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'Omakase' brews a caffeinated niche despite the splurge factor
A barista prepares a drink at Lonich, a Tokyo cafe that offers "omakase"-style coffee courses. © Getty Images
The Japanese word omakase, which translates roughly as "I leave it up to you," is most commonly associated with the service industry: Consumers can buy omakase meals, desserts, hotel rooms, sushi and more.