Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Allergy · Dietary
このベジタリアン料理に、出汁（だし）は入っていますか？ — Does this vegetarian dish contain dashi (fish stock)? (Restaurant · Allergy · Dietary, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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このベジタリアン料理に、出汁（だし）は入っていますか？
このべじたりあんりょうりに、だしははいっていますか？
Does this vegetarian dish contain dashi (fish stock)?
Romaji: Kono bejitarian ryouri ni, dashi wa haitte imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, katsuo dashi o shiyou shite orimasu. (or) Iie, konbu dashi nomi desu.
Reply
はい、かつお出汁（だし）を使用しております。(or) いいえ、昆布出汁（こんぶだし）のみです。
はい、かつおだしをしようしております。(or) いいえ、こんぶだしのみです。
Yes, we use bonito dashi. (or) No, it's only kelp dashi.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific dish on the menu, then make a questioning face.
Always clarify what 'vegetarian' or 'vegan' means to you, as Japanese definitions might differ (e.g., dashi with fish is often not considered meat). Be patient as staff may need to confirm with the kitchen.
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