Yakitori sauce, also known as "tare", is a classic Japanese sauce commonly used in grilling. It is a savory and slightly sweet blend made from soy sauce, mirin (a sweet rice wine), sake, and sugar, sometimes infused with garlic and ginger for added depth.
Chefs primarily use yakitori sauce as a basting and dipping sauce for yakitori, which are grilled skewered chicken pieces, giving the dish its characteristic glossy appearance and rich, umami flavor.