Order confidently, anywhere
The menus, the manners, the hidden charges and the phrases that matter, written by people who've eaten their way around the world.
Japan
How to order food in Japan without speaking Japanese
Ticket machines, teishoku, otoshi and the handful of phrases you will actually use.
Southeast Asia & beyond
Tax and service charges on menus: what "++" really costs you
Decode "++", coperto, 税抜 and US sales tax, and work out what a meal really costs.
Everywhere
Eating abroad with food allergies: a safety-first guide
Allergy cards, medication and where peanuts, shellfish, fish and sesame hide in Asian cooking.
Money
Paying in local currency: avoid the conversion trap and do the maths fast
Dodge the "pay in AUD?" trap, cut fees, and convert big-number currencies in your head.
Indonesia
How to order at a Bali warung: dishes, prices and phrases
Nasi campur, prices in thousands, "tidak pedas" and the other basics of eating at a warung.
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