: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine
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Wild-ferment vinegars made from salal berries and grand fir needles stand in when yuzu, kaffir lime, or other Japanese citrus isn’t readily available from a grower on neighboring Salt Spring Island.
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Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2025
The winter squash, bright yuzu and buttery pastry counter all the salt and funk, making the umami tart a strong and savory, if unconventional, start to your meal.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Each night there is also a selection of East and West oysters with a yuzu vinaigrette.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Tomato martinis, yuzu martinis, espresso martinis—oh my!
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2025
The winter squash, bright yuzu and buttery pastry counter all the salt and funk, making the umami tart a strong and savory, if unconventional, start to your meal.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Each night there is also a selection of East and West oysters with a yuzu vinaigrette.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Tomato martinis, yuzu martinis, espresso martinis—oh my!
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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