Question
I’m traveling to Japan and have a layover in Tokyo. I’d love to try some authentic sushi during my brief stay. How do I ask a local, “What is your recommended sushi restaurant around here?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめのすし屋（や）はこの近（ちか）くにありますか。
Osusume no sushiya wa kono chikaku ni arimasu ka?
What is your recommended sushi restaurant around here?
This phrase is perfect for finding local recommendations for sushi. Osusume means “recommendation”; sushiya indicates “sushi restaurant”; and kono chikaku ni arimasu ka means “is around here?” You can easily adapt this expression by replacing sushiya with other types of restaurants or stores, for example, rāmenya (ramen shop) or kissaten (café).
Simply ask a local this question to discover some hidden culinary gems during your layover!
