Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Dining
You
すみません、この〇〇(料理名)は辛いですか?
すみません、この〇〇はからいですか?
Excuse me, is this 〇〇 (dish name) spicy?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono 〇〇 (ryōri-mei) wa karai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sukoshi karai desu ga, daijōbu desu ka? Karasa no chōsei mo dekimasu yo.
Reply
はい、少し辛いですが、大丈夫ですか?辛さの調整もできますよ。
はい、すこしからいですが、だいじょうぶですか?からさのちょうせいもできますよ。
Yes, it's a little spicy, is that alright? We can also adjust the spiciness.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific dish on the menu.
Do not assume 'spicy' means the same level everywhere. Japanese 'spicy' might be mild to some, but very spicy to others. Always specify if you have severe allergies.
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