Japanese dining seating etiquette

Japanese dining seating etiquette

1: How to put your shoes when entering the private room?

You should put the toes of your shoes outwards. The steps are:

1. The person takes off his shoes facing the box.

2. Squat in the corridor.

3. Lift the shoes with your hands, turn them around and put them inward to prevent others from accidentally kicking them while walking. Do not take off your shoes with your back to the box just for convenience. This is impolite.

2: After entering the box, how to arrange the seats?

For a formal banquet, the younger generation will arrive before the elders. After entering the box, the owner or superior should sit in the farthest place from the door, while those with the most junior positions should sit closest to the door, so that they can help pass the food or close the door. If it's a private party, the person who's paying will usually sit close to the door.

3: After sitting down, how to put your bag?

Put it behind your back.

4: How to sit?

Officially, you should sit with your feet on your knees, your thighs pressing your calves, and your left and right soles overlapping; however, sitting like this makes you tired easily, so you can also sit with your feet on your knees. Bend into an inverted V shape and sit diagonally on the mat. Currently, Taiwan has an improved private dining room, which has a square groove under the Japanese-style table. People who are not used to kneeling can just place their feet upright.

5: How to greet the waiter?

Usually Japanese restaurants are all staffed by waitresses. When greeting the waiter, you cannot shout loudly. You usually address the waiter as "?" Onesan (eldest sister)? That’s it.

6: Who will take the order?

If it is a company party, the subordinates usually pick up the menu and ask the boss what they want to order. Generally speaking, they have to order wine first and then order. The basic dishes that must be ordered: sashimi, appetizers (appetizers), clear soup, boiled food, grilled food, and other dishes can be added according to the situation.

7: What should you do after serving wine?

The way for men to hold a wine glass is to lightly press the rim of the glass with their thumb and index finger, and the other fingers naturally bend inward. The way for women to hold a wine glass: Hold the wine glass with the right hand, and hold the bottom of the glass with the fingertips of the left hand with the middle finger as the center. If the boss's wine is almost finished, female employees or subordinates should help him pour wine in a timely manner. Whether it is beer or sake, when pouring wine, pick up the bottle with your right hand and hold the bottom of the bottle with your left hand. When pouring wine, , hold the glass with your right hand and the bottom of the glass with your left hand. When two people drink together, they must first help the other person pour the wine, and then the other person can help him pour the wine. He cannot pour the wine himself.

8: How to place chopsticks?

After taking out the chopsticks, the chopstick bag should be arranged vertically to the left of the food, or placed next to the cushion. The chopsticks should be placed horizontally. You should put the chopsticks back to the chopstick pillow in the middle of the meal. They should also be placed horizontally. The chopsticks should not be facing others. If the chopsticks are stained with food residue, you can use a napkin to wipe the chopsticks clean. Do not lick the chopsticks with your mouth, as it is unsightly. If you don’t have a chopstick pillow, gently tie the chopstick cover into a knot and use it as a chopstick pillow. After finishing the meal, put the chopsticks into the original paper napkin and put them back on the chopstick pillow.

9: How to say meal language?

Before eating, say: Itadakimasu (I'm going to start). The host or superior uses the chopsticks first; after finishing the meal, say it ∶ ?Gozisosamadeshida? means ?I have finished my meal, thank you for your generous hospitality?.

Basic dining etiquette of Japanese cuisine

1. Appetizer: also known as appetizer, the dishes are usually seasonal and colorful cold dishes. You can carefully observe the chef's delicate cutting and wonderful color matching.

2. Absorb: Mainly soup made from vegetables, fresh fish, mushrooms and other ingredients. Although the taste is lighter, this is also the secret recipe for longevity of the Yamato people.

3. Sashimi: The correct way to eat wasabi is to dip it on the sashimi instead of dipping it in soy sauce. The order of eating according to the taste is white fish? shellfish? red fish. Remember, eat in the right order so as not to mess up the delicious food.

4. Boiled food: If it is a small bowl, you can pick it up and eat it. The main course is usually root vegetables. Paying attention to the original flavor is another characteristic of Japanese cuisine.

5. Grilled food: usually grilled fish or skewers. Fish cannot be turned over like Western food. Why can’t I bake fish as crispy on the outside and tender on the inside as in a restaurant at home? This is something I’ve always wanted to know?

6. Yangwu: The correct way to eat tempura is to dip it lightly Just puree the sauce, don't soak it all in. The delicious tempura skin is crispy but not greasy, so be sure to eat it while it's hot.

7. Vinegar items: For example, fish appears in Chinese dishes, and vinegar items appear in kaiseki, which means it is coming to an end.

8. Royal rice: The rice comes out at the end together with the juice and aroma. Usually you are quite full at this time.

9. Juice: also known as Zhiwu, usually refers to Wei Seng Tang. If it cannot be opened, just press lightly from both sides of the bowl.

10. Fragrance: Japanese pickles, which can be used with rice. They are crispy and crispy and have a special flavor.

11. Fruit: seasonal fruit.

12. Kanmono: Charming Japanese pastry. The human stomach is really amazing. No matter how full you are, you can still eat dessert.

Every time you want to pick up a bowl, you must first put down the chopsticks in your hands.

What should we pay attention to when dining?

1. When men pour wine, they can use one hand, while women must use both hands; the same is true for holding wine glasses.

2. The method of taking out a covered bowl is to hold the bowl with your left hand and open it with your right hand; when eating, place the covered bowl with the cover facing up outside the dinner plate, and put the covered bowl back to its original position after use.

3. When chopsticks need to be stored between meals, they must be placed on the chopstick holder; after use, put them back into the chopstick bag toward the use end.

4. Some people use their chopsticks backwards to help others pick up food. This may cause the ends to become dirty and unsightly, so it is more appropriate to use public chopsticks.

5. I hope that when the waiter takes away the used dishes, he can put the dishes outside the dinner plate.

6. To prevent damage to noble tableware, be sure not to stack used dishes.

7. Japanese people have to make noises when eating ramen to indicate that it is delicious, but when eating kaiseki, it is better to avoid making noises when drinking soup.

8. Try to take away toilet paper for personal use and do not put it on the dinner plate. This is not elegant.