Question
I’m visiting a traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and noticed that the menu is all in Japanese. I want to make sure the dish I order doesn’t contain any seafood. How can I ask “Does this dish contain seafood?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）に海鮮（かいせん）が入っていますか。
Kono ryoori ni kaisen ga haitteimasu ka?
Does this dish contain seafood?
When you’re not sure of the ingredients in a dish, especially if you have dietary restrictions, it’s important to confirm this with the staff. “Kono ryoori” means “this dish,” and “kaisen” means “seafood.” “Haitteimasu ka?” is a question form meaning “does it contain?” or “is it included?”.
This question is practical for ensuring you’re making dietary choices that fit your needs. Tailor “kaisen” to other ingredients like “niku” (meat) or “tamago” (egg) depending on what you need to check for in your meals.
