Question
I am traveling to Japan and I love Japanese cuisine. I would like to ask a local in a restaurant if they can recommend a popular dish. How can I ask “Can you recommend a popular dish here?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ここで人気（にんき）の料理（りょうり）をおすすめしてくれますか。
Koko de ninki no ryouri o osusume shite kuremasuka?
Can you recommend a popular dish here?
This phrase will be particularly useful if you’re dining out and want to try what the locals love. Koko de means “here”; ninki no ryouri means “popular dish”; and osusume shite kuremasuka means “can you recommend?”
Feel free to use this expression when you’re at any restaurant or food stall to get local recommendations. You can also replace “koko de” with the name of a restaurant or location if needed. Enjoy your culinary adventure in Japan!
