Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Dining
You
すみません、お通しは結構です。
すみません、おとおしはけっこうです。
Excuse me, the appetizer (otsukidashi) is not necessary for us. / We would like to decline the otsukidashi.
Romaji: Sumimasen, otōshi wa kekkō desu. / Reply Romaji: Kashikomarimashita. Otōshi wa nashi de uketamawarimasu.
Reply
かしこまりました。お通しは無しで承ります。
かしこまりました。おとおしはなしでうけたまわります。
Understood. We will proceed without the otsukidashi.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, polite hand gesture.
While possible, it's sometimes frowned upon, especially in smaller, local establishments. Be polite and prepared for it to not be an option everywhere.
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