robatayaki; food grilled in front of customers
A style of Japanese cuisine where ingredients are grilled over charcoal at a counter and served directly to diners. Often associated with an open kitchen and a lively atmosphere.
At a robatayaki restaurant, the fish grilled right in front of you is exceptional.
Robatayaki is characterized by grilling fresh ingredients over charcoal.
鉄板焼き is cooked on a flat iron griddle, whereas 炉端焼き uses a charcoal grill and often involves direct interaction with the chef.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes seen in casual writing.
Compound of 炉端 (ろばた, 'hearthside') and 焼き (やき, 'grilling'), referring to the traditional method of cooking food over an open hearth in front of guests.