Mugibar, a beer pub in Nishi-Kamata, Ota City, Tokyo, is working toward making its menu more accessible to international guests.

In a recent post, the pub explains that it thinks about creating an English-language menu whenever visitors who do not speak Japanese stop by. The process, however, repeatedly comes to a halt when the staff reaches the translation of its snack platter.

For a beer pub, translating a menu involves more than converting dish names word for word. Ingredients, preparation methods, serving size and the way a dish pairs with beer all need to be communicated naturally to visitors from different backgrounds. A simple Japanese menu description can therefore require considerable care in English.

The source post does not list any specific beers, breweries or current tap-list details. Guests wishing to know what is pouring at Mugibar should check with the pub directly when visiting. The ongoing effort to prepare an English menu offers an additional glimpse into the pub’s welcoming atmosphere and its attempt to share both its food and beer culture with a wider audience.

Located at 5-13-32 Nishi-Kamata, Mugibar is a destination for beer lovers exploring the neighborhood. Visitors can ask the staff about the day’s beers and food selections while the pub continues refining how it presents its menu to guests from abroad.