Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce is ideal to be enjoyed with a plethora of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and entrees. Whether you’re servings snacks, egg rolls, stir fry beef, chicken, pork or seafood this spectacular sauce made famous at Japanese steakhouses, is sure to fit the bill.
Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce
Have you ever been to a Japanese steakhouse and devoured copious amounts of that delectable sauce they serve with pretty much everything? I’ve often commented it’s so tasty I could drink it with a straw. Don’t judge me. This easy sauce is literally good on anything. We use it as a french fry dipping sauce or on grilled steak, chicken, pork, fried or grilled shrimp or fish. It’s also might tasty served on hamburgers or with vegetables as a dip. Seriously good. I hesitate to call this “copycat” because as with all of my recipes, this is my personal take on yum yum sauce.
You can adjust the calories using lower fat mayonnaise and if you have a favorite sugar substitute, adapt it that way, too. Make it several hours in advance, or let it chill overnight for the best flavor balance. It’s scrumptious, and I hope you find as many uses for it as we have.
Other Dipping Sauces to Try with Appetizers, Burgers and Entrees:
- Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce
- Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce
- Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce
- Copykat Red Lobster Tarter Sauce
- East Carolina Barbecue Sauce
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Helpful Kitchen Items:
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Silicone Tongs, Spatulas and Whisk Set
- Dip On Ice Stainless Steel Serving Bowl
- Tapas Bowls
Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 Tbsp rice wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce [more or less to taste]
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp toasted sesame seed oil
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Cover and chill thoroughly for 4 hours or overnight.
Liz says
June 4, 2015 at 12:54 pmThan you for the nice recipe.
Melissa says
June 4, 2015 at 3:46 pmMy pleasure Liz!
Linda says
June 7, 2015 at 2:46 pmWOW Melissa, love this. It would be delish on ANYTHING!
Melissa says
June 7, 2015 at 3:08 pmTruly it is good on anything. ☺
Sarah says
June 22, 2015 at 11:36 amYou speak of using a sugar substitute if one would like, but there is no sugar listed in the recipe. I added some because it had too much acid for me as written.
Have you ever tried freezing some of the sauce? Any luck? There’s a lot here and I’m just cooking for two.
Melissa says
June 22, 2015 at 1:19 pmHi Sarah, thanks for letting me know, it’s corrected. I have never frozen this sauce, I would recommend making a half batch instead.
tRUDY SMITH says
January 13, 2018 at 12:22 amWhaT IS sHRICA SAUCE ?
Melissa says
January 13, 2018 at 9:39 amIt’s a Thai hot sauce. You can substitute with another, if you prefer.