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- adjective Japanese cuisine Chef's choice
Etymologies
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Examples
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Instead, diners must accept whatever the chef gives them, a tradition known as "omakase" -- a Japanese expression that can be loosely translated as "trust the chef."
Sushi Bullies 2008
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Instead, diners must accept whatever the chef gives them, a tradition known as "omakase" -- a Japanese expression that can be loosely translated as "trust the chef."
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Ravi DeRossi, owner of DeRossi Global, famous for bars such as Death & Company, will soon open Carteles, a four-course chef's table that he is describing as omakase-style in terms of both food and cocktails.
Less Is More On This Menu Sumathi Reddy 2011
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To best experience the chef's handiwork, order the omakase, which is based on the number of dishes you prefer.
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I know when I have been to Philly you have a choice of three different price levels for omakase, which is what I imagine the restaurants omakase is like.
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The omakase was a nine-course tasting menu in which not a single dish was repeated on any table.
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The omakase was a nine-course tasting menu in which not a single dish was repeated on any table.
Thestar.com - Home Page Ivy Knight 2010
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Trust Them The ultimate dining experience for sushi lovers is "omakase" (loosely translated, "trust the chef"), in which the chef serves diners a meal of his choosing, based on what is freshest that day.
Sushi Bullies 2008
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But Arima-san will take the strengths in his kitchen on that day and present to you his best effort if you allow him to do so by ordering 'omakase' Chef's recommendations.
Archive 2005-05-01 2005
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But Arima-san will take the strengths in his kitchen on that day and present to you his best effort if you allow him to do so by ordering 'omakase' Chef's recommendations.
sarahatlee commented on the word omakase
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omakase
March 7, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word omakase
This is so cool! I didn't know there was a word for "chef's pleasure."
March 7, 2007
seanahan commented on the word omakase
This is something I'll have to try.
March 8, 2007