Ordering Food at Restaurants in Japan - JAPLANNING

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  • @mPDC-gh8jy
    @mPDC-gh8jy 6 років тому +11

    6:21 "Don't hang around for a long time after you finished."
    As a Japanese guy, I have to say that You were explained it very well. I never saw UA-camrs who explained this tip in their vlogs about Japan.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +2

      Thanks! Good to hear that from someone who knows the culture well! :-)

  • @patriciamills4750
    @patriciamills4750 6 років тому +8

    My husband and I are planning a trip to Japan next week. This video was super helpful! Thank you so much for making it so simple.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Have an amazing time! You'll love it! :-)

  • @194DAG
    @194DAG 6 років тому +5

    Hi, Just got back from a fantastic holiday in Tokyo yesterday. I could have done with your advice from this video last week. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. They have been so helpful.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Hope you still managed to try lots of tasty food! :-) That's great to hear, thank you! What was the best part of your trip?

    • @194DAG
      @194DAG 6 років тому +1

      Best part was finally getting to visit all the places I’ve been watching on UA-cam for the last few years e.g. Akihabara, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa etc. My hotel was just 5 mins from Scramble crossing which was a great location. I ended up walking over the crossing several times a day. Went to Robot Restaurant on Tues night which was a unique experience. All the Japanese people were really friendly. A few pics on Insta instagram.com/cheerfulphil2/?hl=en

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Looks like you had an amazing time and went to some of my fav places. I watch lots of Japan videos too! Shibuya's a perfect place to stay - great location and you really feel like you're in Tokyo. Thanks for sharing the link and great to see my t-shirts on tour! :-)

  • @frogthetraveller2590
    @frogthetraveller2590 6 років тому +4

    Just LOVE your japlanning tips! And food is one of the reasons why I'm going to Japan.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Aww thanks so much!! You won't be disappointed with the food!! :-)

  • @yvettenino1780
    @yvettenino1780 6 років тому +3

    Ordering food is very important when you're in a foreign country. Thanks for all the tips, they are great!

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      It’s one of the best things about travelling! :-)

  • @whatswiththenoise
    @whatswiththenoise 6 років тому +11

    Thank you for this. I had trouble last time I went because I was too nervous (I ate a lot of convenience store fried chicken) with this video it has encouraged me and given me confidence to go to restaurants.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +3

      Go for it - you can do it! :-) There's a lot of amazing Japanese food to discover - you'll love it! :-)

    • @Gantorin
      @Gantorin 6 років тому +2

      I did the same, and swallowed my pride at the end of the trip. I totally relate to your comment. There is a lot of concern walking in and fear of knowing nothing, or causing an issue on accident. I took pictures of the item I wanted, and pointed at my phone to the waitress... lol

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      I did that the first time I ordered a veggie burger at Freshness Burger, to make sure I got the right one. Turned out the assistant at the counter spoke perfect English!! 😂

    • @yorokopi1
      @yorokopi1 6 років тому +2

      I'd say you can build up to it; first day go to a place that pays by ticket, next day go to a place familiar with a menu (like fastfood) or a family restaurant, before working up to going to a restaurant that you have no idea what they got.

    • @lilandraneramani1
      @lilandraneramani1 6 років тому

      Timothy Messer that sounds like a good idea. i was wondering how to get the staff to come out and look at the plastic food you wanted. thought they might not come out. i'll remember this tip. did it work though?

  • @NgaireandLucyTravel
    @NgaireandLucyTravel 6 років тому +3

    Gosh i needed this! Travelling to Japan from Australia next year so thank you for this information! 😊

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Glad to be of help! :-) Did you see the rest of my Japlanning series too?

  • @Watfordfc71
    @Watfordfc71 6 років тому +3

    Very helpful video and enjoyably too . Can’t wait to visit and I shall look at a lot of your videos and learn lol thanks again hope your both well 👍😀

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Thanks! Food is a very important subject & something we can all enjoy!! :-)

    • @Watfordfc71
      @Watfordfc71 6 років тому +1

      Cakes with Faces I’m not sure if your interested but Michael palin has a 2 part documentary starting tonight inside North Korea . It’s right up my street and you may find it interesting, cheers I thinks it’s on channel 5 but not sure

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Sounds interesting! I do find it interesting to hear about North Korea - can't believe it's like that there today.

  • @AjayKumar-zm1bo
    @AjayKumar-zm1bo 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much

  • @yorokopi1
    @yorokopi1 6 років тому +8

    If you truly want to be adventurous you can always ask the waiter what they would eat with "Osusume wa nan desu ka"; since I have no dietary restrictions I usually do this at restaurants especially since I never know what I want to eat.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      I've heard that as a tip but never tried it! Were you pleased with what you got?

    • @yorokopi1
      @yorokopi1 6 років тому +2

      I am one who is ready to try everything at least once so I am always ok with what someone recommends. But overall the things that were recommended varied between local specialties, interesting set combinations, and sometimes just what the person taking the order liked to eat. Though the funniest one was when I went to a dessert cafe and ask the waitress what she recommended and it was based entirely on what would make the best aesthetic photo.
      You can always ask for a specific recommendation like what's a good fish/meat/appetizer as well or if you see something good someone else is eating it's perfectly ok to ask the waiter what that person is eating or even say you'll have what a complete stranger is having.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Interesting - I do like how Japan's so big on regional specialties. And seasonal food - it usually tastes better if you have what's fresh in season. No one knows the menu better than the staff, it's a good idea.

  • @TheNerdyBookNerd
    @TheNerdyBookNerd 6 років тому +6

    Less than a month until I leave for my first Japan trip now! :D I'm so excited to go, and your videos help lots!

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      Ooh not long!! That's so great to hear

    • @TheNerdyBookNerd
      @TheNerdyBookNerd 6 років тому +2

      @@cakeswithfaces Aye aye! :D We'll be gone for almost a month, splitting the time between Kyoto and Tokyo (and a few day trips)!

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      Wow, such a long trip, that'll be amazing! You'll be able to see loads and really get to know it! :-)

  • @shivamgandhi5779
    @shivamgandhi5779 4 роки тому +3

    As a Canadian who wants to go to Japan from Canada one day, I've been learning a couple of phrases in Japanese by repeating it out loud. I haven't heard the "' I messed up" phrase before so it's a good thing I can add it do my phrases. Have you heard of the translator app called ili?
    Thank you for teaching me new Japanese phrases.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  4 роки тому

      Good idea, it's definitely useful to be able to say a few phrases! People definitely appreciate the effort. :-) No, I haven't heard of that app, I'll check it out! Apps should get more and more useful in the future (Google Translate can still be a bit sketchy!).

  • @jinbutsufumei
    @jinbutsufumei 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for another helpful post for planning my first visit to Japan next year. I only eat plants and fungi so I'm very happy to see that 'vegan' food seems to be increasingly available. But I'm also left-handed (yeah, just awkward, I know) and don't know who else to ask whether using chopsticks with the 'wrong' hand might be impolite.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      No one will mind which had you use for your chopsticks :-) You might find my restaurant list helpful - it's primarily places with vegetarian options but many of them will be vegan as well: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/blog-2/vegetarian-restaurants-in-japan/

    • @jinbutsufumei
      @jinbutsufumei 6 років тому +1

      Wow! That was quick! Thanks for the reassurance - though I may have to practise with my right hand in case I eat somewhere crowded, I guess. And I'll keep checking your posts until the Alpacalypse!

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      You need an Alpacalypse Emergency Plan!! :-)

  • @Jessewatt
    @Jessewatt 5 років тому +2

    I'm going there in the end of Dec , this absolutely helps my life ! :D

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      Enjoy! Hope you find lots of delicious food!! :-)

  • @franco3584
    @franco3584 5 років тому +2

    I had to buy your T-shirt. Great Informative Video.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому +1

      Yay, thank you so much! It'll be on its way to you tomorrow! :-)

  • @minkdevil
    @minkdevil 6 років тому +8

    Im going over in 2 days! I cant wait to eat all the lovely food :D

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      Yay, not long!!! You'll love it - have a a Fanta Grape for me!! :-)

    • @Gantorin
      @Gantorin 6 років тому +2

      Safe travels and HAVE FUN! Don't forget the walking shoes :D

    • @yorokopi1
      @yorokopi1 6 років тому +1

      Eat all the food! It's gonna be great! Also have a good trip

    • @minkdevil
      @minkdevil 6 років тому

      Cakes with Faces Haha my bf is obssessed with that! Hes so sad we cant get it here in Ireland so he'll be buying plenty over there! :D

    • @minkdevil
      @minkdevil 6 років тому

      Timothy Messer Thanku so much! :D

  • @TheAnnietwentythree
    @TheAnnietwentythree 6 років тому +4

    Very informative, thank you

  • @aresgalamatis7022
    @aresgalamatis7022 6 років тому +2

    About bars, if you like rock try "mother" in Tokyo (in google maps: www.google.com/maps/place/rock+bar+mother/@35.6946792,139.700566,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x60188cd9b67affff:0xaa127adbcdbc677!8m2!3d35.6946749!4d139.7027547), and if you like metal try "godz" a few meters away (in google maps: www.google.com/maps/place/%E3%83%AD%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%A7%EF%BC%AF%EF%BC%A4%EF%BC%BA/@35.6949383,139.7009103,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x60188cd9b3b35dab:0xb16d1cc3b167eb2d!8m2!3d35.694934!4d139.703099). Neither have a cover charge, the staff can converse in basic english, and you get to pick a few songs.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      They sound great, thanks for the recommendation! :-)

  • @dusk1234567890
    @dusk1234567890 6 років тому +3

    You probably answered this in another video, but when you buy things at a store or whatever and you use a card like a credit card or a Suica card, do you also put that in the tray like with the money or do you hand those to cashiers?

  • @misterhayleyface
    @misterhayleyface 4 роки тому +1

    A couple quick questions about the conveyer belt sushi - how do I know what's an expensive plate vs not? Are they colour-coded? And my boyfriend hates fish but I really want to go for the experience - is there enough/ any selection for those who don't like fish? How do we tell if something is fish vs veggie without taking it off the belt. Thank you xx

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  4 роки тому +1

      The plates are colour coded by price, and everything's fairly cheap at conveyor belt places.
      We're exactly the same; I'm vegetarian (no meat or fish) and Phil loves fish & meat. With conveyor belt sushi, there's usually a limited selection for veggies. Enough to enjoy going there, just don't expect a huge choice. It's easy to tell what's fish and what isn't. Sushi's quite simple in Japan, so there won't be any elaborate rolls where you can't tell what's what! You'll probably have to order the veggie options, it's more likely to be just meat on the belt.
      These might also help, so you can see what it's like:
      * Uobei sushi (conveyor belt sushi in Shibuya) ua-cam.com/video/50tJyI2hpJw/v-deo.html
      * Cheap sushi in Odaiba: ua-cam.com/video/-_8iXkJ-RmU/v-deo.html
      Hope that helps!

    • @misterhayleyface
      @misterhayleyface 4 роки тому

      @@cakeswithfaces thanks for the info and the quick response :) x

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  4 роки тому

      @@misterhayleyface No problem! Enjoy your Japlanning!

  • @konkonstudio626
    @konkonstudio626 5 років тому +2

    question when you said about ordering food and then saying how many you want of that item. Isn't 1 2 3 in japanese ichi, ni, san sorry if I spelled it wrong

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      Yes, you're right! But when you're talking about how many items, they have different words! They're called counters, and there are literally hundreds of them, depending on the type of item. eg there's a different counter for round things, long things, etc. As a beginner you can get away with not know them! So hitotsu, futatsu, etc is a good way to go (or just hold up your fingers!) :-)

    • @konkonstudio626
      @konkonstudio626 5 років тому +1

      @@cakeswithfaces wow thats crazy i wonder how people can remember so many terms

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      @@konkonstudio626 Yes! I guess if it's your native language it's what seems normal, but when you're learning Japanese it's a lot to take in!

    • @konkonstudio626
      @konkonstudio626 5 років тому +1

      @@cakeswithfaces it really is I have been trying to learn the language off and on for a while now. Sometimes it gets very discouraging since there is so much and since I am not an expert at my native language. I hope to learn enough before we take our trip to Japan next year.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      @@konkonstudio626 A trip to Japan is good motivation to learn - and you'll be really happy when you manage to have mini conversations with people! Good luck - you can do it! :-)

  • @cademancaden
    @cademancaden 6 років тому +3

    I would love to see prices at restaurants in USD. Maybe you could do a video on cheap eats in Japan?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      Good idea! Although Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, food's actually pretty cheap there - and even cheap food's great quality!

    • @pskim731
      @pskim731 6 років тому +1

      The currency exchange is usually (or close to) 1:1 ratio. Just drop the last two digits in yen and you'll pretty much get US dollar price, i.e. 100 yen equals to 1 US dollar.

  • @emeriesnowe5279
    @emeriesnowe5279 5 років тому +2

    The video was a great help, thank you. I was just wondering, in Japan is there a custom of everyone ordering for themselves, or does one person tend to order for the entire table?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      Thanks! I don’t think there’s a particular custom for that - usually we’ve ordered for ourselves as you usually would. Or you could be ordering at a vending machine of course...! 😊

    • @emeriesnowe5279
      @emeriesnowe5279 5 років тому +1

      @@cakeswithfaces Perfect, thank you so much. We're actually going to go to Japan in a week or so, pretty nervous since it's our first time.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      @@emeriesnowe5279 I felt exactly the same the first time I went! (That's part of why I make my videos, to show what it's like). The language barrier etc really isn't as bad as you might think - you'll have an amazing time! :-)

    • @emeriesnowe5279
      @emeriesnowe5279 5 років тому +1

      @@cakeswithfaces Haha I hope it isn't too bad, the language barriers are one of the scariest bits I think, but I'm definitely super excited. Thanks again for all your help :)

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      @@emeriesnowe5279 Enjoy planning your trip! :-)

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin 6 років тому +6

    The "I messed up" phrase would have been helpful for me at the time I went... Oh well... lol I managed to stay feed three times a day.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      I just discovered it, it's very useful!! As long as you survived, that's the main thing!!

  • @elin9367
    @elin9367 6 років тому +2

    Hi! Tank you for a nice channel. I went to Coco curry and ordered from the vegetable section in the menu, vegetables and spinach curry. But when my order arrived it still had small pieces of beef in it. What did I do wrong?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      Oh no! There are some meals on the regular menu that look vegetarian but come with the regular sauce. The vegetarian sauce is on a separate menu - maybe that was what happened? Only some branches have it (I'm hoping they roll it out to more branches with the increase in foreign visitors and the Olympics etc coming up).

  • @heavenartist9450
    @heavenartist9450 5 років тому +3

    im going to japan with a group of my friends, so there is gonna be a total of 7 of us. do you know any places that would seat that many without being rushed out in tokyo?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому +1

      You might need to sit over 2 tables in some places. If you want somewhere you can hang out for longer I’d recommend Torikizoku - there’s a video on my channel. Cheap, fun & good for a larger group.

  • @amardeepatwal2600
    @amardeepatwal2600 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video.
    I'm on budget so it's mainly seven eleven store food for me.
    You recommend me hello talk. I find it so hard to get a rapport going with Japanese people.
    I have many Chinese friends and conversation is an ease. I'm a VIP member on the app now.
    How do I buy you a coffee or fanta grape? I see the price in the site is in $ so I'll be charged for converting rates...
    🙏

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      Convenience store food is great for lunch, but you'll still be able to get cooked food on a budget. It's a lot cheaper than the UK and I've seen lots of ramen or noodle meals for 400-500 yen (less than £5) at small independent places. There's also chains where you can get cheap meals eg:
      Yoshinoya: www.yoshinoya.com/menu/
      Tempura Tendon Tenya: www.tenya.co.jp/menu/moriawase/
      I've heard lots of foreigners living in Japan say that it can be difficult to break through with Japanese people (a generalisation obviously) as there's a reserved, polite facade that can make people seem distant.
      I thiiiink I pay the fees on Paypal (although your card might charge you), but don't worry - that's very kind of you but you've supported my shop and that means the world!

  • @lilandraneramani1
    @lilandraneramani1 6 років тому +1

    question. do you have to pay the cover charge when you enter or do they add it on the bill at the end or when you buy your first drink/food?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому

      At places I've been, you pay when you order each round, so you pay the cover charge when you order the first round. Most places are so small that the staff can keep track of who's new and needs to pay the cover.

  • @princessadora
    @princessadora 5 років тому +2

    i'm gluten free, low fodmap and newly vegetarian! i have enough trouble in my english speaking country. lol it's gonna be tough for me.

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      I'm not sure about the other diets but I can help with vegetarian! Did you see my tips & restaurant list for places with veggie options in Tokyo> www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/japan/vegetarian-restaurants-in-japan/
      There are also websites where you can print out cards explaining what you can't eat - might be a good idea to be on the safe side!

  • @GirlLoveAnime18
    @GirlLoveAnime18 5 років тому

    Is drinking on the streets allowed in Japan? I would like to buy some drinks at the convenience store and then chill somewhere at a park or on the street. Could I do that?

  • @cecilleperez1064
    @cecilleperez1064 6 років тому +2

    Just point to the food picture that you want to order as easy as that no complications

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  6 років тому +1

      So helpful how they have picture menus! :-)

  • @KokyFoods-hb2gh
    @KokyFoods-hb2gh 6 років тому +2

    *Nice Video Keep Up ❤*

  • @JazStormborn
    @JazStormborn 5 років тому +1

    My Japanese teacher said that you dont use polite speach with waitstaff and dont rly say thank u? Is that true?

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      For me, I try and be polite and show my appreciation as they're always so friendly and helpful (and there's no tipping!). However that could be the custom for people who live in Japan (maybe I look strange but they always seem happy when I say thank you!) :-)

    • @masaegu
      @masaegu 4 роки тому +1

      Never heard such a thing. As a Japanese citizen, I can assure you that most customers speak fairly politely with waitstaff, store clerks, etc.

  • @GirlinTokyo
    @GirlinTokyo 6 років тому +4

    I like Japlanning :-D Japlaining Japlanding ... haha

  • @Cybertokyofilms
    @Cybertokyofilms 3 роки тому +1

    Just eat all the meat 🍗🍖

  • @zeruqe8927
    @zeruqe8927 4 роки тому +1

    and that’s on coronavirus

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  4 роки тому

      I hope they get it under control soon 🙏

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 5 років тому +1

    hahaha! ... I hope you'll go to ファミレス (family restaurant) (^_^) ... Skylark and Fuji-ya are really nice! ... hmmm, pretty much assured you will be the only foreigner (true, more than enough crying children but the food is still really yummy!)

    • @cakeswithfaces
      @cakeswithfaces  5 років тому

      I've never tried one - sounds like it could be an interesting experience!! :-)

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 5 років тому

      @@cakeswithfaces hahaha! ... welcome to boring Japan suburban life (^_^) ... though, if you'd like a very boring challenge, take the Sobu line to Chiba station, transfer to the monorail (which is actually kind of nice) and get off at Sakusabe station (it's the stop after Chiba Koen),... family restaurant Fujiya will be there. Don't worry, no one will speak English (^_^)

    •  4 роки тому

      I have never heard of Fujiya.
      Amy there are many family restaurants in the central Tokyo too like Denny's, Jonathan's, Skylark, Gust, Royal Host, Saizeriya, and so on. The cheapest is definely Saizeriya, Italian restaurant.

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 4 роки тому

      @ I go to the Fuji-ya restaurant near the Chiba monorail Sakusabe station. Their mascot is a little girl named ペコちゃん。