Question
I am traveling to Japan and want to try ordering sushi at a local restaurant. However, I’m a bit nervous as I’m not sure how to properly ask for recommendations. How can I ask, “Can you recommend a sushi?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの寿司（すし）を教（おし）えてください。
Osusume no sushi o oshiete kudasai.
Can you recommend a sushi?
This phrase is great for getting suggestions from the staff or chef at a sushi restaurant. Osusume means “recommendation”; sushi refers to what you want to order; and oshiete kudasai means “please tell me/inform me.”
You can adjust this phrase to suit other types of food by replacing sushi with the dish you’re interested in. This is a polite way to engage with local staff and ensure you try something that is recommended by the people who know their menu best.
