Free Japanese vegetarian card

Show this free Japanese-English card before ordering to ask about meat, seafood, and animal-based dashi.

1 Show before ordering

Before the food is made.

2 Let staff check and respond

Give staff time to confirm and point to a reply.

3 Follow the staff’s reply

Choose a suitable menu item—or another dish or place if they can’t confirm.

I DO NOT EAT

私は下記の食材を
食べません。

だし、ソース、調味料に含まれるものも避けています。

食べないもの Items I do not eat

肉類全般 All meat

魚介類全般 All seafood

動物性のだし Animal-based dashi

お店の方へ For staff

これらの食材を使っていない料理はありますか？

該当するものを指さしてください Please point to one.

あります AVAILABLE

ありません NOT AVAILABLE

確認します CHECK

What it says

I do not eat meat or seafood. Could you please check fish broth, meat broth, and hidden ingredients?

Use with care

This card helps you communicate your food needs, but staff still need to confirm ingredients and preparation.

Important note

These cards help you communicate your food needs, but they do not guarantee food safety. Staff still need to confirm ingredients and preparation. If you have a severe allergy, please confirm carefully before eating.

このカードは食事制限やアレルギーを伝えるための補助です。アレルゲンの完全除去や食品の安全性を保証するものではありません。食材や調理方法については、必ずお店の方にも確認してください。

What does this vegetarian card say?

The sample card says that you do not eat meat, seafood, or animal-based dashi. It asks restaurant staff to check and point to a reply. You can show the card on this page without buying a custom card.

Check that the listed ingredients match your own needs before using it. This vegetarian sample does not list eggs or dairy. If you avoid those too, use the free Japanese vegan card.

Ask about fish stock and meat extracts

A dish can contain fish stock or meat extracts even when no pieces of fish or meat are visible. Ask staff to check the broth, sauce, and seasonings as well as the main ingredients.

If you only need to ask about the stock, use the dashi question card. It helps you ask a specific question before choosing your meal.

When should I use a custom card?

Use the free sample when its list matches what you want to explain. If your request includes different ingredients, a custom card costs USD $7.99 and lets you choose your food needs and ingredients. Read your choices before purchasing.

Further reading: JNTO — A Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to Japan

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