Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Ramen
You
すみません、替え玉をお願いします。固さは「ハリガネ」で、量は半玉にできますか？
すみません、かえだまをおねがいします。かたさは「ハリガネ」で、りょうははんたまにできますか？
Excuse me, I'd like an extra serving of noodles (kae-dama). Can I get them "harigane" (very firm) and a half-portion?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kae-dama o onegai shimasu. Katasa wa "harigane" de, ryō wa hantama ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. "Harigane" no hantama desu ne. Sugu ni omochi shimasu.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。「ハリガネ」の半玉ですね。すぐにお持ちします。
はい、かしこまりました。「ハリガネ」のはんたまですね。すぐにおもちします。
Yes, certainly. "Harigane" and a half-portion, correct? I'll bring it right away.
Gesture & etiquette
Holding up the bowl, or an empty kae-dama plate if one was provided earlier.
Some shops might not offer half-portions or specific firmness levels. Be prepared for a 'No'. Don't order kae-dama too early; it's meant to be added to the remaining soup.