Question
I’m at a restaurant in Japan and I want to make sure that my dish doesn’t contain any seafood as I’m allergic. How do I ask the waiter, “Does this dish contain seafood?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）に海鮮（かいせん）が入（はい）っていますか。
Kono ryoori ni kaisen ga haitteimasuka?
Does this dish contain seafood?
When you have dietary restrictions, it’s important to confirm whether certain ingredients are present in a dish. Kono ryoori ni means “in this dish”; kaisen means “seafood”; and haitteimasuka means “is included?”.
You can adapt this phrase for other dietary needs by replacing “kaisen” with another ingredient. For example, if you are allergic to nuts, you can ask, “Kono ryoori ni nattō ga haitteimasuka?” (Does this dish contain nuts?).
Ensure to communicate clearly with restaurant staff to have a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
