Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Dining
You
ご飯を少なめにしていただけますか？
ごはんをすくなめにしていただけますか？
Could I have a smaller portion of rice, please? / Could you make the rice portion smaller?
Romaji: Gohan o sukuname ni shite itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kashikomarimashita. Sukuname ni itashimasu.
Reply
かしこまりました。少なめにいたします。
かしこまりました。すくなめにいたします。
Certainly. I will make it a smaller portion.
Gesture & etiquette
Make a small 'cup' gesture with hands or indicate 'less' with a hand motion.
It's usually acceptable to ask for less, but asking for extra rice might sometimes incur a small charge or not be possible for specific set meals. Don't waste food.
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