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오마카세

omakase
noun★Intermediate— a chef's choice meal where the chef selects and prepares dishes for the dinerLoanword from Japanese omakase
informal

A Japanese dining experience where the chef selects and prepares a series of dishes for the diner, typically sushi or other high-quality ingredients, without the diner choosing from a menu.

오마카세 식당에서는 셰프가 그날의 신선한 재료를 활용해 특별한 요리를 준비합니다.

At an omakase restaurant, the chef prepares special dishes using that day's fresh ingredients.

💡

The term comes from Japanese 'omakase' (お任せ), meaning 'I'll leave it up to you.'

Collocations

오마카세 코스omakase course오마카세 식당omakase restaurant

Synonyms

셰프 추천 코스셰프 선택 요리

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

Omakase is not just about the food but also about trusting the chef's expertise and enjoying the chef's personal touch.

📖Word Origin

From Japanese 'omakase' (お任せ), meaning 'I'll leave it up to you.' The concept originated in Japan, particularly in sushi restaurants, where the chef selects the best ingredients available that day.

📝Usage Notes

In Korean, '오마카세' is commonly used to refer to high-end dining experiences where the chef's expertise is trusted to create a meal. It is often associated with sushi but can apply to other cuisines as well.

Word Breakdown

오마카세
chef's choice
loanword
한영사전

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