Etymology

robatayaki

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Today it means: A technique in Japanese cuisine where food is grilled over charcoal in front of the customer. Full definition →

Japanese 炉端焼き
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from炉端焼き
  2. English todayrobatayaki

Borrowed from Japanese 炉端焼き (literally “fireside cooking”).

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