1.
extra-large serving; super-sized portion
The largest available serving size at a restaurant, particularly at chain restaurants like beef bowl (gyuudon) shops. Larger than 大盛り (large).
I got the extra-large serving, but there was too much and I couldn't finish it.
Usage
特盛り is widely used at chain restaurants, especially 牛丼 (beef bowl) chains like 吉野家, 松屋, and すき家. Knowing the portion size scale is useful for ordering.
PORTION SIZE SCALE (common at restaurants):
Common collocations
- 特盛りを頼む (to order an extra-large)
- 特盛りにする (to go with the extra-large)
- 特盛り無料 (extra-large at no extra charge)
Related words
Related Words
Related:
並盛り (regular serving)
Related:
大盛り (large serving)
Related:
おかわり (second helping, refill)