Honorific term for a meal, used to show respect toward the person eating. Often used in service contexts or when referring to someone of higher status.
See also: 膳
Emperor's meal; meal of a noble
Specifically refers to a meal prepared for the Emperor or a high-ranking noble. Historical and formal; not used for ordinary honorific situations.
high-quality; premium (food/drink)
Used as a prefix to indicate that a food or drink item is of superior quality, often in product names like 御膳そば.
See also: 御膳蕎麦
We serve the meal to the guest.
Please enjoy your meal.
The Emperor's meal is prepared by special cooks.
The premium soba at this shop is especially delicious.
御膳 is the honorific term used for a meal served to someone of high status, while 膳 is the neutral word for the tray or meal itself.
Standard kanji spelling for the honorific noun and prefix.
Alternative spelling with honorific ご in kana; less common than 御膳.
Combination of honorific prefix 御 (ご) and 膳 (ぜん, 'tray; meal'). The reading ごぜん is a standard honorific formation.