New answers tagged dietary-restrictions
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
in Japan politeness is very important
For local Japanese yes. But not for foreign gaijin like you, who get a pass.
Just show the cards when you're seated.
Or better still, use Google Translate (or ...
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
Looking at the cards, I'd say presenting before being seated, especially if at a smaller non-chain restaurant, would be better, as for instance no dashi (fish stock) is going to be a problem in many ...
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
I think a lot depends on the nature of the problem. If this is, for example, for a vegetarian to avoid meat, or for someone who gets a little bit of an upset stomach from milk products but not an ...
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
I'm not familiar with japanese cuisine, nor did you state which card you would use, but as a general rule:
If you expect to find something in all or most restaurants, you should be fine showing this ...
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
I think simple politeness can guide you. In most cases I think it would be more polite to get it sorted out whether they can serve you anything as soon as possible, and as a result I would show such a ...
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Spanish train pre-ordered meals and special diets
According to RENFE, the Gasol Foundation and Sweet boxes are (lacto-ovo) vegetarian but none of the boxes are vegan. (Of course, this is all subject to change on short notice and you should check for ...
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