TL-042 · Food
Check a dish for nuts because of an allergy — Japanese
A restaurant conversation for stating a nut allergy and checking the dish, sauces, toppings and possible cross-contact.
Quick answer
ナッツアレルギーがあります。この料理にナッツは入っていますか？
Meaning I have a nut allergy. Does this dish contain any nuts?
Nattsu arerugī ga arimasu. Kono ryōri ni nattsu wa haitteimasu ka?
When to use it
Use this before ordering if you need to avoid nuts. If your allergy is to a specific nut, name it clearly and, when relevant, ask whether the same utensils, oil or preparation area are used.
Core phrases
ナッツアレルギーがあります。この料理にナッツは入っていますか？
Nattsu arerugī ga arimasu. Kono ryōri ni nattsu wa haitteimasu ka?
I have a nut allergy. Does this dish contain any nuts?
ソースやトッピングにもナッツは入っていますか？
Sōsu ya toppingu nimo nattsu wa haitteimasu ka?
Are there any nuts in the sauce or toppings?
ナッツを使う料理と同じ調理器具や油を使っていますか？
Nattsu o tsukau ryōrito onaji chōrikiguya aburao tsukatteimasu ka?
Do you use the same utensils or cooking oil for foods with nuts?
原材料を確認していただけますか？
Genzairyōo kakuninshiteitadakemasu ka?
Could you check the ingredients to make sure?
確認が難しければ、この料理は注文しません。
Kakuninga muzukashikereba, kono ryōri wa chūmonshimasen.
If you can’t confirm, I won’t order this dish.
What you may hear
この料理にはナッツは入っていません。
Kono ryōri niha nattsu wa haitteimasen.
This dish does not contain nuts.
ナッツを使う料理と同じ調理場所を使っています。
Nattsu o tsukau ryōrito onaji chōribashoo tsukatteimasu.
It is prepared in the same area as dishes that contain nuts.
How to respond
交差接触の可能性があるなら、別の料理を教えてください。
Kōsasesshokuno kanōseigārunara, betsuno ryōrio oshietekudasai.
If cross-contact is possible, could you suggest another dish?
ありがとうございます。では、この料理をお願いします。
Arigatōgozaimasu. Deha, kono ryōrioo negaishimasu.
Thank you. Then I’ll order this dish.
Mini conversation
You
ナッツアレルギーがあります。この料理にナッツは入っていますか？
Nattsu arerugī ga arimasu. Kono ryōri ni nattsu wa haitteimasu ka?
I have a nut allergy. Does this dish contain any nuts?
Other person
原材料にナッツはありませんが、同じ調理場所を使っています。
Genzairyōni nattsu wa arimasenga, onaji chōribashoo tsukatteimasu.
There are no nuts in the ingredients, but we use the same preparation area.
You
同じ調理器具も使いますか？
Onaji chōrikigumo tsukaimasu ka?
Do you use the same utensils too?
Other person
はい、完全に分けた調理場所ではありません。
Hai, kanzenniwaketa chōribasho deha arimasen.
Yes. The preparation area is not completely separate.
You
分かりました。では、別の料理を確認します。
Wakarimashita. Deha, betsuno ryōrio kakuninshimasu.
I understand. I’ll check another dish instead.
More natural
For an allergy, it is clearer to say that you have an allergy rather than simply asking for nuts to be removed. Name the specific allergen, such as peanuts or walnuts, when applicable.
Good to know
This page does not replace medical advice or a safety assessment. If the restaurant cannot confirm ingredients or cross-contact, follow the guidance you have received from your clinician.
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