Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Izakaya
すみません、この料理は二人でシェアしても大丈夫ですか? — Excuse me, is it okay to share this dish between two people? (Restaurant · Izakaya, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、この料理は二人でシェアしても大丈夫ですか?
すみません、このりょうりはふたりでシェアしてもだいじょうぶですか?
Excuse me, is it okay to share this dish between two people?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono ryōri wa futari de shea shite mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, mochiron desu. Torizara o omochi shimasu ka?
Reply
はい、もちろんです。取り皿をお持ちしますか?
はい、もちろんです。とりざらをおもちしますか?
Yes, of course. Would you like small plates for sharing?
Gesture & etiquette
Gesture between yourself and your companion, and point at the menu item.
In some very traditional or high-end restaurants, sharing single main dishes might be less common. Always ask first.