Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Dietary · Restrictions
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すみません、この料理に鰹節（かつおぶし）は入っていますか？
すみません、このりょうりに かつおぶしははいっていますか？
Excuse me, does this dish contain bonito flakes?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono ryōri ni katsuobushi wa haitte imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dashi ni tsukatte orimasu. Meshiagaremasen ka?
Reply
はい、出汁（だし）に使っております。召し上がれませんか？
はい、だしにつかっております。めしあがれませんか？
Yes, it is used in the soup stock (dashi). Can you not eat it?
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the menu item or the dish if it's already served.
Do not assume all staff know intricate details of every ingredient. Be prepared for them to check with the kitchen. State your dietary need clearly and calmly.
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