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How to order Japanese ramen – HearSay

Japanese A2

Master Japanese restaurant interactions by listening to 伊織 and 美桜's conversation about ordering ramen from a ticket machine. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Asking for food recommendations
Iori and Mio arrive at a popular ramen shop, where Iori explains how to use the ticket machine and shares his favorite menu items with Mio.
Discussing food preferences and restrictions
While choosing her ramen toppings and noodle hardness, Mio realizes she needs to mention her egg allergy to the staff.
Ordering food using tickets
Iori reassures a nervous Mio and offers to help her explain her allergy to the staff as they prepare to hand over their tickets.
Requesting to remove an ingredient
Mio and Iori successfully request a ramen order without eggs, and they marvel at the fast and energetic service of the restaurant.
Asking for extra noodles
As their ramen arrives, Iori explains the concept of noodle refills to Mio, who decides she wants to try ordering one.
Discussing food texture
Mio praises the firmness of the ramen noodles, leading to a conversation with Iori about how texture affects the taste of food.
Expressing gratitude after a meal
After finishing their ramen, Mio and Iori express their gratitude for the food, and Iori promises to treat Mio to sushi next time.

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