what is teppan?
Chef preparing a flaming onion volcano. Teppanyaki (éæ¿ç¼ã, teppan-yaki) is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan (éæ¿), which means iron plate, and yaki (ç¼ã), which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried. In Japan, teppanyaki refers to dishes cooked using an iron plate, including steak, shrimp, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and monjayaki.