Omakase (お任せ, o-makase) is a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it up to you" (from Japanese "to entrust" (任せる, makaseru)).

Usage

In American English, the expression is used by patrons at sushi restaurants to leave the selection to the chef. It differs from ordering à la carte. The chef will generally present a series of plates, beginning with the lightest fare and proceeding to the heaviest dishes. The phrase is not exclusive to service of raw fish with rice, and can incorporate grilling, simmering, or other cooking techniques as well.

Characteristics

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. Ordering omakase can be a gamble, but the customer typically receives the highest-quality fish available at a lower cost than if it had been ordered à la carte.

See also

References

Omakase was a solo album by Dan the Automator. The album was due for release as early as 2002. However, the album was shelved due to the merger of MCA and Geffen Records.

Featured artists

External links

Omakase is the third studio album by the dance band Electric Company. It was released in 1999 on Vinyl Communications.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Brad Laner. 

Personnel

References