飲食店 · JT-009 · メニュー

英語メニューがない日本の飲食店でどうする？

Reduce menu anxiety by asking one narrow recommendation instead of trying to translate the whole menu.

短い答え

全部訳そうとせず、写真、定食、おすすめ、食材の一問に絞ります。

最初の一手

Keep the menu on the table and decide what kind of answer you need: picture, recommendation, or ingredient.

いま現地にいるなら

まず止まる場所: At your seat, with the aisle and staff path clear.
見るもの: photos, set menus, daily specials, price blocks, allergy/ingredient notes, and staff recommendations
言うこと: Osusume wa dore desu ka?
避けること: Do not hand staff a long translation task during a busy service rush.

もし

選ぶ行動: Ask for one recommendation or point to one menu area.

理由: A visible sign, object, counter, mark, or staff cue is stronger than guessing from memory.

もし

選ぶ行動: Ask once: Osusume wa dore desu ka?

理由: One short question is usually better than standing in the flow and trying to solve the whole system.

もし

選ぶ行動: Move to: At your seat, with the aisle and staff path clear.

理由: The first practical win is not blocking the line, doorway, gate, counter, or walking path.

Main ask

Osusume wa dore desu ka?

Use after moving aside. Point to the ticket, sign, bag, tray, booking, or screen if that makes the question clearer.

Confirm

Kore de daijobu desu ka?

Use when you can point to the thing you plan to do and need a simple yes/no confirmation.

Keep the menu on the table and decide what kind of answer you need: picture, recommendation, or ingredient.
Read the local cue before deciding: photos, set menus, daily specials, price blocks, allergy/ingredient notes, and staff recommendations
Ask for one recommendation or point to one menu area.
If the cue is still unclear, ask with: Osusume wa dore desu ka?
Order one clear item, then handle questions later if staff asks for details.