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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The answer remained firmly, no teriyaki chicken bowl for you (channeling Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi).
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, there are more than a dozen sushi bar specials, six entrees (filet mignon, teriyaki) and kids’ meals, ice cream desserts, wine, beer and saki.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Wing sauce options include buffalo rub, cajun, hot lemon pepper, mango habanero, spicy garlic, teriyaki and alfredo.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The most popular dish is The Fort’s Game Plate, which comes with a bone-in elk chop, a buffalo sirloin medallion, and grilled teriyaki quail.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, there are more than a dozen sushi bar specials, six entrees (filet mignon, teriyaki) and kids’ meals, ice cream desserts, wine, beer and saki.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Wing sauce options include buffalo rub, cajun, hot lemon pepper, mango habanero, spicy garlic, teriyaki and alfredo.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The most popular dish is The Fort’s Game Plate, which comes with a bone-in elk chop, a buffalo sirloin medallion, and grilled teriyaki quail.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Teriyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teriyaki. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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