Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and want to try some local Japanese dishes, but I’m vegetarian. How can I ask “Is this dish vegetarian?” in Japanese when I am at a restaurant?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）はベジタリアンですか。
Kono ryouri wa bejitarian desuka?
Is this dish vegetarian?
When dining in Japan, it’s important to ensure the ingredients meet your dietary preferences. “Kono ryouri” means “this dish,” and “bejitarian desuka?” asks if it is vegetarian.
You can also specify if you don’t eat certain ingredients by saying, for example, “Niku ga haitteimasuka?” (Does it contain meat?) or “Dashi ni katsuobushi wa haitteimasuka?” (Does the broth contain fish flakes?). By confirming ingredients, you can enjoy your meals while sticking to your vegetarian diet.
