Hakushu Teppanyaki

Hakushu is a family-run teppanyaki counter in Tokyo where a small number of guests sit around the iron plate while the chef grills premium Kobe beef and seasonal seafood directly in front of them. The intimate scale means each steak gets personal attention: cooking times adjusted, seasoning tuned to preference. Kobe beef is seared to develop a deep crust while staying pink through the center, accompanied by grilled vegetables and garlic rice prepared on the same plate. The conversation flows naturally between chef and guests, giving the meal a warmth that larger teppanyaki restaurants typically don't achieve. The chef's genuine enthusiasm for the work is easy to pick up on.