teppanyaki

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is a post-World War II style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word is derived from , the metal plate on which it is cooked, and , which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried. In Japan, refers to dishes cooked using a , including steak, shrimp, , , and .