Question
I’m a big fan of Japanese food, especially sushi. I’m planning to visit a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, but I’m not sure how to ask for the chef’s recommendation in Japanese. How do I say, “Can you recommend a sushi dish?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの寿司（すし）を教（おし）えていただけますか？
Osusume no sushi o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
Can you recommend a sushi dish?
This is a polite way to ask for recommendations in a Japanese restaurant. Osusume means “recommendation”; sushi is self-explanatory; and oshiete itadakemasu ka is a polite way to ask someone to tell or teach you something. You can use this expression not only to ask about sushi but can also replace sushi with any other dish or item you are interested in.
Feel free to use this phrase to enhance your dining experience in Japan by getting the chef’s insight into the best dishes on offer.
