The Seal Who Came To Dinner

A broad sash worn with a Japanese kimono, tied in decorative knots.

“the obis on the geishas' kimonos were improperly tied”— Niles

A traditional Japanese garment, a full-length robe with wide sleeves.

“the obis on the geishas' kimonos were improperly tied”— Niles

A woman's light dressing gown or negligee, typically sheer and trimmed with lace or fur.

“A peach peignoir?”— Frasier

A formal evening suit typically worn for black-tie events.

“Niles, in his tuxedo is circulating around the living room”— Niles

A 1993 film (based on Amy Tan's 1989 novel) about the relationships between Chinese-American women and their Chinese immigrant mothers.

“Mistake my fanny, you ordered 'The Joy Luck Club'!”— Daphne

A Swiss dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot, which became a major food fad in the 1960s-70s.

“a waggish look at food fads of yesteryear entitled 'Fondue: What Were We Thinking?'”— Niles

A fictional award given by Niles's gourmet club in Seattle.

“My gourmet club is holding elections to see who will win this year's Golden Apron”— Niles

An iconic American chocolate bar made by The Hershey Company, famously given to civilians by American soldiers during wartime.

“You're not going to get her with a kind smile and a Hershey bar.”— Daphne

Highly prized and expensive edible fungi used in gourmet cooking, found underground near tree roots.

“He's doing his all-truffle menu. For the appetizer, he sculpts tiny mushroom trees, then he carves radishes to look like truffle pigs, snuffling around the roots.”— Niles

The Soviet forced labor camp system, used metaphorically by Niles to describe his apartment.

“I've moved out of the Montana and into that gulag with a game room.”— Niles

A fictional utopian place in James Hilton's 1933 novel 'Lost Horizon,' here used as a name for Niles's apartment building.

“At the Shangri-La? I can't tell the cream of Seattle's gourmet set that I've moved out of the Montana and into that gulag with a game room.”— Niles

The pseudonym used by Oscar Wilde after his release from prison. Here used as the name of a character in the episode, likely an allusion to Wilde.

“Last night, Sebastian Melmoth threw a lavish Japanese banquet.”— Niles

A character from the Popeye comic strip and cartoons, famous for mooching hamburgers from others.

“she'll still cadge a free meal faster than that bulbous cartoon fellow who mooches hamburgers from Popeye”— Niles

Classic American comic strip and cartoon character created by E.C. Segar in 1929.

“that bulbous cartoon fellow who mooches hamburgers from Popeye”— Niles

A luxury vehicle division of Toyota, known for its premium automobiles.

“you're so burned out you rear-end a Lexus, with four passengers”— Roz

The 1950-1953 conflict between North and South Korea in which the United States was a major participant.

“What, you mean Korea? Mr. Crane, it's not dating when you're an occupying force.”— Daphne

Traditional Japanese female entertainers skilled in various arts including dance, music, and conversation.

“A certain rival spent the entire evening carping about how the obis on the geishas' kimonos were improperly tied.”— Niles

The art of training and hunting with birds of prey, an aristocratic pursuit with centuries of tradition.

“The old girl's been smitten with Maris ever since she taught falconry at Maris's finishing school.”— Niles

Oxford University's prestigious rowing program, one of the oldest university rowing traditions in the world.

“Nice oarsmanship, Mr. Oxford Rowing Champ!”— Niles

German exclamation meaning 'God in heaven,' used as an expression of shock or disbelief.

“Gott im himmel! It's covered in her blood!”— Gretchen

German term of endearment meaning 'darling' or 'sweetheart.'

“Maris, liebchen. Is that you?”— Gretchen

A fragrant flower widely used in perfumery.

“Tubla root? / Jasmine.”— Frasier

A popular brand of commercial dog food.

“Maybe I should do that for Eddie. I could mold his Alpo into a cow.”— Martin

A major city in Belgium, known for its diamond trade and fashion industry.

“She's in Antwerp having her elbows done.”— Niles

A location in Korea referenced in the context of Martin's Korean War service.

“the gals in Pyong Chang used to think I was pretty damn cute.”— Martin

A fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain, frequently consumed by Frasier and Niles.

“He heads over to pour sherries.”— Frasier