teppanyaki

noun

tep·​pan·​ya·​ki ˌte-pän-ˈyä-kē How to pronounce teppanyaki (audio)
: a Japanese dish of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked on a large griddle usually built into the diner's table
also : this style of cooking

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Guests can choose from a select five-course teppanyaki menu that features hibachi steak, salmon or chicken. ABC News, 20 May 2026 The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 Onboard, four dining venues will serve Mediterranean flavors and Japanese teppanyaki. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 The pedigree is so valued, the chef at its teppanyaki counter can show you a certificate of authenticity. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teppanyaki

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from teppan griddle + yaki broiling

First Known Use

circa 1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teppanyaki was circa 1970

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“Teppanyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teppanyaki. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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