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| + | {{nihongo|'''Nomihodai'''|飲み放題|nomihōdai}} is an "all-you-can-drink" option at some clubs, restaurants, ''nomiya-san'' (bars), and most karaoke establishments throughout [[Japan]]. The word ''hodai'' is often used in Japanese to mean "all-you-can", therefore ''tabehodai'' = all you can eat, and ''tsukaihodai'' = unrestricted use. |
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| − | Nomihoudai (飲み放題)is an option at many clubs, restaurants, nomiya-san, karaoke establishments, and other places. There is a time limit in which you may drink as much as you like for a set price. Think of the the Sunday Buffet at Shoney's...but with alchohol. Beer or wine is usually not included-mixed drinks and cocktails abound. Many places have coupons, specials, and other discounts that are helpful when planning get-togethers. Also there is usually a discount for off-peak hours. This is a great way to have fun and not go broke, especially when out with friends for hours on end. |
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| + | While prices and menus vary, beer, wine, mixed drinks, and shochu based drinks are usually included. Sometimes a discount for off-peak hours can be found. This is a great way to have fun and not go broke, especially when out with friends for hours on end. |
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| + | But be careful because at some ''nomihodai'' "last order" can be 15 minutes before your time has ended, and at some (specifically restaurants) a two-hour ''tabehodai'' can mean you expected to leave after two hours. If you are planning an event, specifically involving large amount of people and money, be sure to discuss what the terms are before hand with the establishment, or you may end up underfed, and unsatisfied. |
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 22 June 2010
Nomihodai (飲み放題 nomihōdai?) is an "all-you-can-drink" option at some clubs, restaurants, nomiya-san (bars), and most karaoke establishments throughout Japan. The word hodai is often used in Japanese to mean "all-you-can", therefore tabehodai = all you can eat, and tsukaihodai = unrestricted use. While prices and menus vary, beer, wine, mixed drinks, and shochu based drinks are usually included. Sometimes a discount for off-peak hours can be found. This is a great way to have fun and not go broke, especially when out with friends for hours on end.
But be careful because at some nomihodai "last order" can be 15 minutes before your time has ended, and at some (specifically restaurants) a two-hour tabehodai can mean you expected to leave after two hours. If you are planning an event, specifically involving large amount of people and money, be sure to discuss what the terms are before hand with the establishment, or you may end up underfed, and unsatisfied.