Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and I’m worried about navigating restaurants due to my food allergies. How do I ask “Does this dish contain peanuts?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）にピーナッツは入（はい）っていますか？
Kono ryouri ni piinattsu wa haitteimasu ka?
Does this dish contain peanuts?
This question is very useful when you have specific dietary needs or food allergies. Kono ryouri means “this dish,” and you’ve just put the ingredient you want to check—here, piinattsu, or “peanuts.” Haitteimasu ka means “is it in there?” or “does it contain?” This pattern can be adapted for other ingredients. Just replace piinattsu with the ingredient you’re concerned about.
Remember to be polite, even if you’re anxious about allergens, as Japanese restaurant staff will appreciate your courtesy and effort to communicate in Japanese.
