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otōshi (お通し)
What is it? 
A Japanese small dish served automatically at the start of a meal in places like izakaya, functioning as a table charge. Similar to tsukidashi, it is not chosen by the customer and is part of the dining custom rather than a free side dish.
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Restaurant Culture Terms
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Japanese
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Japan
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tsukidashi (つきだし)
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