# How to order Japanese ramen

**Language:** Japanese  
**CEFR Level:** 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.

**Setting:** After a long day of business discussions in Tokyo, sushi chef Iori treats his Niigata rice supplier Mio to a bowl at a famous, bustling ramen shop in Ikebukuro. As they navigate the ticket machine and busy counter together, they discuss the nuances of ramen preparation compared to their own culinary crafts.

## Lessons

### 1. 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.

### 2. 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.

### 3. 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.

### 4. 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.

### 5. 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.

### 6. 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.

### 7. 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.