Ordering sushi with no wasabi in English
What to say when ordering sushi, asking what's in it, and checking if it's raw.
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Polite: ask for no wasabi
wasabi hot paste / ginger pickled ginger / soy sauce salty sauce / nigiri = hand-pressed sushi
Ask about the ingredients
Use for any dish; today's special = chef's special today
Ask if it is uncooked
raw = uncooked; cooked = done; sea urchin = uni
Say yes to trying it
I'm in = yes, I want to join; also for meals or plans
Quick answers
Not good with spicy food: what to say in English
Say “No wasabi, please.” — polite: ask for no wasabi. wasabi hot paste / ginger pickled ginger / soy sauce salty sauce / nigiri = hand-pressed sushi.
Ordering something new: what to say in English
Say “What's in it?” — ask about the ingredients. Use for any dish; today's special = chef's special today.
Check first: what to say in English
Say “Is it raw?” — ask if it is uncooked. raw = uncooked; cooked = done; sea urchin = uni.
Decide to try it: what to say in English
Say “Okay, I'm in!” — say yes to trying it. I'm in = yes, I want to join; also for meals or plans.