Japanese phrase
___は地元伝統の味ですか？ ___ wa ji moto den tō no aji de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ a traditional local specialty?
When to use it
Asks whether something is a traditional local specialty. It is commonly used when asking about regional food while traveling.
Example dialogue
このお菓子は地元伝統の味ですか？ ko no o ka shi wa ji moto den tō no aji de su ka
Is this sweet a traditional flavor from this area?
そうです、地元で昔から親しまれています。 sō de su ji moto de mukashi ka ra shita shi ma re te i ma su
That's right. People here have enjoyed it for generations.