Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Dining
You
アレルギーがあってこのお通しが食べられないのですが、カットしてもらうことはできますか?
あれるぎーがあってこのおとおしがたべられないのですが、かっとしてもらうことはできますか?
I have an allergy and cannot eat this 'otoshi' (appetizer). Is it possible to decline it and have it removed from the bill?
Romaji: Arerugī ga atte kono otōshi ga taberarenai no desu ga, katto shite morau koto wa dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kakunin shite mairimasu. Moshi yoroshikereba, betsu no otsumami ni henkō mo kanō desu ga ikaga desu ka?
Reply
確認してまいります。もしよろしければ、別のおつまみに変更も可能ですがいかがですか?
かくにんしてまいります。もしよろしければ、べつのおつまみにへんこうもかのうですがいかがですか?
Let me check for you. If you'd like, we can substitute it with another appetizer instead. Would that be okay?
Gesture & etiquette
Politely point to the untouched dish while explaining your allergy to show you haven't eaten any.
Do not assume all Izakayas can waive the charge, as 'otoshi' is often considered a mandatory seating fee. Always ask politely rather than demanding a refund.