๐ Meaning & Etiquette
'Sabinuki' means ordering sushi without the spicy green horseradish (wasabi). It is a vital phrase for kids, or anyone sensitive to spicy foods.
๐ก Cultural Background
'Sabi' is an old Japanese restaurant slang abbreviating wasabi. Today, it is widely recognized by cashiers and chefs nationwide.
๐ฌ Useful Conversation Phrases
When ordering at the counter or screen, say 'Sabinuki de onegai shimasu' (Without wasabi, please). Or ask for extra by saying 'Sabi-oome de'.
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จ้จใตใๆใใซใใฆใใใใพใใ๏ผ
๐ Excuse me, please make this tuna and salmon sushi without wasabi. / Could you make all the sushi wasabi-free for the kids?
โ Bilingual Restaurant Quiz
When you want to order sushi without the spicy green horseradish (wasabi), what do you say?