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Bowz Teppan Dining

go — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:00:11 +0000

Right next door to “One Tree Grill” – Teppan Bowz is possessed of a distinctive name that requires a little explaining : the “Teppan” part refers to the style of food served – “teppanyaki” , food fried on a large griddle; the “Bowz” part of the name refers to the owner/chef, Ken Totsukawa’s, hair, or lack thereof (bozu, trans. : “crew cut”), though you’d never know since he is always attired – when cooking – in a stylish peaked cap; (Japanese “shaggy dog” joke ?).
The centre piece of this spare, stylish restaurant is the griddle, surrounded by counter seating, & the spaceship-sized range hood above. Opened not so long ago, Teppan Bowz’s “teppan fusion” already has repeat customers who have developed a serious habit when it comes to the cuisine – not least for the exquisite green tea creme brulee on the dessert menu.
The A la Carte evening menu has some excellent, eye-catching stand outs : the Teppan Caprese Salad (tofu, with melted mozzarella, tomato & balsamic); the Teppan Cheese Pizza (with aonori seaweed); the Roti Sujinikomi (beef tendon/stew with roti bread); & the fresh tuna steak, with yuzu-ponzu sauce, which redefines the word “succulent”. Party menus are available, for ten or more, & there is a special deals, at Teppan Bowz’s website.? Licensed. Bookings are essential for the weekend.

Kabuki Teppanyaki Restaurant

go — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:09:27 +0000

One of two restaurants in the Stamford Plaza Hotel, Kabuki is a teppanyaki grill establishment. The photograph which is used on the website and menu is characteristic of the signature theme for teppan (Japanese iron griddle) eateries : a chef confronted by a wall of flame as he adds cooking sake to the griddle; high on pyrotechnics and entertainment, with an emphasis on substantial foodstuffs like beef, chicken, lamb, and seafood, dispensing with any fussy grace notes, in terms of small dishes. The Stamford Plaza website refers to the teppan style as “spectacular” and “theatrical”, and spectacular (in a very literal sense) and theatrical it is.

The chef puts on a display whilst he, or she, cooks in front of customers. The menu has lunch and dinner sets (all named after flowers) in which you can choose from mouthwatering “reef and beef” combinations – all fresh NZ produce – accompanied by an appetizer, salad, miso soup, rice and teppan cooked vegetables. There is also a set lunch special at $25.00 that includes a glass of wine or beer, and an a la carte section. And, if you wish, there are also delicious vegetarian dishes available, featuring tofu, eggplant, and mushrooms. Spare; elegant; substantial.

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Editor — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:14:45 +0000

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