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Wasa, bae? Today’s collection of funnies is all about the spicy, peppery, Japanese wasabi! We also have a list of sushi puns that you can visit first if you’d like to here.

Wasabi, the vibrant green condiment is made from a spicy root, often mistaken for its milder cousin horseradish, brings a unique heat that makes it the “wasabi” of culinary delight. You could say wasabi is quite the “pun-derful” ingredient, given its ability to spice up both dishes and jokes!

But first, some wasabi facts! Did you know that the wasabi you buy from shops probably isn’t real wasabi? That’s because real wasabi is incredibly hard to grow and farm. They are temperamental little things that needs plenty of mountainside shade often in mountain streams with cool, clear water. How ironic that this spicy little thing can’t handle the heat, huh?

So, when wasabi appears on your sushi plate, it’s not just a treat—it’s a rare and “wasabi-lous” find! And while real wasabi can be pricey due to its rarity, many restaurants opt for a wasabi-horseradish blend, making for a “wasabi-wannabe” experience. The wasabi plant is also part of the cabbage family – where horseradish, mustard plants, and cabbage belong. It grows underwater, and most people will think it’s a root, but it isn’t. It’s the stem.

For a dash of humor, consider these wasabi-themed puns: Why did the wasabi refuse to play cards? It didn’t want to deal with the “spicy” competition! Or, how about this: What’s a wasabi’s favorite movie genre? Anything with a hot and spicy twist! And when wasabi meets soy sauce, you get an explosive flavor combo that’s not just “wasabi-licious” but also a “saucy” delight.

Wasabi also boasts some impressive health benefits. Packed with antimicrobial properties, it can help fend off unwanted bacteria, making it more than just a condiment – it’s a “wasabi-healthy” addition to your diet. Plus, wasabi can aid digestion and even improve circulation, offering a bit of health wisdom with every spicy bite.

So if you want to add zing to your dinner or a laugh to your conversation, wasabi is always ready to spice things up and keep things “pun-derful”!

Wasabi Puns

Wasa-B – The letter that comes after wasa-A.
Wasa-bae – How sushi rolls greet their partners.
Wasa-bee – Sushi condiment that stings.
Wasa-beef – Spicy steak.
Wasa-beef – When wasabi and sushi has an argument.
Wasa-beet – If beetroot and wasabi had a baby.
Wasa-bean – Sushi condiment that’ll make your cry AND fart.
Wasa-beer – A spicy pint.
Wasa-bear – Grizzly, green, and it’ll make you cry.
Wasa-beat – Really funky sushi condiment.
Wasa-beam – Light that shines from your sushi.
Wasa-beep – Weird sounds that come from your sushi.
Wasa-beach – A sushi condiment’s favourite vacation spot.
Wasa-beech – When you cross a big tree with a tiny wasabi plant.
Wasa-beast – A monstrous Japanese plant.
Wasa-big – The opposite of wasa-small.
Wasa-bisque – A spicy French and Japanese fusion soup.
Wasa-brie – Spicy French cheese.
Wasabi-kini – What sushi rolls wear to the beach.
Wasa-bin – Where sushi rolls throw away their trash.
Wasa-pea – Wasabi that go well with carrots.
Was-abi – The past tense of “is-abi”.
Wash-abi – Clean wasabi.
War-sabi – Violent sushi condiment.
Warsaw-bi – Wasabi from Poland.
Wart-sabi – When a dermatologist accidentally drops something in your sushi condiment.
Wasp-sabi – Extra stingy wasabi.
Wasa-big deal about sushi?
Wasa-believe in yourself.
I don’t know wasa-begin (where to begin).
That wasa-breach of trust…
You can be anything you wasabi (wanna be).
If they ask, it wasabi (wasn’t me).
Kuchi-wasab-shi, the Japanese saying for when your stomach isn’t hungry but your mouth wants some wasabi.
Wasa-been there, done that.
We’re meant to wasa-be.

Wasabi Related Puns

Sushi Puns

Su-sheep – Sheep on rice.
Cat-lifornia rolls – A little blanket wrapped around a cat.
Mew-nagi – A cat’s favourite sushi.
Tama-go – Mutton and egg sushi.
Tama-GOAT – Greatest sushi of all time.
Sushi-ba Inu – If a dog and a sushi roll had a baby.
Roe-mantic – Thoughtful sushi.
Roe-bots – Sushi making machines.
B-ebi – Little sushi, baby sushi.
My friend believed she could do it sushi did.
Let’s rock n’ roll!
This is how we roll…
You can’t make ebi-body happy.
Ebi CDEFG.
You sashi-mean a lot to me.
Pain is tempura-ry.
Go ahead, maki my day.
You maki my dreams come true.
Nori-sk, nori-ward.
You’re so an-nori-ing (annoying).
I’ll daikon-other (die another) day.
Roe, roe, roe your boat.
A roe-ring success!

Fish Puns

So-fish-ticated – Fishes with fancy bow ties.
O-fish-cial – Important fish.
A-fish-cionado – Fish who’s talented in the appreciation of something.
Let’s make this o-fish-all.
What a fish-ous rumor.
Best fishes on your birthday!
If at first you don’t succeed, fry and fry again.
When you fish upon a star.
I’m fin love with you.
This got very fin-teresting.
Don’t trout yourself.
Get trout of here.
What a great oppur-tuna-ty!
That’s a load of pollucks.
Salmon had to say it.
It’s eel-egal to drink and drive.
Eels are the eelite fish.
You f-eel me?.
I like hali-butts and I cannot lie.
I’m just try fishing for the halibut (hell of it).
You are shrimply amazing!

Wasabi Jokes

Cooking up wasabi jokes is like making sushi – roll with it, and you’ll end up with something spicy and delightful! Start by blending the word “wasabi” into everyday phrases. For instance, why not ask, “How do wasabis greet one another? Wass-bae” Or go a step further: “How does wasabi keep its cool? It stays ‘chillied’ out!” The key to great wasabi puns is to sprinkle in a bit of heat while keeping it light.

You could also try infusing some culinary creativity into your wordplay. Imagine a chef who’s always telling jokes while cooking: “What’s a wasabi’s favorite music? Anything with a ‘spicy’ beat!” Or perhaps, “Why did the wasabi get promoted? It knew how to ‘bring the heat’ in the kitchen!” The possibilities are endless – just like the burn wasabi brings to your sinuses. So, the next time you’re in the mood for some flavorful humor, remember: there’s always a way to “spice” up your puns with a little wasabi!

Q: What type of sushi does Bob Seger like with wasabi?
A: That Old Thai Moroccan Roll.

Q: What did the sushi say to the bee when they met?
A: Wasabi!

Q: Have you tried the whale wasabi roll?
A: It’s killer!

What did the wasabi say when she heard about a friend’s sad news? I am soy sorry.
I told my Asian friend I got a “B” on my math test. He said “Wasabi?”
I accidentally put wabisabi on my sushi instead of wasabi. Now it’s never going to be perfect.
The sushi chef finally located the buzzing noise. It wasabi.
A cannibal had recently gone to Japan and came back with plenty of wasabi. After a while of deciding what to eat with the wasabi, he settled on a pack of ra-men.
I asked my Japanese girlfriend to make me a traditional dish to help me understand what was so great about wasabi. Sushi did.
Aman decided to try something new for dinner.
“This sushi is terrible, even with this wasabi I’ve been putting on.”
“Sir, this is an aquarium.”
A group of tourists were enjoying sushi at a restaurant in Japan. Having never eaten sushi with wasabi before, one woman asked the chef how much she should put on her dish. He nodded, and replied “Let me shoyu.”

Wasabi puns and jokes are fiery little gems of humor, always ready to add some “heat” to the conversation. They’re quick, sharp, and pack a punch—just like the condiment itself! For instance, why did the wasabi go to school? To become a “spice” scholar! Or how about this: “What did one sushi say to the other? ‘Let’s roll with wasabi, it’s going to be a ‘hot’ date!”

The beauty of wasabi puns and jokes is that they can turn any mundane moment into a laugh-out-loud experience. So the next time your having Japanese or sharing a meal or just chatting with friends, throwing in a wasabi pun is a surefire way to keep things “spiced up” and leave everyone grinning from ear to ear. Have a hot day!