Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Dining
この料理は、おだし抜きにできますか? — Can this dish be made without dashi (fish stock)? (Restaurant · Dining, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
この料理は、おだし抜きにできますか?
このりょうりは、おだしぬきにできますか?
Can this dish be made without dashi (fish stock)?
Romaji: Kono ryōri wa, o-dashi nuki ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen, dashi wa sude ni haitte orimasu.
Reply
申し訳ございません、だしは既に入っております。
もうしわけございません、だしはすでにはいっております。
I apologize, but the dashi is already included.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific dish on the menu.
Dashi is a fundamental part of many Japanese dishes and often pre-made. Be prepared for a 'no' and consider alternative dishes.