Now Open: Domo Japones
How are we supposed to pronounce 'Domo Japones?' We're assuming we should pronounce the Spanish way, with the 'j' making the English 'h' sound. But 'domo' is clearly a Japanese word. (Mr. Roboto anyone?) So what is it? We asked a college friend of ours who studied for a summer in Japan and can converse well enough in six languages, Spanish and Japanese included. Here's what he said:
me: what does 'domo' mean in Japanese?So there you go. It opened three days ago in the Design District, just in time for the Art Basel crowds. As for the food, we really can't say, because we are waiting for the menu to be sent to us right now. But we'll update as soon as we get anything.
Daniel: it enhances words
me: ok. so something like "very"?
Daniel: it's short for thank you
me: So if a restaurant named itself Domo Japones, what would you make of that?
Daniel: it's nonsense
me: ok, that's what I figured. Japones is clearly Spanish, I think
Daniel: yeah, i have no idea what kind of messed up fusion theme it's going for, but nice try
Domo Japones [Official Site]
Comments
Here's some info on Thank You Japanese.
http://www.genartpulse.com/archives/2007/12/turning_japones.php
Posted by: L2M | December 6, 2007 06:07 PM