Izakaya Japan

Traveler receiving a small otoshi appetizer at a Japanese izakaya counter Izakaya (Japanese Pub)

Izakaya in Japan 2026: Otoshi, Ordering & Bills

Confused by an izakaya dish you did not order? Learn what otoshi and table charges mean, how to order, pay, check allergens, and avoid bill surprises.
2026.07.24
Izakaya (Japanese Pub)
Traveler asking a restaurant server for a sake recommendation at a Tokyo izakaya counter Food Guides

How to Order Sake in Japan: Hot or Cold, Sizes & Menu Words

Order sake in Japan without guessing: choose hot or cold, understand glass and one-go sizes, read key menu words, and use simple Japanese phrases.
2026.07.19
Food Guides