amuse-bouche

/əˌmjuːz ˈbuːʃ/

a small complimentary appetizer from the chef

amuse-bouche in a sentence

“The amuse-bouche was a perfect bite of salmon mousse.”

French mouth amuser

Related Words

mise en place

the preparation and organization of ingredients before cooking

degustation

a tasting menu of small dishes

palate

one's sense of taste and flavor appreciation

umami

the fifth taste: savory or meaty flavor

gastronome

a connoisseur of fine food and drink

prix fixe

a set menu at a fixed price