yakitori

noun

ya·​ki·​to·​ri ˌyä-ki-ˈtȯr-ē How to pronounce yakitori (audio)
: bite-size marinated pieces of beef, seafood, or chicken on skewers

Examples of yakitori in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Packaged by Untitled Events, the menu featured cold sesame noodles, grilled chicken yakitori skewers, crunchy cucumber salad, spicy kimchi dip with wonton chips. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024 From sushi and ramen to tempura and yakitori, Japanese food is renowned for its unique flavors. Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 As one of Japan’s leading seafood and agricultural producers, Hokkaido is known for its cuisine both local and global, from ramen and yakitori to pizza and bouillabaisse. Gabriella Le Breton, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2024 Guests dined on grub from a variety of food stations (raw bar, pasta, yakitori) and listened to music from The Spare Keys, through Élan Artists. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023 Yoshino or its yakitori equivalent, Kono, feel like emissaries of Japanese culture. Pete Wells, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2023 This week Stephanie also went deep on yakitori in Los Angeles. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023 Jay and Alison share a love for outdoor dining, and their beloved Fire Sense yakitori grill is a fixture of their home in Joshua Tree and the one on Bailey Island. Jessica Battilana, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023 More from the crew here Expand your palate at 12 of the best yakitori spots in Los Angeles. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese, grilled chicken, from yaki broil, roast + tori bird

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yakitori was in 1962

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“Yakitori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yakitori. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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