Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish that is similar to its slightly more famous cousin, Teriyaki. “Yaki” means “grill” in Japanese. Teriyaki usually refers to grilled meats smothered in a sweetened soy sauce. Sukiyaki is a hot pot dish, where meat and veggies are cooked in a hot broth made from soy sauce and sugar. This sukiyaki sauce recipe is truly delicious, full of umami, and could not be easier to make.