That Free Sample Tray in a Japanese Food Hall? Ask Before You Reach.
To say Can I try a sample? in Japanese, say 試食できますか？ (shishoku dekimasu ka?).
Japan's food halls are full of sample trays. Here's how to ask before you reach for one.
試食できますか？
shishoku dekimasu ka?
Can I try a sample?
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