Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Ordering
すみません、麺を少し柔らかめにできますか？ — Excuse me, can I have my noodles a bit softer? (Restaurant · Ordering, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、麺を少し柔らかめにできますか？
すみません、めんをすこしやわらかめにできますか？
Excuse me, can I have my noodles a bit softer?
Romaji: Sumimasen, men o sukoshi yawarakame ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, shōchi itashimashita. Shōshō omachi kudasai.
Reply
はい、承知いたしました。少々お待ちください。
はい、しょうちいたしました。しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, certainly. Please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Hand over the meal ticket or make a polite gesture towards the chef/staff.
Don't ask for complicated customizations during peak hours. Some shops may not offer customization; accept their response gracefully.
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