Question
My friend and I are visiting a Japanese restaurant but neither of us can read kanji very well. How do I ask the waiter, “Can you recommend a popular dish?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの料理（りょうり）を教（おし）えてください。
Osusume no ryoori o oshiete kudasai.
Please recommend a popular dish.
Japan is famous for its delicious cuisine and there are countless dishes to try. “Osusume” means recommendation; “ryoori” means dish or cuisine; and “oshiete kudasai” means please tell or please teach. This phrase is very useful when you come across a menu in Japanese and need help selecting a dish.
If you’re looking to try something new or feel overwhelmed by the choices, you might use this phrase to ask a waiter for their expert opinion. Enjoy your culinary adventure!
