Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Izakaya
あの、出汁も魚介類も使わないヴィーガン料理はありますか？ — Excuse me, do you have any vegan dishes that don't use dashi (fish stock) or seafood? (Restaurant · Izakaya, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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あの、出汁も魚介類も使わないヴィーガン料理はありますか？
あの、だしもぎょかいるいもつかわないヴィーガンりょうりはありますか？
Excuse me, do you have any vegan dishes that don't use dashi (fish stock) or seafood?
Romaji: Ano, dashi mo gyokairui mo tsukawanai vīgan ryōri wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen, dashi o tsukawanai ryōri wa go-yōi ga gozaimasen.
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申し訳ございません、出汁を使わない料理はご用意がございません。
もうしわけございません、だしをつかわないりょうりはごよういがございません。
We apologize, but we don't have dishes that don't use dashi.
Gesture & etiquette
No specific gesture needed, clear verbal communication is key.
Being very specific about 'dashi' (fish stock) and 'gyokairui' (seafood) is crucial for true vegan/vegetarian requests in Japan, as many dishes might contain them even if they appear vegetable-based. Be prepared for a 'no' as it's not always common.