Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き, teppan-yaki), often called hibachi (火鉢, "fire bowl") in the United States and Canada,[1] is a post-World War II style[2] of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food.

The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan (鉄板), the metal plate on which it is cooked, and yaki (焼き), which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried.

They are commonly confused with the hibachi barbecue grill, which is called shichirin in Japanese, and has a charcoal or gas flame and is made with an open grate design.

[7] Japanese-style teppanyaki may also use noodles (yakisoba) or cabbage with sliced meat or seafood (okonomiyaki),[8] which are cooked using vegetable oil, animal fat, or a mixture.

[9][2] Side dishes of mung bean sprouts, zucchini (courgettes) (though this is not a popular vegetable in Japan and rarely found in that market), garlic chips (crisps), or fried rice usually accompany the meal.