I have to learn the art of the slow reveal, Hesam. Thanks for the reminder. And now my mouth is watering! I've been watching a Korean cooking competition. And the fish competition with Michelin star sushi chefs as part of the team was a masterclass.
Thanks for sharing this experience Hesam! I really appreciate the parallel between the omakase experience and a class, for example. I was just wondering how this might feel to people with different levels of anxiousness or openness to unpredictable things. I know I wouldn't feel comfortable not knowing what comes next...but I also know that if the experience is well designed, the surprise and "the unknown" will still delight me and generate more genuine learning moments. Really interesting post!
I agree, Felipe. It may make some people uncomfortable, especially if they're not used to these types of experiences. I wonder how you can continue to encourage people in those situations to push through despite the uncertainty, to give them just enough hints and guidance to feel like there's intentionality behind it all. In the end, they'll hopefully walk away with an appreciation for how the experience unraveled.
I learned the same thing about writing from a teacher. How it’s better to let the story reveal itself as it goes on rather than saying everything up front. Another excellent newsletter!
Still got your head in Japan? I’m not sure if we’ve had a true omakase experience… been to so-called ones, but they seem more like chef’s counter or tasting menus.
I have to learn the art of the slow reveal, Hesam. Thanks for the reminder. And now my mouth is watering! I've been watching a Korean cooking competition. And the fish competition with Michelin star sushi chefs as part of the team was a masterclass.
Thanks for sharing this experience Hesam! I really appreciate the parallel between the omakase experience and a class, for example. I was just wondering how this might feel to people with different levels of anxiousness or openness to unpredictable things. I know I wouldn't feel comfortable not knowing what comes next...but I also know that if the experience is well designed, the surprise and "the unknown" will still delight me and generate more genuine learning moments. Really interesting post!
I agree, Felipe. It may make some people uncomfortable, especially if they're not used to these types of experiences. I wonder how you can continue to encourage people in those situations to push through despite the uncertainty, to give them just enough hints and guidance to feel like there's intentionality behind it all. In the end, they'll hopefully walk away with an appreciation for how the experience unraveled.
I learned the same thing about writing from a teacher. How it’s better to let the story reveal itself as it goes on rather than saying everything up front. Another excellent newsletter!
Sounds like such a cool experience! And I learned something new - never heard of omakase before
Still got your head in Japan? I’m not sure if we’ve had a true omakase experience… been to so-called ones, but they seem more like chef’s counter or tasting menus.