Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Tachinomiya
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すみません、とりあえず何かおすすめの肴はありますか？
すみません、とりあえずなにかおすすめのさかなはありますか？
Excuse me, do you have any recommended appetizers/snacks for now?
Romaji: Sumimasen, toriaezu nanika osusume no sakana wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, edamame ya hiyayakko ga ninki desu. Kyou no shinsen na sashimi mo osusume desu.
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はい、枝豆や冷奴が人気です。今日の新鮮な刺身もおすすめです。
はい、えだまめやひややっこがにんきです。きょうのしんせんなおさしみもおすすめです。
Yes, edamame and hiyayakko (chilled tofu) are popular. Today's fresh sashimi is also recommended.
Gesture & etiquette
Looking around at the menu or pointing vaguely.
Avoid loud conversations or extended stays if the place is very crowded, especially at a tachinomiya.
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