Question
I’m visiting Japan for the first time and I would like to try some authentic sushi. However, I’m not sure how to ask the chef for recommendations at a sushi restaurant. How do I ask “Can you recommend some sushi?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お勧（すす）めの寿司（すし）を教（おし）えてください。
Osusume no sushi o oshiete kudasai.
Can you recommend some sushi?
In Japan, getting recommendations from the chef is a great way to enjoy local delicacies tailored to your taste. The phrase “osusume” means “recommendation”, and you can use “oshiete kudasai” to ask someone to tell or teach you something. By using “osusume no sushi o oshiete kudasai”, you’re politely asking for their recommended sushi options.
Feel free to use this phrase to seek recommendations for other dishes by simply replacing “sushi” with the food item you’re interested in. Enjoy your culinary adventure in Japan!
