鉄板焼(てっぱんや)き

てっぱんやき
noun
teppanyaki, iron griddle cooking
foodculture
1. teppanyaki, iron griddle cooking
A style of Japanese cuisine where food is cooked on a flat iron griddle, typically in front of diners. Often features beef, seafood, and vegetables.
今夜(こんや)は鉄板焼(てっぱんや)きを食(た)べたい。
I want to eat teppanyaki tonight.
鉄板焼(てっぱんや)きの店(みせ)を予約(よやく)した。
I made a reservation at a teppanyaki restaurant.
シェフが目(め)の前(まえ)で鉄板焼(てっぱんや)きを調理(ちょうり)してくれる。
The chef cooks teppanyaki right in front of you.

Etymology

鉄板(てっぱん) (iron plate, griddle) + 焼(や)き (grilling, cooking)

Cultural note

鉄板焼(てっぱんや)き restaurants often feature skilled chefs who perform cooking theatrically in front of guests. It is considered a more upscale dining experience in Japan.

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Related: お好(この)み焼(や)き (okonomiyaki (griddle pancake))
Related: 焼肉(やきにく) (grilled meat, Korean BBQ)
Related: 網焼(あみや)き (grilling on a wire net)
Related: 焼(や)きうどん (fried udon noodles)
Related: 和牛(わぎゅう) (wagyu beef)
Related: 海鮮(かいせん) (seafood)
Related: 野菜(やさい) (vegetables)
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Added 2026.2.5 21:58 · Revised 2026.10.7 15:55
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