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imokase (이모까세)
What is it? 
A Korean slang term for a home-style omakase, usually at a small eatery run by an imo (“auntie”). The cook decides the menu and serves a sequence of comforting, familiar dishes rather than formal chef-driven courses.
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Food Culture Terms (Food Lingo)
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Korean
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