As a kid, nothing got me as excited as a sit down hibachi dinner. The performance of the hibachi chef, the onion train that has fire coming out of it, what’s not to love? The main attraction to me was the “yum yum” sauce, or some people call it “white sauce” or “shrimp sauce”. I am sure this is such an Americanized thing, but who cares it is delicious!!

I used to buy store bought yum yum sauce and it got the job done. One day I made my hibachi bowls, and to my despair, I was all out! I decided to try and whip up my own, not expecting it to be good. But lo and behold, it was BETTER!!!!! The secret ingredient is kewpie mayo. You can use regular mayo in this….but it won’t be anywhere near as good. I can find kewpie mayo at most grocery stores now, just look in the international aisle.

This yum yum sauce goes perfectly on my hibachi bowls, check out that recipe here!

Why you should make this Easy Yum Yum Sauce

Easy! Whisk the ingredients up and you are good to go.
Better than store bought. Trust me!
Versatile. Drizzle this over udon noodles, fried rice, or dip eggrolls!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Kewpie mayo – the secret ingredient, this is a must!
Sweet Chili Sauce – this is also in the international aisle, another must!
Rice vinegar – this gives a tang to the yum yum sauce.
Garlic powder – gives a garlicky flare to the sauce
Cayenne – if you like a little spice, this adds amazing flavor.

A bowl of yum yum sauce on the bottom right. There is a small bowl of chili sauce and rice vinegar with fresh cilantro for decor.

Bowl of hibachi chicken and vegetables with a side of fried rice. Bowl of yum yum sauce and half an avocado on the side.

Yum Yum Tips

If you hear anything hear this: it has to be kewpie mayo!

Chill. Put this in the fridge for an hour or so before serving so it is nice and cold.

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How To This Easy Yum Yum Sauce

Mix. In a small bowl, mix together kewpie mayo, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until combined. Taste and adjust spice as needed.
Chill. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Drizzle over fried rice, hibachi bowls, or use as a dipping sauce for egg rolls. Enjoy!

FAQ

Yes you can, but kewpie is the best!

Yes, white wine vinegar or white vinegar should work fine.

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