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Teppanyaki Koyo-Tei Restaurant

  • June 26, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Hotcurrie from Perth, Australia
Teppanyaki Koyo-Tei Restaurant

Teppanyaki is a type of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word Teppanyaki is derived from teppan which means iron plate and yaki which means "grilled."

Located on the 21st floor of the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers is the exclusive Teppanyaki Koyo-Tei Restaurant. Whilst the food was fantastic, both from a presentation and taste point of view, and the views of Osaka Bay and Kansai Airport were magnificent, it's not the cheapest restaurant in Kobe, but nor does it aim to be.

From the sophisticated decor, to the beautiful tableware, to the "your glass will never be empty" service, you're in for a real treat at Koyo-Tei.

We went there for lunch because the lunch meals were more than half price compared to the dinner menu. You have the choice of either al la carte or set menu selections; we opted for a set menu.

The set menus range from ¥6,000 to  ¥12,000 and the food is fresh—perhaps a little too fresh for some; the prawns were brought to the table still kicking on the skewer.

We started with a sashimi dish with a roe dressing, followed by scallops and prawns, next came the Kobe beef and garlic chips, the vegetables, the salad, and finally the miso. In what seems to to be a Japanese Teppanyaki tradition, dessert was served in a separate room, looking out over Rokko Island and the bay.

Traditional Japanese Teppanyaki isn't the flash affair that Western style Teppanyaki has become; don't expect the chef to flick food at you, or, to juggle knives. However, do expect some delightfully prepared dishes with an equal emphasis on preparation and taste.

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