Question
I’m planning to visit Japan for the first time and I’m a big fan of Japanese food. When I go to a restaurant, how can I ask, “Do you have an English menu?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
英語（えいご）のメニューはありますか。
Eego no menyuu wa arimasuka?
Do you have an English menu?
When you visit Japanese restaurants, especially in less touristy areas, you might encounter menus that are only in Japanese. The phrase “Eego no menyuu wa arimasuka?” is a simple and polite way to inquire if they have a menu in English.
Eego means “English” and menyuu means “menu”, and arimasuka is a polite question form meaning “is there” or “do you have”. This is a handy phrase to know so you can fully enjoy the culinary delights Japan has to offer without language barriers. You can replace menyuu with other items if you’re looking for something similar, such as “Eego no annai wa arimasuka?” for an “English guide.”
