Question
I’m traveling to Japan for the first time and I’m very interested in trying authentic Japanese cuisine. How do I ask a local, “Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
近（ちか）くのおいしいレストランをおすすめしてもらえますか。
Chikaku no oishii resutoran o osusume shite moraemasu ka?
Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?
When you want a recommendation, “osusume shite moraemasu ka” can be very useful. “Chikaku” means “nearby” and “oishii” is “delicious”. This phrase is quite handy when you’re exploring a new area and want to try the local dining options. Simply replace “resutoran” with any other place you’re interested in, such as “kafe” (cafe) or “izakaya” (Japanese-style pub), and you’ll be set for your culinary adventure!
