Question
I’m visiting Osaka for the first time and I want to try some authentic local food. How do I ask someone “Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
近（ちか）くのおすすめのレストランを教（おし）えてもらえますか。
Chikaku no osusume no resutoran o oshiete moraemasuka?
Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?
This phrase is very useful when you are exploring a new area and want to try some local cuisine. Chikaku means “nearby” or “close by”; osusume means “recommendation” or “suggestion”; and resutoran refers to “restaurant”.
Oshiete moraemasuka means “Can you tell me” or “Can you share with me”. This expression is polite and commonly used when asking for information or suggestions. Simply replace resutoran with any other place you are interested in, like a cafe (カフェ, kafe) or souvenir shop (お土産屋, omiyage ya) to suit your needs while traveling.
