How do you pay at a restaurant in Japan?
At the register, not at the table. Take the slip left on your table to the counter by the door and pay there. Waving for the bill or leaving cash on the table is not how it is done.
Where this answer comes from
- Pay at the register, not the table Most restaurants expect you to bring your bill to the counter near the door. Servers…
- Tipping is not expected Tipping is uncommon and can even cause confusion. Excellent service is simply part of…
- Place money in the small tray At most registers, there's a small tray for cash. Place your money there rather than…
Say it in Japanese
Show the card to the staff. The Japanese, how to read it, and the recorded voice.