Table manners · atlas

Tip & Culture Guide

Tipping
No tip

Tipping is considered rude in Japan. Excellent service is the standard.

🌍Restaurant Culture
💧 Free water💳 Pay at counter🧾 Tax extra
🍽️Dining Etiquette
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Use chopsticks for most dishes. A spoon is provided for soups and donburi.

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Lunch 11:30-14:00 · Dinner 18:00-22:00

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Last order is usually 30 minutes before closing.

Good to know

  • ●Say "itadakimasu" before eating and "gochisousama" after
  • ●Slurping noodles is polite and shows you enjoy the food
  • ●Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice — it resembles a funeral ritual
  • ●Many restaurants have ticket vending machines at the entrance