一いち見げんの客きゃく

noun

first-time customer; chance customer; customer without an introduction

Refers to a customer visiting an inn, restaurant, or similar establishment for the first time, especially without a referral from a regular. Often used in contexts where such customers may be treated with caution or even refused.

See also: 一見さん · 一見客

• この料りょう亭ていは一いち見げんの客きゃくお断ことわりです。

  This traditional restaurant does not accept first-time customers without an introduction.

• 一いち見げんの客きゃくでも気き軽がるに入はいれる店みせを探さがしている。

  I'm looking for a place where even walk-in customers can feel welcome.