Food & Drink Last Orders (ラストオーダー - Last Order)
The standard closing notice at Japanese Izakayas. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes before closing (or 20 minutes before a Nomihōdai ends), a server will approach your table to take your absolute final drink and food orders.
Implemented to allow kitchen staff to clean grills and prepare final billing tabs, ensuring a smooth, organized checkout and departure process for all tables before the hard closing time.
When the server asks 'Drink Last Order desu ga, nika tsuika wa arimasu ka?' (It's last call for drinks, would you like to order anything?), order your final pint or closing noodle bowl. If done, reply: 'Daijōbu desu' (We are okay).
What is the correct response when a server approaches your table for 'Last Order'?