Enjoying Izakaya in Japan: What is Otōshi? Explained

Izakayas (Japanese pubs) have a unique culture of their own.

Otōshi is a food item you are served and charged for without your ordering it. It's more or less a 100-year tradition and not a scam!

In this video, you will learn:
How the Otōshi system came to be
The intent and fun of the Otōshi system
How to decline Otōshi in Japanese if you need to due to dietary reasons

This video was filmed at my favorite Izakaya, Ninomiya Mare, in Japan's hidden foodie destination, Kobe City.

Mare is a modern yet authentic and homely Japanese Izakaya located in a nostalgic, urban Japanese neighborhood, awaiting you with tasty food, drinks, and warm smiles. Please try it if you swing by Kobe or Osaka (Kobe is just a 30-minute train ride from Osaka ☺️)!

Ninomiya Mare on Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/en/hyogo/A2801/A2...

Ninomiya Mare on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ninomiya.ma...

Reserve Ninomiya Mare on Tablecheck:
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/n...

References:
居酒屋の誕生 飯野亮一 Izakaya no Tanjou by Iino Ryoichi
晩酌の誕生 飯野亮一 Banshaku no Tanjou by Iino Ryoichi

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