Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional restaurant in Kyoto and I’d like to try some local specialties. How do I ask the waiter “What do you recommend?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめは何（なん）ですか。
Osusume wa nan desuka?
What do you recommend?
This phrase is very useful when you want to know the specialties or recommended dishes at a restaurant. “Osusume” means “recommendation,” and “nan desuka” means “what is it?”. You can use this expression not only in restaurants but also for asking recommendations in shops or other contexts.
Enjoy discovering the delicious local specialties Kyoto has to offer! You might also want to follow up with “Kyoto ryouri desu ka?” if you want to ensure the recommendation is a Kyoto specialty.
