- Glossary
- Amuse-bouche - chef's greeting bite
Amuse-bouche - chef's greeting bite
Amuse-bouche is a small single-bite appetizer served complimentary as a greeting from the chef. The name comes from French and means 'mouth amuser'. It serves to awaken the palate before the main menu and showcases the chef's creativity and style.
- Amuse-bouche is served complimentary and is not chosen from the menu.
- The French term literally means 'mouth amuser'.
- In fine dining, it serves as the chef's calling card.
- Unlike amuse-gueule, amuse-bouche is served seated at the table.
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