1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Eutrema japonicum synonym Wasabia japonica) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish
also
: the rhizome
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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The next, a multi-course tasting menu featuring teriyaki king oyster mushrooms and springbok carpaccio with wasabi aioli and micro radish.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Pinky’s Uptown Tuna Melt comes with albacore tuna salad that includes mayo, wasabi and ginger.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Serve with fresh lettuces, orange slices, avocado, carrot ribbons, and sprouts, and dress it with a wasabi vinaigrette.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Murphy also carries a wasabi grater kit, made in Japan.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Pinky’s Uptown Tuna Melt comes with albacore tuna salad that includes mayo, wasabi and ginger.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Serve with fresh lettuces, orange slices, avocado, carrot ribbons, and sprouts, and dress it with a wasabi vinaigrette.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Murphy also carries a wasabi grater kit, made in Japan.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Wasabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasabi. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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