Question
I’m planning to visit Japan soon and I’m a big fan of sushi. I want to make sure I communicate well when ordering sushi at a restaurant. How do I say “I would like to order sushi” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
寿司（すし）を注文（ちゅうもん）したいです。
Sushi o chuumon shitai desu.
I would like to order sushi.
When dining in Japan, it’s always helpful to know a few key phrases to enhance your experience. “Sushi o chuumon shitai desu” means “I would like to order sushi.” Here, 寿司 (sushi) is, of course, the dish you’re ordering; 注文 (chuumon) means “to order,” and したいです (shitai desu) indicates a desire or intention, similar to saying “would like to” in English.
If you want to make a specific request regarding the sushi, you can replace “sushi” with other dishes or ingredients. Adding “おねがいします” (onegai shimasu) after your request makes it more polite, similar to saying “please”. Enjoy your sushi experience in Japan!
