definitions
Curry
Japanese curry is mild and savory with a rich stock.
Gari
Pickled ginger root used to clean the palate.
Hajime's Garlic Sauce
A blend of garlic, onion and (????). Hajime's own secret recipe.
Japanese Mayonnaise
The traditional recipe for mayo, made from eggs and oil, similar to European mayo.
Kaiware
Daikon radish sprouts.
Katsu
Anything made with panko breading. Panko is Japanese bread crumbs.
Tonkatsu Sauce
A Japanese barbeque type sauce.
Maki
Rolled sushi.
Miso
Fermented soybean paste used as a base for miso soup, marinades and some of our sauces.
Nanbanzuke
This sauce is used in our nanban items. It is a sweet and sour soy sacue with sesame and spices.
Nigiri
(literally) Squeezed sushi style, a slice of fish or vegetable on a ball of sushi rice.
Nori
Dried sheets of seaweed.
Ponzu
Citrus soy sauce.
Real Wasabi
Fresh wasabi ground from the whole wasabi root.
Sashimi
(literally) Cut meat. The method of cutting and displaying items without sushi rice.
Shio-Yaki
Grilled with sea salt to enhance the natural flavor of the meat or fish.
Shoyu
Soy sauce. Our shoyu is combined with konbu stock and specifically designed to compliment our blend of seasoned sushi rice.
Soba
A thin buckwheat noodle.
Sushi
Anything made with vinegared rice.
Tempura Sauce
Light soy-based sauce with shiitake mushroom stock and a hint of ginger.
Udon
A thick Japanese flour-based noodle.
Udon Soup
A light, clear fish-based broth.
Unagi Tsume
A thick and rich sauce made form scratch from saltwater eel stock.
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