izakaya 居酒屋

Japan’s answer to the pub, tapas bar, and your living room. Everything is meant to be shared, except your drink.

Useful vocabulary:

• お通し otōshi (mandatory appetizer/table charge)
• 生ビール nama bīru (draft beer)
• 枝豆 edamame
• 焼き鳥 yakitori (grilled chicken bits on sticks)
• から揚げ karaage (fried chicken)

Want to start your evening the traditional way? Say とりあえずビール toriaezu bīru (beer for now) and decide what else to order later.

Wondering what else to order? See drinks. Questioning that 700-yen mystery charge on your bill? See otoshi.