Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Restaurant
You
すみません、お冷はいただけますか？
すみません、おひやはいただけますか？
Excuse me, may I have some tap water (cold water)?
Romaji: Sumimasen, o-hiya wa itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Shōshō omachi kudasai.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。少々お待ちください。
はい、かしこまりました。しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, certainly. Please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Make a subtle drinking motion, or just politely wait for the response.
In some izakayas, especially cheaper ones, ordering a paid drink is implicitly expected. While it's acceptable to ask for o-hiya, try to also order at least one paid drink per person if you are staying for a long time.
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