Ordering ramen like a local

1. 1

   何名様ですか？

   nanmei-sama desu ka?

   First thing staff will ask when you enter: how many people? Learn to hear and answer this.

   Use when being greeted at a restaurant entrance, staff asking party size

   何名様ですか？

   nanmei-sama desu ka?

   How many guests?

2. 2

   二人です

   futari desu

   Answering the 'how many' question. Use the Japanese counter for people.

   Use when telling restaurant staff your party size, answering 何名様ですか

   二人です。

   futari desu.

   Two people.

3. 3

   お水お願いします

   omizu onegaishimasu

   Water is usually free but sometimes you need to ask. Here's how.

   Use when asking for water at a restaurant

   お水お願いします。

   omizu onegaishimasu.

   Water, please.

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