Your first words at a restaurant

1. 1

   すみません

   sumimasen

   Call the waiter's attention first. In Japan, you call them, they don't hover. すみません is your go-to.

   Use when calling a server to order, getting attention of restaurant staff

   すみません！

   sumimasen!

   Excuse me! (to call the waiter)

2. 2

   注文お願いします

   chūmon onegaishimasu

   Once the waiter comes, this is how you say 'I'd like to order.' Simple and clear.

   Use when telling the waiter you're ready to order at a restaurant

   注文お願いします。

   chūmon onegaishimasu.

   We'd like to order, please.

3. 3

   これお願いします

   kore onegaishimasu

   Point at the menu and say this. Works everywhere, even when you can't read the menu.

   Use when ordering by pointing at a menu item at a restaurant or cafe

   これお願いします。

   kore onegaishimasu.

   This one, please.

4. 4

   お会計お願いします

   okaikei onegaishimasu

   When you're ready to pay. In Japan, you ask for the check, it's not brought automatically.

   Use when asking for the bill at a restaurant, ready to pay

   お会計お願いします。

   okaikei onegaishimasu.

   Check, please.

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