Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and want to try different types of sushi. When I visit a sushi restaurant, I would like to ask the chef to recommend some sushi. How do I say “Please recommend some sushi for me” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすすめの寿司（すし）を教えてください。
Osusume no sushi o oshiete kudasai.
Please recommend some sushi for me.
At a sushi restaurant, it is common to ask for recommendations as the chef knows best what is fresh and in season. “Osusume” means “recommendation” and “oshiete kudasai” means “please tell me” or “please teach me”. By using this phrase, you can enjoy a delightful variety of sushi based on the chef’s expertise.
This phrase can be adapted for other food and drinks by replacing “sushi” with whatever you’re interested in trying. For instance, if you want a drink recommendation, simply ask, “Osusume no nomimono o oshiete kudasai”.
