Omakase
Omakase (お任せ o-makase) is a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it to you" (from Japanese "to entrust" (任せる makaseru)). In Japan it can be used at any restaurant.
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Usage [edit]
In American English, the expression is used at sushi restaurants to leave the selection to the chef. It differs from ordering à la carte.[1] The chef will generally present a series of plates, beginning with the lightest fare and proceeding to heaviest, richest dishes.[2] The phrase is not exclusive to service of raw fish with rice, and can incorporate grilling, simmering, or other cooking techniques as well.[3]
Characteristics [edit]
Customers ordering omakase style expect the chef to be innovative and surprising in the selection of dishes, and the meal can be likened to an artistic performance by the chef.[4] Ordering omakase can be a gamble; however, the customer typically receives the highest-quality fish in stock at a cheaper price than if it had been ordered à la carte.[5]
From the restaurant's perspective, a large number of customers ordering omakase can help in planning for food costs.
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References [edit]
- ^ Corson, Trevor (2007). The Zen of Fish. New York: HarperCollins. pp. 318–319. ISBN 978-0-06-088350-8.
- ^ Corson, p. 77.
- ^ Corson, pp. 98, 113.
- ^ Corson, pp. 102, 288.
- ^ Issenberg, Sasha (2007). The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy. New York: Gotham Books. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-59240-294-6.
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