Question
I’m visiting Japan for the first time and I’m interested in trying authentic Japanese cuisine. How do I ask a restaurant staff for their recommendation for a popular dish 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 ryōri wa nan desuka?
What do you recommend from the menu?
This is a handy question to ask if you’re unsure what to order at a Japanese restaurant and want to try something popular or typical. Osusume means “recommendation” and ryōri means “dish” or “cuisine”. Nan desuka is “what is?” or “what do you?”
Use this phrase to engage in a conversation about the culinary highlights the restaurant has to offer. Substituting ryōri with other nouns can help you seek recommendations in various scenarios, such as “osusume no wain” for wine or “osusume no dezāto” for desserts.
