Question
We are visiting a Japanese restaurant and I want to make sure the dish I ordered does not contain any pork due to dietary restrictions. How do I ask the waiter “Does this dish contain pork?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）に豚肉（ぶたにく）が入（はい）っていますか。
Kono ryoori ni butaniku ga haitteimasu ka?
Does this dish contain pork?
This is a handy expression to use if you have dietary preferences or restrictions. Kono ryoori means “this dish”; butaniku means “pork”; and haitteimasu ka means “is it included?”.
If you have other ingredients you wish to avoid, you can replace butaniku with other items like “gyuuniku” (beef), “sakana” (fish), or “tamago” (eggs) to tailor this question to fit your dietary needs during your culinary exploration in Japan. Enjoy your meal with peace of mind!
