Formal — to staff
Ramen · Shop
すみません、麺は固めでお願いできますか? — Excuse me, could I have the noodles firm, please? (Ramen · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、麺は固めでお願いできますか?
すみません、めんはかためでおねがいできますか?
Excuse me, could I have the noodles firm, please?
Romaji: Sumimasen, men wa katame de onegai dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Katame desu ne.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。固めですね。
はい、かしこまりました。かためですね。
Yes, certainly. Firm noodles, right.
Gesture & etiquette
None specific, perhaps a slight bow of the head as a polite request.
Some shops may not offer this option, or may only offer it for certain types of ramen. Be prepared for a 'No'.