Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and really want to try some local delicacies. I’ve heard there’s a popular dish called “okonomiyaki.” How do I ask, “What ingredients are used in this okonomiyaki?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
このお好（この）み焼（や）きにはどんな材料（ざいりょう）が使（つか）われていますか。
Kono okonomiyaki ni wa donna zairyoo ga tsukawareteimasu ka?
What ingredients are used in this okonomiyaki?
This is a great phrase to use when you’re curious about the ingredients in any dish. Kono okonomiyaki ni wa means “in this okonomiyaki”; donna means “what kind of”; zairyoo means “ingredients”; and tsukawareteimasu means “are used.”
You can customize this question for other dishes by simply replacing “okonomiyaki” with the name of another dish you want to know about. This could be particularly helpful if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
