Formal — to staff
Ramen · Customization
You
すみません、ラーメンの油を少なめにできますか？ / ラーメンの味を薄めにできますか？
すみません、ラーメンのあぶらをすくなめにできますか？ / ラーメンのあじをうすめにできますか？
Excuse me, can I have my ramen with less oil? / Can I have my ramen with lighter flavor/less salt?
Romaji: Sumimasen, rāmen no abura o sukuname ni dekimasu ka? / Rāmen no aji o usume ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Sukuname ni shimasu ne.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。少なめにしますね。
はい、かしこまりました。すくなめにしますね。
Yes, certainly. I'll make it less for you.
Gesture & etiquette
Gently gesture towards the ramen or your bowl, then make a 'less' motion with your hand.
While many ramen shops accommodate customization, some shops, especially those with very specific traditions or busy periods, might not. Always ask politely and be understanding if they cannot fulfill your request.