Teppanyaki is a form of Japanese cuisine that is popular all around the world. Aside from delicious food and an unforgettable dining experience, teppanyaki is unique because of the type of grill that it uses to cook various ingredients.

Teppanyaki grills are a unique piece of cooking equipment that stays true to teppanyaki traditions. However, what else makes teppanyaki grills special, and how do they contribute to the whole teppanyaki dining experience?

If you would like to learn more about what makes teppanyaki grills unique and special, please feel free to continue reading below.

What Is Teppanyaki?

First off, let’s talk about what teppanyaki is. Teppanyaki is a Japanese style of cooking derived from the words “teppan” which means iron plate and “yaki” which means grilled, boiled, or pan-fried. Together, the term literally means “grilling on an iron plate.” 

Teppanyaki first originated around 200 years ago in Japan, where meals were prepared on small grills by families. The first teppanyaki restaurant, Misono, opened up in Kobe around the year 1945. They prided themselves in first introducing Western-influenced food on a large teppan grill in front of restaurants.

Today, typical dishes cooked in teppanyaki include meat, seafood, noodles, and a variety of condiments such as vinegar or soy sauce. However, more than the ingredients, teppanyaki is truly a performance. Teppanyaki chefs are specially trained to not only have superb knife and cutting skills but to perform tricks such as creating onion volcanoes, tossing eggs into the air and cracking it, or flicking shrimp tails into the shirt pockets of guests. 

What Makes Teppanyaki Grills Special?

Teppanyaki ingredients are cooked on a flat, solid, griddle-style, and propane-heated grill – or, a teppanyaki grill. There are a couple of reasons why teppanyaki grills are unique, some of which include the following:

1). Teppanyaki grills cook food quickly. You’ll find that this is true, especially if you have visited a teppanyaki restaurant before. You’ll often find your food prepared quickly which is great if you come into the restaurant really hungry.

2). Teppanyaki grills are portable. You can also find teppanyaki grills outside of teppanyaki restaurants. They’re perfect for picnics or camping trips with family or friends.

3). Teppanyaki grills are solid and durable. They come in various designs and materials and are easy to clean. Since they’re easy to clean, bits of food won’t be left behind and grease won’t collect. The teppanyaki experience is much better because of this and the longevity of teppanyaki grills is ensured.

4). Teppanyaki grills are ideal cooking equipment for large parties or social gatherings. Oftentimes, teppanyaki grills in teppanyaki restaurants are big, where tables surrounding the teppanyaki grill can fit around 10 people at a time. You’ll find that the teppanyaki dining experience is truly an experience meant to be shared with other people.

5). Teppanyaki grills feature simple but flavourful cooking. Cooking ingredients on the teppanyaki grill isn’t hard, and it allows you to add as many spices or condiments as you like.

Teppanyaki grills are distinctive cooking equipment that offer a range of benefits in terms of the food you can cook on it and the added value on your dining experience. 

Summary

Teppanyaki is a cuisine that the world has fallen in love with for a long time now. Its charm in delivering flavourful meals and a colourful dining experience are just a few of the reasons why teppanyaki is so popular. However, teppanyaki grills bring the experience together, elevating your dining experience and allowing you and your company to enjoy it to the fullest.

If you are in Melbourne and want to enjoy an authentic Japanese Restaurant in Doncaster, you simply can’t go past Kobe Teppanyaki.

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