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Ordering sushi with no wasabi in English (advanced)

Advanced English for ordering sushi with no wasabi. Key line: “Hey, could I get the *salmon* *nigiri* with *no* *wasabi*, please?”

Full script

LinHey, could I get the salmon nigiri with no wasabi, please?
ThemAbsolutely. Do you want me to leave it plain, or on the side?
LinLeave it plain, please—wasabi and I just had a messy breakup.
ThemFair enough. Any other sushi, or are we keeping things peaceful today?
LinThat's it for now, and maybe keep the ginger from starting anything.
ThemGot it—one salmon nigiri, no wasabi, and zero spicy drama.
LinPerfect, thanks. My sinuses are grateful, even if my pride isn't.
ThemThen we're set—your order's safe, and your sinuses can relax today.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Ordering

✓ Could I get ...?

Polite way to order

More polite and natural than I want

Plain

✓ Leave it plain, please.

Ask for it with nothing extra

plain often means with nothing extra

That's it

✓ That's it for now.

You are done ordering for now

Shows you're finished for now

On the side

✓ on the side

Served separately

Use this for sauces or toppings

Quick answers

Ordering: what to say in English

Say “Could I get ...?” — polite way to order. More polite and natural than I want.

Plain: what to say in English

Say “Leave it plain, please.” — ask for it with nothing extra. plain often means with nothing extra.

That's it: what to say in English

Say “That's it for now.” — you are done ordering for now. Shows you're finished for now.

On the side: what to say in English

Say “on the side” — served separately. Use this for sauces or toppings.

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