Free Refills in Japan? Only If You Know This Word
To say another serving / a refill, please in Japanese, say おかわりください (okawari kudasai).
Free refills exist in Japan, but only if you know this one word.
おかわりください
okawari kudasai
another serving / a refill, please
In this video
- おかわりください。 okawari kudasai. Another serving, please.
- ごはん、おかわりください。 gohan, okawari kudasai. More rice, please.
- すみません、おかわりお願いします。 sumimasen, okawari onegai shimasu. Excuse me, a refill please.
Why this phrase
Fun, high-utility gap not in the catalog. okawari is instantly rewarding and culturally rich (free rice refills at set-meal spots). Simple, natural, memorable, and great hook fuel.
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