Formal — to staff
Ramen · Shop
すみません、麺を少なめにしてもらうことは可能ですか? — Excuse me, is it possible to get a smaller portion of noodles? (Ramen · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、麺を少なめにしてもらうことは可能ですか?
すみません、めんをすくなめにしてもらうことはかのうですか?
Excuse me, is it possible to get a smaller portion of noodles?
Romaji: Sumimasen, men o sukuname ni shite morau koto wa kanou desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dekimasu yo. Men sukuname desu ne.
Reply
はい、できますよ。麺少なめですね。
はい、できますよ。めんすくなめですね。
Yes, we can do that. Less noodles, right?
Gesture & etiquette
A slight hand gesture indicating 'less' or 'small'.
Do not expect a discount for a smaller portion unless explicitly offered.