Teppanyaki evolved from Sukiyaki which is a particular type of hot pot. During the Bakumatsu period (1853-1869), people figured that use the hot iron plate to cook meat is much faster than boiling. Also, it gives the meat a special flavor than another cooking method.

After World War II, iron plates are everywhere like garbage in Japan. Shigeji Fujioka, founder of the first Teppanyaki brand “Teppanyaki Misono” in Japan had introduced the idea of using discard iron plate to make dishes at Kobe in 1945. It is the first time that the restaurant moving the kitchen to the front. This idea first time give a chance for the customer to communicate with the chef and watching how the chef is making the dishes. Also, the Teppanyaki is the combination of Western and Japanese cooking style which brought a new flavor to Japanese style cooking.

After over 60 years of evolution, the material of Teppanyaki is not only limited to meat like chicken or beef but also another different type of food material like seafood and vegetables. The Teppanyaki is more like a general idea. It could be classified into so many different subdirectories such as Teriyaki, Kabayaki, and Okonomiyaki. Depend on different material and cooking style gives the dishes different names. It became street food in some place in Asia with cheaper price and easier method of cooking.

It became street food in some place in Asia with cheaper price and easier method of cooking.

Today’s recommendation restaurant in Ontario is Kobe Teppanyaki &BBQ at city of Markham. They provide real Grade 5 Miyazaki Wagyu and fantastic Teppanyaki show during the dinner time. Seat around the Teppanyaki Bar with friends and enjoy the excellent food and presentation to celebrate or maybe relax in the weekend. https://www.kobebbq.ca/

Before we finish the topic today, let’s enjoy the Teppanyaki show online!

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