Japanese in 20 seconds
“おすすめは何ですか？” — the one question that orders for you in Japan
Can't decide at a Japanese restaurant? Ask “すみません、おすすめは何ですか？” (what do you recommend?). Then just say “じゃあ、それでお願いします”. Works at ramen shops, izakaya and souvenir shops.
The staff answers
こちらが人気です。
This one is popular.
You say
すみません、おすすめは何ですか？
Excuse me, what do you recommend?
What it means
- おすすめ = YOUR PICK
- What do you recommend?
- Then: I'll have that!
It means: what do you recommend? And then just say: I'll have that.
Tip
Tip! It works anywhere. Ramen shops, bars, even souvenir shops. Stuck? Just ask this.
Say it slowly
おすすめは何ですか？
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