Question
I’m planning to visit a Japanese restaurant for the first time and I’ve heard about “omakase” dining. Can you tell me how to ask the chef “What is today’s special in the omakase menu?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
今日（きょう）のおまかせメニューのおすすめは何（なん）ですか。
Kyou no omakase menyuu no osusume wa nan desuka?
What is today’s special in the omakase menu?
Omakase dining is a popular and unique experience at Japanese restaurants, where you leave the selection of dishes to the chef. The word 今日 (kyou) means “today,” おすすめ (osusume) refers to a recommendation or special, and メニュー (menyuu) means “menu.” By asking, “Kyou no omakase menyuu no osusume wa nan desuka?”, you’ll be able to discover what special dishes the chef has prepared for the day.
Feel free to use this expression when you want to explore daily specials or recommendations from the chef during your dining adventure in Japan!
