Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Dining
You
アレルギーがあるので、お通しをなしにすることはできますか？
あれるぎーがあるので、おとおしをなしにすることはできますか？
I have an allergy. Is it possible to opt out of the 'Otoshi' (appetizer/table charge)?
Romaji: Arerugī ga aru node, otōshi o nashi ni suru koto wa dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kashikomarimashita. Otōshidai wa hikasete itadakimasu ne.
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かしこまりました。お通し代は引かせていただきますね。
かしこまりました。おとおしだいはひかせていただきますね。
Certainly. We will waive the table appetizer charge for you.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold one hand up slightly with an apologetic head tilt.
Refusing 'Otoshi' simply because you don't want to pay is generally considered bad manners in Japan, as it acts as a seating fee. Only request to cancel it for health, allergy, or strict dietary reasons.
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