What does kabayaki mean on a menu?
Kabayaki · Japanese
Fish, usually eel, split open, grilled and brushed again and again with a sweet soy glaze.
What it does to the food
Smoky, sticky and sweet-salty on the outside, with soft, rich, almost melting fish underneath.
Where you’ll see it
Unagi kabayaki over rice (unadon) and on sushi rolls at Japanese restaurants.
Related words
- unagi
- lacquered
- teriyaki