Mirin Glazed Burgers with Sesame-Ponzu Spinach and Wasabi-Ginger Mayonnaise

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For the Mirin Glaze:

2/3 cup mirin

1/2 cup sake

1/4 cup soy sauce

For the Wasabi-Ginger Mayonnaise:

2/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons finely grated ginger, with juices

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon wasabi paste

For the Sesame-Ponzu Spinach:

1/4 cup prepared Japanese sesame dressing

1/4 cup prepared ponzu sauce (citrus-soy sauce)

6 cups baby spinach

For the Patties:

1 tablespoon mirin

1 tablespoon sake

1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoons miso

2 1/2 pounds ground chuck

1/3 cup sliced green onion

2 teaspoons finely grated ginger, with juices

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

1 teaspoon sea salt

Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack

6 sesame seed buns, split