Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• finishing touch: A final detail or action that completes and enhances something.
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• sit down: To take a seat
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• break apart: To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
• check out
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• amount: Quantity of something
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
• signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
• flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• fill: To make something full
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• gluten: Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• boil: To become extremely angry or excited
• bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
• customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
• flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• impatient: Not wanting to wait; getting angry over problems
• dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
• workload: Work you are expected to do in a specified time
• omelet: An egg mixture cooked until just set
• yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
• online: Connected to the internet
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• grinder: Long crusty roll filled with meats and cheese
• handmade: Made by hand or a hand process
• tempura: Deep-fried vegetables and seafood dipped in batter
• soba: A type of Japanese noodles
• lunchtime: The time you eat your midday meal