Glossary > Tamagoyaki / Dashimaki

What is Tamagoyaki / Dashimaki?

玉子焼き たまごやき / tamagoyaki

A rolled Japanese omelette made in thin layers. The version with a lot of dashi stock is called dashimaki; it is soft and juicy. Some shops make it sweet, others savoury.

How to order and eat it

Order it for the table and cut it with chopsticks. Often served with grated daikon.

Dietary notes

Contains egg. Dashimaki is made with fish dashi, and many versions contain sugar, soy sauce and mirin.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.