Saturday, August 16, 2014

Facts About Traditional Japanese Restaurant Table Manners

By Linda Ruiz


Japanese cuisines are getting more and more popular nowadays. Before, we can only taste their foods if we actually go there or eat their instant noodles that is sold in the market. Today, it is booming everywhere and a lot of people are captivated by its wonderful taste. As for most people who went in Japan, they conclude that the feature that makes the place so beautiful is the variety of foods they offer.

Different places of Japan has different kinds of specialty. It is a must that you must try everyone of them if you every want to go there. Actually, it is not just in Japan but all the traditional Japanese restaurant NYC. They offer foods that are too great that you will think that you are in Japan without ever paying for a plain ticket.

This type of restaurant is not much like the traditional restaurant we are familiar of. Aside from the obvious difference of food that is served their table manners are actually very different as well. Some things might be too awkward for you but it really feels good once you try it. We will talk about more of that in this posting so read on.

We all know that if we bow to a certain individual it shows that you really respect him or her. However, we are not doing this quite often because it is too formal. In the place of Japan, this is a must thing to do especially if you are talking to a person older than you. They usually do this, when they say hello to someone.

In addition to that, they also have a different way in addressing an individual. Instead, of adding Mr. Or Ms. Before the last name of a person they will add san or sama. You can use sama if you wish to be a little bit more courteous. On the other hand, if you are addressing a teenage boy you can use kun and for girls it is chan.

As you might expect, table manners are a little bit different. If you are in a dinner party and receive drinks, do not just drink it right away. Wait for someone to take the lead, raise your glass and then yell kampai. This word means cheers in english. Most of the time, you will receive a wet cloth before eating. Remember this should not be used as a napkin. This cloth should be used to wash your hands, then fold it carefully and set it aside.

If you ever tried to slurp a piece of soup in a standard restaurant you will be amazed how many people will look at you. In the contrary, this is a common thing in a Japanese restaurant. Creating this kind of noises while consuming the food you eat especially noodles gives and impression that you love the food.

After each service especially if we are happy with it, we tend to give a tip. In Japanese restaurants, this is somewhat insulting. They have this notion that the price you paid already covered the service as well as the food and it is not necessary for you to add an extra charge on top of that.

Do not be too focused on these customs but instead focus on the food. Feel every chunk of food they serve and you will be amazed how wonderful it is. However, these tips can come in handy at times and is worth considering.




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