Formal — to staff
Restaurant
You
すみません、ご飯を半分にしてもらえますか？
すみません、ごはんをはんぶんにしてもらえますか？
Excuse me, could I have half a portion of rice?
Romaji: Sumimasen, gohan o hanbun ni shite moraemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Gohan hanbun desu ne.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。ご飯半分ですね。
はい、かしこまりました。ごはんはんぶんですね。
Yes, certainly. Half a portion of rice, correct?
Gesture & etiquette
A slight nod when ordering. If asking about portion size, a small hand gesture indicating half might be used, but generally verbal is sufficient.
Be aware that not all establishments offer customizations like half portions. If they say no, accept it politely.
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