Formal — to staff
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すみません、替え玉を麺固めで半分だけお願いできますか？
すみません、かえだまをめんかためではんぶんだけおねがいできますか？
Excuse me, could I get an extra helping of noodles, firm and only half a portion?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kae-dama o men katame de hanbun dake onegai dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, men katame hanbun desu ne. Shōshō omachi kudasai.
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はい、麺固め半分ですね。少々お待ちください。
はい、めんかためはんぶんですね。しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, firm noodles, half portion. Please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up one finger for 'kae-dama', then gesture a small amount with your thumb and forefinger for 'hanbun'.
Do not expect all shops to accommodate such specific requests, especially very busy ones or those with limited staff.
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