Terimayo
Hot dog topped with sweet teriyaki sauce, creamy Japanese Kewpie mayo, and shredded nori, often with onions; a Vancouver/Japanese fusion.
The Terimayo Dog is a Japanese-Canadian hot dog fusion that originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, thanks to the beloved Japadog street cart. It features a grilled hot dog topped with teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and shredded nori (seaweed), with optional additions like sautéed onions or pickled daikon. First introduced in the early 2000s, the Terimayo became an instant hit for its umami-packed flavor and unexpected topping combo. It reflects the multicultural food scene of Vancouver and the city’s embrace of global fusion street food. The name itself blends “teriyaki” and “mayonnaise,” hinting at its East-meets-West DNA. It’s now considered an iconic West Coast street food innovation.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Hot dogs (Good quality beef or pork frankfurters)
- 4 Hot dog buns (Soft white buns)
- ¼ cup Teriyaki sauce (Sweet Japanese-style)
- ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo preferred)
- 2 Nori sheets (Dried seaweed, for shredding)
- 1 medium White onions (Diced, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (For grilling)
Instructions
- Grill hot dogs with oil until browned and heated through.
- Optional: Sauté diced onions until softened and translucent.
- Warm hot dog buns.
- Place grilled hot dogs in buns.
- Drizzle generously with teriyaki sauce.
- Squeeze Japanese mayonnaise over teriyaki in decorative lines.
- Shred nori sheets into thin strips using scissors.
- Sprinkle shredded nori over hot dogs.
- Optional: Add sautéed onions.
- Serve immediately. Vancouver Japanese-Canadian fusion at its best!
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