Taiwanese vegetarian (素食) dining in Japan
Explain 素食 beyond a single word.
Taiwanese vegetarian practice includes vegan, ovo-, lacto- and ovo-lacto options. Choose the exact egg, dairy and five-pungent-vegetable conditions that apply to you.
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See how to choose your dining needs, show a Japanese card to restaurant staff and check their reply before ordering.
Japan Dining Card
Conditions you can select
No meat, fish or seafood
No animal-derived dashi, stock, fat or gelatin
Egg and dairy conditions
No five pungent vegetables
Separate frying oil and utensils
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Make your conditions easy to check.
Select only what applies
Choose the conditions that match your own practice.
Show one Japanese card
Staff can read the selected conditions on your phone.
Get a clear answer
The card helps staff reply or check with the kitchen.
Japan Dining Card supports communication. It does not certify a restaurant, ingredients or preparation, and cannot prevent cross-contact. Always confirm directly with restaurant staff.
Take clearer questions to the table.
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