robatayaki
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 炉端焼き.
Noun
robatayaki (uncountable)
- A technique in Japanese cuisine where food is grilled over charcoal in front of the customer.
- 2007 November 25, Samantha Bonar, “A Touch of Tokyo, but Very California”, in New York Times:
- Robata is modeled after the casual robatayaki pubs in Japan, where people go to enjoy a few meat skewers with sake or beer.
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