Formal — to staff
Ramen · Shop
すみません、麺は硬めで、油少なめでお願いできますか？ — Excuse me, could I please have the noodles firm and with less oil? (Ramen · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
すみません、麺は硬めで、油少なめでお願いできますか？
すみません、めんはかためで、あぶらすくなめで、おねがいできますか？
Excuse me, could I please have the noodles firm and with less oil?
Romaji: Sumimasen, men wa katame de, abura sukuname de onegai dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, shouchi itashimashita.
Reply
はい、承知いたしました。
はい、しょうちいたしました。
Yes, certainly. / Understood.
Gesture & etiquette
No specific gesture needed, clear verbal request is sufficient.
Do not make overly complicated requests if the shop seems busy or not accustomed to customization. Some shops may not offer customization.
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