Terry Ho’s Yum Yum Sauce (often labelled as Original Japanese Steak/Chicken/Shrimp Sauce) is a creamy, mildly sweet, hibachi‑style condiment commonly served at Japanese steakhouse restaurants. It’s great as a dipping sauce, drizzle, or accompaniment for steak, chicken, shrimp, rice, vegetables, and more. (dearbornmarket.com)
🥣 What Terry Ho’s Japanese Steak/Chicken Sauce Is
- It’s a mayonnaise‑based Japanese steakhouse style sauce with a creamy, slightly tangy, and sweet profile — often called yum yum sauce. (dearbornmarket.com)
- The brand has become popular as a store‑bought version of the sauce you get at hibachi and teppanyaki restaurants. (TMCK LLC)
🧾 Typical Ingredients
The bottled sauce usually contains:
- Soybean oil, water, sugar, corn syrup
- Egg yolks (for creaminess)
- Distilled vinegar
- Garlic powder, paprika, tomato paste
- Mustard seed, salt and spices
- Preservatives and emulsifiers
(Exact ingredient lists vary slightly by retailer but reflect this creamy, sweet base.) (dearbornmarket.com)
🍽️ How It’s Used
This sauce is marketed as the light colored sauce served at Japanese steakhouse restaurants and can be used on:
- Steak, chicken, or shrimp
- Grilled vegetables and rice
- Salads and wraps
- As a dip for fries or seafood
Shake well and refrigerate after opening. (dearbornmarket.com)
🧠 Notes
- It’s similar to the yum yum sauces many hibachi restaurants serve with fried rice and grilled proteins — creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet. (saucerank.com)
- There are variations like spicy or ranch‑flavored versions under the same brand. (terryhosauce.com)
If you want, I can share a close homemade version so you can make a similar hibachi‑style sauce at home! 🍱
