Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Dining
すみません、このお通しは席料に含まれていますか？ — Excuse me, is this appetizer (otoshi) included in the seating charge? (Izakaya · Dining, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
すみません、このお通しは席料に含まれていますか？
すみません、このおとおしはせきりょうにふくまれていますか？
Excuse me, is this appetizer (otoshi) included in the seating charge?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono otōshi wa seki-ryō ni fukumarete imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, otōshi wa seki-ryō to shite o-kaikei ni fukumarete orimasu.
Reply
はい、お通しは席料としてお会計に含まれております。
はい、おとおしはせきりょうとしておかいけいにふくまれております。
Yes, the otoshi is included in your bill as a seating charge.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently at the small dish served.
In many izakayas, otoshi is mandatory and cannot be refused. Politely inquire rather than demand its removal.
#izakaya#otoshi#seating charge#bill#dining#restaurant