Formal — to staff
Ramen · Shop
すみません、今、食券を渡しましたが、油少なめでお願いできますでしょうか? — Excuse me, I just handed over my ticket, but could I possibly ask for less oil? (Ramen · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
すみません、今、食券を渡しましたが、油少なめでお願いできますでしょうか?
すみません、いま、しょっけんをわたしましたが、あぶらすくなめでおねがいできますでしょうか?
Excuse me, I just handed over my ticket, but could I possibly ask for less oil?
Romaji: Sumimasen, ima, shokken o watashimashita ga, abura sukuna-me de onegai dekimasu deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Abura sukuna-me desu ne.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。油少なめですね。
はい、かしこまりました。あぶらすくなめですね。
Yes, certainly. Less oil, correct?
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, apologetic expression.
Avoid making too many changes or highly customized requests, especially during busy hours. Some shops might not accommodate changes after the ticket is handed over, but it's always polite to ask.