How to order McDonald's in Japanese
Let's start with learning the basic menu in Japanese!
Hope you're comfortable with Katakana! most of these will be in Katakana.
I'll also provide an overview of the McDonald's Japan menu using vocabulary from the official website.
https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/
This is my McDonald's order in Japanese
1. Double Cheeseburger: ダブルチーズバーガー (daburu chīzubāgā)
2. Small Fries: ポテトSサイズ (poteto S saizu)
3. Caramel Iced Coffee: キャラメルアイスコーヒー (kyarameru aisu kōhī)
Here's how you might place an order:
- English: "I'd like a double cheeseburger, small fries, and a caramel iced coffee, please."
- Japanese: ダブルチーズバーガーとポテトSサイズとキャラメルアイスコーヒーをください.
(Daburu chīzubāgā to poteto S saizu to kyarameru aisu kōhī o kudasai.)
McDonald's Japan Menu Overview
Burgers (バーガー)
- Big Mac (ビッグマック): ¥480
- Teriyaki McBurger (てりやきマックバーガー): ¥400
- Filet-O-Fish (フィレオフィッシュ): ¥400
- Double Cheeseburger (ダブルチーズバーガー): ¥430
- Chicken Filet-O (チキンフィレオ): ¥410
Sides (サイド)
- Fries (ポテト):
- Small (Sサイズ): ¥150
- Medium (Mサイズ): ¥280
- Large (Lサイズ): ¥330
- Shaka Shaka Potato Teriyaki Flavor(シャカシャカポテト® てりやき味): ¥230
- Chicken McNuggets (チキンマックナゲット):
- 5 pieces: ¥200
- 15 pieces: ¥570
Drinks (ドリンク)
- Premium Roast Iced Coffee (プレミアムローストアイスコーヒー): ¥120
- Coca-Cola®(コカ・コーラ):
- Small: ¥100
- Medium: ¥220
- Large: ¥270
- Smoothies and Frappes (スムージーとフラッペ):
- Peach Smoothie (もものスムージー): ¥490
- Peach Yogurt Frappe (もものヨーグルトフラッペ): ¥500
Desserts (スイーツ)
- Apple Pie (アップルパイ): ¥100
- Soft Serve Cone (ソフトツイスト): ¥100
- McFlurry® Oreo (マックフルーリー® オレオ®): ¥290
Happy ordering! Write your order in Japanese in the comments ☺️
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If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to enjoy McDonald's like a local, learning the menu terms in Katakana really helps you sound natural. For example, knowing ダブルチーズバーガー for double cheeseburger makes ordering smoother. It’s also useful to familiarize yourself with how the sizes are described, like Sサイズ for small fries or Mサイズ for medium. Besides the regular menu, McDonald's Japan offers some unique items such as the Teriyaki McBurger and Shaka Shaka Potato with terriyaki flavoring, which are not available outside Japan. Trying these items can be a fun way to experience local fast food culture. Prices in yen are pretty reasonable, and it’s good to know them beforehand to avoid any surprises. For drinks, ordering a キャラメルアイスコーヒー (caramel iced coffee) or one of their seasonal smoothies can be refreshing. When you place your order, use the phrase “をください (o kudasai)” after your item list to politely request it. A complete sentence like ダブルチーズバーガーとポテトSサイズをください makes your request clear and natural. Pro tip: Practice the pronunciation of Katakana words with a friend or using language apps before your trip to build confidence. Enjoy ordering at McDonald's in Japan with these tips and don’t hesitate to ask staff—they’re usually very helpful! Happy dining and happy learning!
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