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Published: Jan 23, 2018 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

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Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce goes perfectly with Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon and a side of Fried Rice.

CHOO-CHOO!! That is my favorite part of the whole Japanese Hibachi Grill experience, crazy right? I just love it when the chef makes the smoke billow out of the onion slices while pushing them around the grill. And then there is the sauce, the amazingly delicious Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce!!!

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce goes perfectly with Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon and a side of Fried Rice! © COOKING WITH CURLS

This sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly grilled filet and tender salmon! A little sweet, a little spicy, and lots of creamy goodness for dunking everything on your plate! Thankfully it is incredibly easy to make at home.

Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon with Instant Pot Fried Rice and YumYum Sauce makes the perfect dinner for two! © COOKING WITH CURLS

How to make Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce mix ingredients together in a large bowl

Stir to combine.

A big bowl of Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce in a squirt bottle

Squirt your sauce into cute little ramekins just like the chefs do in the restaurants.

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce © COOKING WITH CURLS

In case you are wondering, this delicious sauce recipe is leading up to the most amazing Dinner for Two...just in time for Valentine's Day!!

Recipe Notes & Tips

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  • Fun Fact: traditional Yum Yum Sauce does not get it color from tomato paste, it comes from paprika.
  • Using .25 teaspoon of cayenne adds quite a kick, but it is not overpowering even for a wimp like me. Adjust the amount for your personal preference.
  • You can find Squeeze Bottles here on Amazon, or at your local food supply store.
  • My dipping sauce bowls are porcelain, but these Melamine Bowls may be better for kids...or clumsy adults.

This may sound a bit crazy, but Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce is also delicious on Tacos!! I made tacos using my Mexican Beef recipe and drizzled this sauce over the top!

This Mexican Style Shredded Beef {Instant Pot} is the perfect filling for tacos and burritos | cookingwithcurls.com

Not a drop goes to waste, it's that good!

Enjoy!!

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce goes perfectly with Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon and a side of Fried Rice.

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

This Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce goes perfectly with Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon and a side of Fried Rice and Grilled Vegetables!
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teapoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar or regular white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Mirin or white wine
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Squirt your Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce into cute little ramekins just like the chefs do in the restaurant.

Notes

  • Fun Fact: traditional Yum Yum Sauce does not get it color from tomato paste, it comes from paprika.
  • *Using 1/2 a teaspoon of cayenne adds quite a kick, but it is not overpowering even for a wimp like me. Adjust the amount for your personal preference.
  • You can find Squeeze Bottles here on Amazon, or at your local food supply store.
  • My dipping sauce bowls are porcelain, but these Melamine Bowls may be better for kids…or clumsy adults.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Donna says

    March 09, 2018 at 10:23 am

    What kind of mayo do you recommend? I’ve tried making a recipe od yum yum before and it tasted like peach colored mayonnaise.

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 11, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      I always use Hellman's/Best Foods mayonnaise, Donna.

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      • Shaun says

        April 21, 2018 at 8:28 am

        Probably for the best.

        I used Wegmans-store brand mayonnaise which has it's own flavor and used it for a variant of this recipe, and all I got was.. tomatoey/paprika-flavored Wegmans mayo. >:/

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