Communicating To Your Sushi Chef In Japanese

You may want to say a few phrases in Japanese to show your chef that you respect his culture and his skill.  Here are a few essential phrases.

Gochiso-sama [deshita]: Thank you for the meal.

Hai: Yes.

Itadakimasu: “I will receive” or “let us eat”

Konichiwa: the indispensable Japanese form of greeting, equivalent to “Hello, how are you?”

Kudasai: Please

Arigato: Thank you