Best Teppanyaki in Ipoh

This charming restaurant is among the senior players in the Japanese food scene in Ipoh. Apart from the regular runners like sushi and udon, their teppanyaki deserves a mention too. Choices include chicken, beef and their main attraction – seafood teppanyaki. The platter is enormously piled with fresh denizens of the ocean such as scallops, soft shell crabs, prawns and oysters, which is paired with crunchy greens by the side. Each bite tows along a subtle amount of smokiness picked up from the teppan pan, complementing the juicy and moist seafood. 

Another Japanese restaurant that is highly regarded by the locals that hit the sweet spot between varieties and authentic flavours. Among the trump card on the menu is their seafood teppanyaki – hot plate generously loaded with pan-grilled prawns, squids and fish fillets, escorted with caramelised onions, grilled corn and mixed vegetables. The employment of charred onions imparts a smoky overtone, complementing the fresh and succulent seafood. The portion is ideal for sharing but upon your first bite, you have all rights to be greedy. Done bloating your stomach, while away your time amidst the wood-themed interior with a glass of tea.

The Museum’s ethos is to ensure all walks of life have something to pamper their palate with sheer choices of Western and local delights. That said, for teppanyaki lovers, choices are far from short - from more familiar choices like chicken and beef to premium picks such as smoked duck, lamb shoulder, mushroom, dory fish and prawns, everything is delicious! Also accompanied with a haystack of shredded greens and steamed white rice, the teppanyaki platter delivers in size as it is in flavours. And for those of you who can’t do without a tipple or two, assorted beers and cocktails are up for grabs. 

Given the positive reviews both online and offline, Shinjuku Japanese Cuisine can only be a good omen for Japanese food fanatics out there. First timers may hem and haw looking at the extensive menu but don’t miss out their teppanyaki. Wide selection of meats and seafood grace up the huge teppan griddle and the chefs does nothing but impress with breakneck-speed skills and most importantly deliver the dishes with mouth-watering flavours. It's then further elevated with the addition of vegetables and rice, to round up a balanced meal. Besides that, the courteous service and charming atmosphere make your visit extra worthy. 

Hokkaido Japanese Cuisine is a great choice to satiate your stomach with unrivalled selection of Japanese delights. Your welcoming reward would be gorgeous lantern lamps, tatami seats and monochromatic-themed backdrop that set the mood straightaway. Teppanyaki is highly rated here, with choices like king prawns, seafood, chicken and pork. The pork slivers commonly top the billing, as it comprise a beautiful proportion of fat and lean meat ratio, and the addition of crispy garlic flakes, mushrooms, roasted pumpkin and smatterings of chopped scallions and black sesame seed make up a nice harmony of flavours. If cutting out meat is your thing, they also offer mixed mushroom and vegetable teppanyaki which are equally impressive. 

Are you drooling already looking at the headline-worthy teppanyaki serving above? Moreover, that’s a portion for a single order. Make your way to Sushi Zento to wrap up lips around this delicious seafood teppanyaki. Fresh and juicy medley of scallops, oysters, King prawns, squid is cooked to perfection over a sizzling flat griddle, and served with mixture of crunchy greens and chewy shiitake mushrooms. For a notch of tanginess, squeeze over the wedge of lemon. Not in the mood for seafood? Fret not, assorted meats are present at the party too.