Question
I’m planning to visit a local sushi restaurant in Tokyo, and I’d like to express gratitude to the chef for the delicious sushi meal. How can I say “Thank you for the delicious meal” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おいしい食事（しょくじ）をありがとうございます。
Oishii shokuji o arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the delicious meal.
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude for a meal in Japan. The word “oishii” means “delicious,” and “shokuji” means “meal.” The phrase “arigatou gozaimasu” is a polite way to say “thank you.” If you want to make it more casual, you can say “oishii shokuji arigatou” without the “gozaimasu,” but it’s always nice to use the polite form in a restaurant setting. This expression shows appreciation and respect for the effort and skill the chef put into preparing the meal. Enjoy your sushi experience in Tokyo!
