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Restaurant · Dietary · Needs
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すみません、この料理はカツオだしを使っていますか?
すみません、このりょうりはカツオだしをつかっていますか?
Excuse me, does this dish use bonito dashi?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono ryōri wa katsuo-dashi o tsukatte imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, tsukatte orimasu. Betsu no dashi o tsukatta ryōri mo gozaimasu.
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はい、使っております。別の出汁を使った料理もございます。
はい、つかっております。べつのだしをつかったりょうりもございます。
Yes, it does. We also have dishes that use a different type of dashi.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific menu item you are asking about.
Always mention your dietary restrictions clearly. Don't assume all 'fish-free' dishes are free of bonito dashi, as it's common. Be prepared for limited options.
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