Question
I’m planning to visit Japan for the first time and I’m eager to try authentic Japanese cuisine. Could you tell me how to ask for recommendations for local food specialties at the restaurant in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの料理（りょうり）は何（なん）ですか。
Osusume no ryoori wa nan desuka?
What are the recommended dishes?
This phrase will help you find out what local specialties are worth trying at a restaurant. Osusume means “recommendation” or “recommended”; ryoori means “dish” or “cuisine”; and nan desu ka is used for asking “what is it?”
If you’d like to be even more specific, you can replace ryoori with a type of dish or ingredient you are interested in. For example, if you want to know any recommended seafood dishes, you can say “Osusume no seafood wa nan desuka?”
Use this expression when you’re dining out to explore various unique and delicious local flavors!
