{"id":3104,"date":"2021-09-06T15:23:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T15:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/?p=3104"},"modified":"2022-08-11T17:42:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T17:42:15","slug":"is-it-rude-not-to-finish-your-food-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/is-it-rude-not-to-finish-your-food-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Rude Not To Finish Your Food In Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan is extremely well-known for its famous food and dishes. From Sushi, Ramen, Kaiseki, Shabu-shabu and so much more<\/strong>; Japan has one of the most well-renowned culinary reputations<\/strong> in the world! With an estimated number of over 140,000 restaurants <\/strong>in Tokyo alone<\/em><\/strong>, there is no doubt that the food will play a big <\/em>part in anyone\u2019s experience in the country! However, there are some things to know when eating at restaurants in a new country. For example, what do you do when you just simply cannot eat anymore<\/em><\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This leads to the question, is it rude to not finish your food in Japan? Leaving food on your plate can <\/em>be found rude in restaurants; especially buffets. This is because you are in control of how much is on your plate, wasting this food can be seen as disrespectful. Restaurants that provide larger dishes without the request of the customer to do so are usually more lenient on people leaving food left-over.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite the fact that leaving food on your plate can be seen as rude in most restaurants in Japan, there are some <\/em><\/strong>exceptions. In this article, I have provided everything you need to know to ensure that your dining experience does not conclude in you coming across as rude to the staff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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