Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Bar
生酒のおすすめはありますか? — Do you have any recommended unpasteurized sake? (Izakaya · Bar, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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生酒のおすすめはありますか?
なまざけのおすすめはありますか?
Do you have any recommended unpasteurized sake?
Romaji: Namazake no osusume wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, honjitsu wa marumaru to sankaku no namazake ga gozaimasu. Dochira ni nasaimasu ka?
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はい、本日は〇〇と△△の生酒がございます。どちらになさいますか?
はい、ほんじつはまるまるとさんかくのなまざけがございます。どちらになさいますか?
Yes, today we have XX and YY unpasteurized sake. Which would you like?
Gesture & etiquette
Look at the menu, then make eye contact with staff.
Be prepared to specify your preference if they offer multiple options. 'Namazake' is unpasteurized, so expect a fresh, sometimes bolder flavor.