Lunch at a ramen shop

ラーメン

rāmen

ramen

醤油しょうゆ

shōyu

soy sauce (broth flavor)

味噌みそ

miso

miso (broth flavor)

替かえ玉だま

kaedama

extra noodle refill

Ordered mid-meal at tonkotsu shops.

餃子ぎょうざ

gyōza

dumplings

麺めん

men

noodles

スープ

sūpu

soup, broth

辛からい

karai

spicy

美味おいしい

oishii

delicious

食券しょっけん

shokken

meal ticket (from the machine)

いらっしゃいませ

irasshaimase

Welcome!

Shouted by the staff when you walk in; you don't reply.

いただきます

itadakimasu

Let's eat / thanks for the food

Say it right before your first bite.

ごちそうさま

gochisōsama

Thanks, that was great

Casual form, said when you finish or as you leave the shop.

何なににする？

nani ni suru?

What are you getting?

Casual way friends ask each other what to order.

めっちゃ美味おいしい！

meccha oishii!

So good!

Casual reaction after a bite — Mei's style.