Author Archives: Elisabeth Friedeman

Finding palatable Japanese food can sometimes be hard for even the most adventurous of eaters. It can be doubly hard for folks who don’t want their fish raw, their beans fermented or their bread white. It can be nearly impossible for those who stick to diets rarely heard of in Japan, like kosher or vegan.

The first step in finding food you can eat, though, is knowing how to ask for it. Here are some words and phrases you can use the next time you find yourself in a situation where you don’t want MSG in your dish or need to eat in accordance with Islamic regulations. Continue reading →