Aburi requires the use of a blow torch -- preferably one with some power -- in order to create that perfect sear. Steak cooked using this method can be served by itself, sliced on a plate, but it ...

An alternative version of nigiri called aburi involves using a blow torch on the top of a piece of fish, inviting a scorched element to the palate. Instead of focusing as much on the salmon's ...

Nigiri-Ya Sushi's Famous Aburi Sushi plate (top photo) arrives with five pieces of fish: salmon, butterfish, scallop and eel. Each piece has been seared to perfection and the scallop is dotted ...

The barely seared tuna, grill marks emblazoned across the top, is then served nigiri style, hurriedly draped upon wasabi-spiked seasoned sushi rice, quickly dabbed with house nikiri -- a slightly ...