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Year of the omakase-everything

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Small bites from Chez Kai, which has only fixed-priced menus and does not offer any a la carte options.

Small bites from Chez Kai, which has only fixed-price menus and does not offer a la carte options.

ST PHOTO: WONG AH YOKE

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SINGAPORE – Just a few years ago, the word omakase belonged to the exclusive wood-panelled domain of high-end Japanese sushi restaurants.

It means “I leave it up to you” and shows that diners trust the chef to serve them the best available produce of the day, usually at eye-watering prices.

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