How do I ask chefs who don't speak in English if they can torch sashimi, in writing?

1. How do you call a sushi chef?
2. What does the Japanese word Omakase mean?
3. What is Omakase style?
4. How do you say chef's choice in Japanese?
5. Is mixing wasabi and soy sauce rude?
6. Is it rude to eat sushi with your hands?
7. Why is Omakase so good?
8. Is Nobu Omakase worth it?
9. How expensive is Omakase?
10. Do you tip at Omakase?
11. How do you enjoy Omakase?
12. Do you eat Omakase with your hands?

How do you call a sushi chef?

The terms “Itamae” and “Shokunin” are used as a title for the chef. “Itamae” refers to a skilled sushi chef, while Shokunin means simply someone skilled at a profession.

What does the Japanese word Omakase mean?

In Japan, "omakase" simply means that the customer leaves the details to an order to the shop. Ordering up an "omakase" in sushi is quite straightforward - where ingredients may somewhat be arbitrarily placed on a plate.

What is Omakase style?

Omakase is a traditional Japanese dining style in which the chef provides a meal tailored to your preferences based on availability, budget, taste, and seasonality. A comparable concept in Western cuisine would be the “tasting menu,” but omakase is so much more than that.

How do you say chef's choice in Japanese?

Kase it's delicious! Omakase may sound very elegant in essence, but it is simply the Japanese word for saying something like “chef's choice” or “I'll leave it up to you.” The word “omakase” has its roots in the the verb “to entrust” meaning that you trust the chef to deliver a medley of quality flavors.

Is mixing wasabi and soy sauce rude?

Yes, it's rude to mix wasabi and soy sauce together in a Japanese restaurant. ... The wasabi on your plate is there to add spice to your dish. It needs to be used artfully and correctly to avoid insulting the chef. Please note, this rule typically applies to eating sushi in Japanese restaurants.

Is it rude to eat sushi with your hands?

It is OK to eat nigiri-zushi (sushi) with your hands. Sashimi is only to be eaten with your chopsticks. Pick up the nigiri-zushi and dip the fish (neta) into your shoyu, not the rice (which will soak up too much shoyu). ... It is not meant to be eaten in the same bite as a piece of sushi.

Why is Omakase so good?

Omakase sushi usually serves up some of the best sushi. It is considered a form of respect and a compliment to the chef to order omakase style, especially in Japan. It means that you trust the chef to provide you with a great meal.

Is Nobu Omakase worth it?

Throughout the meal the flavor balance was spot on. The Nobu omakase is $125, which seems steep, but with somewhere around a dozen exciting and finely tuned dishes, you're getting your money's worth. ... If you've been to Nobu before and crave an adventurous, curious option, the omakase is a perfect choice.

How expensive is Omakase?

Can you get cheaper? Yes, there are plenty of omakase meals for around $60 and up, but high end is pretty consistently over $90, given ingredient costs.

Do you tip at Omakase?

Omakase is an experience defined by exceptional service and employees with rare skill sets and experience, so any tip you leave should reflect that. ... Generally, I prefer a customer to tip the waitstaff 15-20% and to tip the chefs around 10% at a standard bar.

How do you enjoy Omakase?

When enjoying an omakase course, reserve questions about the content of a particular piece of sushi until after you've eaten it. Pick up the sushi with your hand or chopsticks. When you're ready to eat the sushi, pick it up with either your left or right hand. Then push the whole piece of sushi into your mouth.

Do you eat Omakase with your hands?

Most Japanese people eat sushi with their hands. Especially with nigiri sushi (single pieces of sushi with meat or fish on top of rice), it's totally acceptable. ... Some people now use chopsticks because they think it is cleaner, but in most Japanese restaurants you wipe your hands with a hot towel first.