Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Izakaya
You
すみません、注文をお願いします。
すみません、ちゅうもんをおねがいします。
Excuse me, we'd like to order.
Romaji: Sumimasen, chūmon o onegai shimasu. / Reply Romaji: Hai, tadaima ukagaimasu!
Reply
はい、ただいま伺います！
はい、ただいまうかがいます！
Yes, I'll be right with you!
Gesture & etiquette
Make eye contact with staff, possibly a slight raise of hand.
Do not shout. Wait for eye contact or a break in staff's activity before speaking. A slight hand raise is often sufficient.
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