Why is Teppanyaki Popular? Teppanyaki Hibachi Grill

Barbecue and grilled food have been very popular in Japan long ago. During the Edo period, Hibachi grill was widely used to heat and cook food throughout the country. Before the first batch of gas stoves appeared, it was impossible for people to effectively heat iron plates for cooking. Moreover, iron is a rare and precious material.

After World War II, technological progress made iron cheaper, and the first iron grill (teppan) appeared in Japan. They became popular in the black market that emerged after the war and provided cheap and easy-to-obtain food for a resurgent country.

Nowadays, the use of teppanyaki grills has been completely popularized, and many people like to take them to camping and barbecue. Special restaurants use them to prepare delicious food and entertain customers with this cooking method, which is visually attractive.

Why is teppanyaki popular?

Teppanyaki food is based on fresh ingredients that you can prepare and combine to get a healthy, balanced and delicious meal. However, there are two reasons why teppanyaki is so popular in Japan.

Cook with friends! Everyone can use teppan(iron grills) now. Many friends and family members like to organize social activities and cook together with their own teppan. Everyone can cook their favorite ingredients and enjoy the time with others while drinking.

Special cooking! In professional restaurants, you can see professional chefs skillfully use teppanyaki grills, cook food with high fire, and use artistic combination of ingredients to make delicious meals.

For all these reasons, Teppanyaki is very popular in Japan and it is always a good plan to impress your friends, especially a healthy dinner.