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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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Japan Dining Card dietary needs selection screen

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Choose. Show. Get a clear answer.

See how to choose your dining needs, show a Japanese card to restaurant staff and check their reply before ordering.

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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

At the restaurant

Make your conditions easy to check.

1

Select only what applies

Choose the conditions that match your own practice.

2

Show one Japanese card

Staff can read the selected conditions on your phone.

3

Get a clear answer

The card helps staff reply or check with the kitchen.

Important

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.

Core communication cards work offline. Diet and faith quick checks are included in Premium.

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