Why do Japanese restaurants close from 3-5pm?

Question

I've also noticed some indian and pakistani restaurants that also closed from 3-5pm. Whats up with that?

Answer 1

The chefs need some break also!

Answer 2

I donn't know of any Japanese or Indian restaurants closing between the 3 and 5pm for reasons other than regrouping for the evening trade.

Answer 3

It it likely not specifically because they're Japanese, Indian or Pakistani restaurants, just that restaurant footflow is lowest between 3-5, particularly with smaller restaurants, i.e. everyone's done with lunch and haven't come for dinner yet. As the above poster said, they probably do need a break!  :)

Answer 4

The Asian and Indian form of Siesta..

Answer 5

It's probably the only time they can spin together as a family.

Answer 6

they closed for pray

Answer 7

I worked for a Japanese restaurant and the same chefs/cooks work the lunch shift and the dinner shift.  They usually come in at 9 or 10am to prep and cook for lunch and then come back at 4pm to prep and cook for dinner.  It's a long work day and your break is during the closed hours.  We closed from 2pm to 5pm.

Answer 8

I read a kids' book about this the other day. Those cultures close their restaurants and shops in order to nap for a while.

Answer 9

the same people who worked lunch will probably work till closing.  snore time.