Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and I would love to try some local sushi. How do I ask “What sushi do you recommend?” in Japanese at a sushi restaurant?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの寿司（すし）は何（なん）ですか。
Osusume no sushi wa nan desuka?
What sushi do you recommend?
This phrase is particularly useful when you want to find out what the chef or staff recommend you to try at a sushi restaurant. “Osusume” means “recommendation”, and “sushi wa nan desuka” means “what sushi is it?”.
When visiting sushi restaurants in Japan, chefs often use seasonal ingredients, so asking for a recommendation is a great way to try fresh and unique sushi offerings. You can also adapt this expression to other food items by replacing “sushi” with your desired dish.
