How to Use yuzu in a Sentence

yuzu

noun
  • The mix of black and white grains gets a kick from yuzu kosho seasoning.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 25 May 2017
  • Seared tuna nigiri brushed with yuzu sauce.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Imai then plates it with kale oil, puffed rice and yogurt seasoned with yuzu kosho.
    — Tom Downey, WSJ, 28 May 2018
  • Past desserts include a yuzu meringue tart and tiramisu that swapped out coffee for matcha.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2021
  • Elsewhere you’ll be offered oranges or yuzu to add to your bath.
    — Hanya Yanagihara, Town & Country, 8 Dec. 2017
  • The cheery hue reflects the scent of yuzu, mandarin and neroli blossom.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Plump shrimp cocktail gets extra zing from an aioli dip tweaked by yuzu koshu pepper paste.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 9 Dec. 2017
  • Squares of yuzu and parsley paper not much bigger than tabs of acid are laid over the top.
    — Jonathan Kauffman, SFChronicle.com, 22 June 2018
  • Across the menu, flavors of peppers limo and crispy quinoa mingle freely with yuzu and soy.
    — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
  • This one has yuzu juice, plus mango and pineapple puree, for a not-too-sweet zingy flavor.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Nobu, where the lights are low and the black cod with yuzu is on point, or get low-key ramen at Yui.
    — John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Order a Taiwanese yuzu soda to wash it down.
    — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Pomelo, yuzu and cedrat add a sparkling, zesty layer to the aroma.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There’s also a new hamachi crudo dish with a yuzu pearls and a coconut aguachile sauce ($24).
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2021
  • The lemons were loaded with a yuzu meringue pie-like filling, and the chocolates were filled with a matcha cream.
    — Deanna Taylor, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Briny local oysters shine brighter with a judicious splash of yuzu mignonette.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Sweet scallops are dressed in a punchy yuzu and apple vinaigrette and served over a crunchy tostada.
    — Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Slivers of apple bolster the sweetness, spiked with tart yuzu kosho.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022
  • Come summer, yuzu lends itself to sorbet, ice-cream and frozen smoothies.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Fresh lemon, lime and grapefruit juices and bottled yuzu can also form the base of a great vinaigrette.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • And the bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent has also garnered praise.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Add the bitters, yuzu juice, simple syrup, gin and vermouth, and stir to dilute and chill.
    — Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Think Dungeness crab salad with baby beets, kiwi and a touch of yuzu.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2022
  • But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • The latter, which is flavored with yuzu and pear, was created by Omole.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Its yuzu glaze and honey simulate 24K gold flakes, the menu reads.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Yuzu kosho is a Japanese condiment made with chilies, salt and the peel of the citrus fruit yuzu.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2018
  • In the mouth there are flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, bergamot, yuzu, and river rocks.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
  • This set of bath bombs, available in all 12 signs, is scented with notes of yuzu, clementine and santal.
    — Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 10 Dec. 2020
  • Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

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