teriyaki
noun
ter·i·ya·ki
ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē 
: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade
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This teriyaki sauce delivers takeout-quality meat and veg at home.
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Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025
Instead, the restaurant will serve teriyaki bowls and Chinese food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2025
Pour half the cooled teriyaki sauce over the fish and stir to coat.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Sishu Sushi Bar fits the bill with an array of inventive Asian dishes like a spicy King crab tartare or a Futo Roll made with tempura shrimp, avocado, tuna, crispy onions, sweet chili mayo and teriyaki sauce.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025
Instead, the restaurant will serve teriyaki bowls and Chinese food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2025
Pour half the cooled teriyaki sauce over the fish and stir to coat.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Sishu Sushi Bar fits the bill with an array of inventive Asian dishes like a spicy King crab tartare or a Futo Roll made with tempura shrimp, avocado, tuna, crispy onions, sweet chili mayo and teriyaki sauce.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Teriyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teriyaki. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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