Question
I’m currently traveling in Japan, and I’ve decided to visit a local restaurant in Kyoto. I want to try their recommended dish but I’m not sure how to ask for it in Japanese. How do I say “What do you recommend?” in a restaurant?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめは何（なん）ですか。
Osusume wa nan desuka?
What do you recommend?
This is a handy phrase to use when you want to ask for recommendations, especially in restaurants. “Osusume” means “recommendation” or “something recommended”, while “nan desuka” translates to “what is it?” You can use this expression to inquire about recommended dishes, or even in other contexts where you might want a suggestion.
Feel free to pair this phrase with gestures or pointing to the menu to make it even more effective when communicating with staff. Enjoy discovering new tastes in Kyoto!
