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tasting menu

American  

noun

  1. a fixed-price restaurant meal or menu consisting of small portions of numerous dishes.

    We ordered the 6-course tasting menu for $125.


Etymology

Origin of tasting menu

First recorded in 1975–80

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Ellie Estrada-Londo, the pastry chef at Nisei, debuted its dessert tasting menu last October, after working at the San Francisco restaurant for about four years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

At the time, Ynyshir, which serves Japanese-inspired raw dishes as part of its nearly £500 per head 30-course tasting menu, accused inspectors of not understanding its specialised procedures.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

They may blanch at a $200 tasting menu and not be able to enjoy their food.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Ynyshir offers a high-end dining experience starting at £468 per person, including a 30-course tasting menu and an in-house DJ.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2026

We opted for the tasting menu, which shifts with the seasons and showcases the kitchen at its most expressive.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2026

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