Question
I’m planning to visit Japan for the first time and I’ve always been fascinated by sushi. How do I politely ask for recommendations for good sushi restaurants when speaking to hotel staff in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おいしい寿司（すし）屋（や）をおすすめしていただけますか。
Oishii sushi-ya o osusume shite itadakemasu ka?
Could you please recommend a good sushi restaurant?
This phrase is very useful when you want recommendations for specific types of eateries or places. “Oishii” means “delicious” or “good”; “sushi-ya” refers to a sushi restaurant; and “osusume” means “recommendation”. “Itadakemasu ka” is a polite way of asking, implying “could you please do ~ for me?”
Feel free to modify this phrase by replacing “sushi-ya” with other types of restaurants or attractions you are interested in. Enjoy immersing yourself in Japanese cuisine!
