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Originally Posted by soursour
Thanks for you input. I wasn't trying to imply that it hasn't or isn't possible, but I have heard some horror type stories about people mistreating certain gaijin for whatever reason. As I have never been before, I just wanted to get an idea of what was in store.
The menu/picture thing can work in most cases. But near my house there is a Japanese and Korean mall that practices this. There are either pics of the food, or plastic covered preserved dishes. The problem still remains, without being able to read, that you don't know exactly what you're getting. For instance, they have more than a few breaded/deep fried/tempura type looking dishes and I could not tell you without tasting them if they are fish, chicken, beef or otherwise.
And by "gaijin friendly" I meant English menus or English speaking staff. As JustaJ stated, there seems to be many places like this. Sure they all fall under the "customer friendly" veil, but I was looking for specifics.
At any rate, thanks again for your help guys. You have alleviated pretty much my only concern. I really appreciate it.  |
Really? What horror stories have you heard? I lived in Japan for three years and have eaten in probably hundreds of different eateries. I can't think of any bad experience really worth mentioning.
Words like "fish" "chicken" "beef" etc. are all very familiar to Japanese ears. Even if someone doesn't speak English, these words are used regularly in Japanese conversation.
English menus or English speaking staff is not something I would count on. I don't know what JustaJ is talking about.
Remember, in Japan if you are counting on SOMEONE ELSE'S English to get you want you need, then you are taking a great gamble.