What does tataki mean on a menu?
Tataki · Japanese
Fish or beef seared for seconds outside, left raw inside, then sliced thin, often with ponzu. At sushi bars it can also mean chopped raw fish.
What it does to the food
Smoky, toasty edges around a cool, silky raw center, brightened by citrus and soy.
Where you’ll see it
Tuna and beef tataki at Japanese restaurants and sushi bars, sometimes salmon, duck or venison at modern spots.