Question
I’m planning to visit Japan soon and I’ve heard a lot about the delicious sushi there. I want to try ordering sushi at a local restaurant. How do I politely say “I would like to order sushi” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
寿司（すし）を注文（ちゅうもん）したいです。
Sushi o chuumon shitai desu.
I would like to order sushi.
This is a straightforward and polite way to express your desire to order sushi in a Japanese restaurant. “Sushi o” specifies what you want; “chuumon” means “order”; and “shitai desu” translates to “would like to”.
This phrase can be adapted for any dish by simply replacing “sushi” with the name of the dish. For example, if you want to order ramen, you could say “Ramen o chuumon shitai desu.” Remember to be polite and add “onegaishimasu” (please) after stating your order if you want to be extra courteous. Enjoy your sushi experience in Japan!
