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Restaurant Observation Paper

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I conducted the field observation in a restaurant named Sakura Izakaya on 30 July, 2015. It is a Japanese ethnic restaurant. Sakura Izakaya is located near an office building. A shopping center is also within a walk distance of the restaurant. Seen from the outside, the restaurant is modern with large windows and glass doors. When I walk in, I find the restaurant is comfortable and looks traditional. The wooden floor is clean. A waitress welcomes me at the door with Japanese. The first sight in the restaurant is a bar. The shelves are full of cups, Japanese wine, and some containers with condiments. The bar, tables, and chairs are made of wood. The tables in the public dining area are of different size, including tables for two people, tables for four, as well as …show more content…

After I seat myself, the waitress serves me a cup of water and presents me a menu. Everything on the menu is written in English. Each item on the menu has a picture and its main ingredients. I notice that some Japanese diners are looking at a menu which is written in Japanese. I guess that there are two editions of the menu. This is considerate. Main dishes on the menu include sushi, tempura, udon, and sashimi, as well as seafood and soup. Drinks include famous Japanese Sake and Shochu, wine, cocktail, and some non-alcoholic drink. I order Sashimi, salad, and vegetable Tempura with rice and mushroom miso soup. When I am waiting for my dishes, I notice that most of the waiters are young girls, but there are also some male waiters. The chefs are male Japanese. The service there is good and efficient. Waiters serve diners with smiles and often refill the cups for diners. Although it is during the rush hour, they serve quickly. My dishes are presented after about 10 minutes. The dishes look nice with bright colors and delicate layout. The tempura is crisp and delicious but not greasy. The Sashimi is fresh and

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