Japanese phrases used in restaurant?

Question

I work part time job at a restaurant near a UC school which has many japanese students studying abroad. We often get Japanese costomers which know close to no english. I would like to know what are some common phrases I can use to help them out.

For example
How may I help you today?
Im dont speak much japanese, but i'll try to help you out.
Would u like Rice, or noodles
For here or to go?
Which number order would you like?
Your total is $4.85
Come again.

This would really help me out.

Thanx

ah im pretty fluent in japanese language talking wise, but not restaurant terms. it would be best to type it out in ROMANJI. Kana works as well, but no kanji please

Answer 1

As a waitress. and you think it is very important to learn useful
phrases... I suggest making it simple and short...
As they know they are going to a place where most are English Speakers,, a gesture is very important too... the longer you get used to them the better your Japanese would improve and I believe these young students are really looking forward to learn English that is why they came to your place where you work..just like as foreigner in California for instance if we go to Japan sushi place we do not only look for food but to get with the Japanese people who works there and learn their language,, but they would be impressed too if they know you can speak Japanese..
if they come in..say Irrashai mase.(smile) then show them to the seating and say dozo kochira e.(with your hand showing the seats) . then say Nippongo sukoshi dake wakarimasu ga..dont need to tell them you dont speak Japanese because they do know it.. then say Menu o dozo.. give them time to read menus then dono bango o go tsumon ni nararemasuka??
then rice to noodles dochira ni shimasuka?? ?.then o mochi kaeri ni nararemasuka? ..------------ then when they get their order and they gonna eat inside say ...dozo go yukkuri.. then if they are done showing the bill . go kanjou wa-----------ni narimasu.. then if they are leaving... matta irrashai ..arigato gozaimashita,,
you dont get it too much complicated and polite but that is the easiest way to start first...hope they give you tip.as in Japan, tipping is not customary..
good day!

Answer 2

Japanese Food Phrases

Answer 3

Speaking Japanese & Loving Japanese Culture!

Answer 4

- Irasahimase
- Nihongo wakarimasen
- gohan ? udon ? soba ? ramen ?
-Dochi ni shimasu /Bango oshiete kudasai
- The total will be different every time you better write down on a piece of paper -
- Mata kite kudasai.


I did ask my japanese friend and that's all I received. I hope it helps !
Thank you = Domo arigato

Sorry I cannot help you with the pronounciation. Try to pronounce
not like English but like Spanish that's phonetically.

Do your best ! = Gambate !

Answer 5

Irasshaimase - hello
gochuumon wa? - order, please.
Koko de tabemasuka, soretomo motteikimasuka? - For here or to go?
goukei de yon doru hachijuugo sento ni narimasu - your total is $4.85.
mata douzo - come again
watashi wa amari nihongo ga shaberemasen - I dont speak much Japanese.

Answer 6

Eek it's really hard to type a lot of that out in japanese. Try to find learn japanese tapes at your library, or off of bittorrent.

Answer 7

Kon nichi wa. Nani ka go yoo desu ka? Nihongo ga hon no sukoshi desu kedo, watashi wa gambarimasu. Gohan ka (noodles have many names in Japanese) ka udon (big fat noodles), ramen (little skinny noodles), osoba (buckwheat noodles)--just try one. You could try saying "Dochi ga ii desu ka? Gohan ka.....? Koko de tabemasu ka? Motikaeri desu ka? (Moti kaeri means go home carrying it, so 'take out'). Nan ban desu ka? Zenbu de yon dora to hachi zyu go cento. Mata irrasyatte kudasai?

Answer 8

Since Blackdog and Nyl have given you very good answers, I would like to add a few lines here for your reference

W = Waiter, C = Customer

W: nan mei sa ma desu ka
(for how many seats?)

after you said "i rat shya i ma se" you would ask the customer this question

C: 5 nin desu
(a table for five)

W: o no mi mo no wa?
(Would you like to order some drinks first?)

W: hai, go chu mun wo i ta da ki ma su
(yes, please place your order)

I used to say this line when I took orders from the customers and showing them that i was very attentive

W: kyo ha (pronounces as "wa") xxxx ga a ri ma su ga, o i ka ga de su ka
(Today's special is xxxxx, would you like to try some?)

C: to ri a e tsu ko re de i i desu
(Let's have these first)

The customers say this line when they finished placing orders, then you repeat once again what they have ordered and say :

W: go chu mon i ta dai da no wa xxx wo hi to tsu, yyy wo fu ta tsu, zzz wo mi tsu de yo ro shi i de su ka
(You have ordered 1 number of xxx and 2 number of yyy and 3 number of zzz, is that right?)

W: o ma ta se i ta shi ma shi ta
(sorry to keep you waiting)

you say this before you place the food / drinks on the table, or
whenyou are going to lead them to the table while they have been waiting at the entrance for sometime then say "dou zo kot chi ra e" (this way please!)

W: dou zo go yut ku ri
(take your time)

you say this after you placed the food on the table

C: o cha ku da sai
(May I have some tea please)

W: shi tu rei i ta shi ma su ... mou i i de su ka
(excuse me) (Did you finish?)

you ask the customers before you withdraw the dishes / empty bottles.

C: Hai, i i de su
(Yes, please)

W: hai, sho sho o ma chi ku da sa i
(yes, please wait a moment)

you say this to the customers when they are waiting at the entrance (you will lead them to the table, however you are busy and cannot do that right away) or you are taking the orders of another table while the customer is waving to you asking for refilling their tea cup or give them clean ashtray ... etc.

W: hai, ___$ o a tsu ka ri shi masu
(yes, I've got __$ from you)

you say this when the customers pay their bills (passing the notes to you)

W: hai, ___ $ o tu ri de su
(yes, this is your change ___$)

you say this when you hand the change to the customer

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Ganbatte ne!

Answer 9

there are lots of japanese phares used in the restaurant.

irashiamase- welcome sir mam
teburu wa futari yurushikatta desu ka? table for 2
tabako wa, suwarimasu ka, suwanai?- smoking or non smoking
yurushikatta desu ka? it like is this fine (specifically after reading the order list )

hope helps!

Answer 10

Irishaimase - welcome sir, may i help you?
chotto matte kudasai - please wait a moment

sorry, those are the only phrases i know which can be used in a Japanese restaurant.