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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After a few more visits to the Japanese steakhouse chain, Chapman grew bored of the Hibachi performance and focused on the teppanyaki chefs instead. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026 Offering expansive open-air living, the sundeck is conceived as a hub for daily life, complete with casual seating, an outdoor cinema, a large bar and an outdoor kitchen with BBQ and teppanyaki grill. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Mealtimes will be spent across a collection of distinct restaurants, ranging from all-day Mediterranean fare at Alira to Japanese washoku and teppanyaki at Akari and Hiori—with in-suite dining at any hour, of course. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 Mizumi also offers a teppanyaki menu for a hibachi-style approach to your meal. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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