Question
I’m traveling to Osaka soon and want to make sure I try some local specialties. How do I ask a local “What do you recommend to eat here?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ここでおすすめの食べ物は何ですか？
Koko de osusume no tabemono wa nan desuka?
What do you recommend to eat here?
This is a useful phrase when you want to seek local food recommendations. “Koko de” means “here”; “osusume” means “recommendation”; “tabemono” means “food”; and “nan desuka” asks “what is it?” or “what is?”. You can use this phrase to find out about popular dishes or specialties specific to the area you are visiting. For instance, while in Osaka, locals might suggest trying takoyaki or okonomiyaki! Simply replace “tabemono” with other items you’re interested in, such as “omiyage” (souvenirs) if you’re looking for gift ideas.
