Question
I’m planning my first trip to Japan and I want to visit a sushi restaurant. However, I have some food allergies. How can I ask the server “Do you have any options for people with food allergies?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
アレルギー対応（たいおう）メニューはありますか。
Arerugii taiou menyuu wa arimasu ka?
Do you have any options for people with food allergies?
Eating out in a foreign country can be challenging when you have dietary restrictions, but this phrase will help you ensure your food safety. Arerugii means “allergy” and taiou can be translated as “accommodation” or “response”. Therefore, arerugii taiou menyuu refers to a menu that caters to allergies. Wa arimasu ka is used to ask if such options are available. You can also point out specific allergens by saying, for example, “Watashi wa ebi no arerugii ga arimasu” which means “I have a shrimp allergy”. Be safe and enjoy the sushi!
