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Ask a local for a nearby restaurant recommendation — Japanese
A casual conversation for asking a local to recommend a nearby restaurant and checking what to order and how to get there.
Quick answer
この近くでおすすめの店はありますか？
Meaning Is there a restaurant around here you'd recommend?
Kono chikaku de osusume no mise wa arimasu ka?
When to use it
Use this when you'd rather ask a local for a nearby place they actually recommend than rely only on search results.
Core phrases
この近くでおすすめの店はありますか？
Kono chikaku de osusume no mise wa arimasu ka?
Is there a restaurant around here you'd recommend?
地元の人がよく行く店はどこですか？
Jimotono hitogayoku iku mise wa dokodesu ka?
Where do locals usually go?
歩いて行けますか？
Aruite ikemasu ka?
Can I walk there?
What you may hear
この近くにいい店があります。
Kono chikakuniii misegārimasu.
There's a good place nearby.
少し歩きます。
Sukoshi arukimasu.
It's a bit of a walk.
How to respond
何の料理が有名ですか？
Nanno ryōriga yūmeidesu ka?
What dish is it known for?
地図で見せてもらえますか？
Chizude misetemoraemasu ka?
Could you show me on the map?
Mini conversation
You
この近くでおすすめの店はありますか？
Kono chikaku de osusume no mise wa arimasu ka?
Is there a restaurant around here you'd recommend?
Other person
この近くにいい店があります。
Kono chikakuniii misegārimasu.
There's a good place nearby.
You
何の料理が有名ですか？
Nanno ryōriga yūmeidesu ka?
What dish is it known for?
More natural
Mention the kind of food, budget, or that you want somewhere nearby to get a more useful recommendation.
Good to know
Opening hours, days off, and reservation availability can change, so check the place again before going.
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