
- 2
です futari desu
Answering the 'how many' question. Use the Japanese counter for people.
Use when telling restaurant staff your party size, answering 何名様ですか
です。 futari desu.
Two people.
- 3
おおいします omizu onegaishimasu
Water is usually free but sometimes you need to ask. Here's how.
Use when asking for water at a restaurant
おおいします。 omizu onegaishimasu.
Water, please.
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