Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan (鉄板), which means iron plate, and yaki (焼き), which means grilled, broiled or pan-fried. In Japan, teppanyaki refers to dishes cooked using an iron plate, including steak, shrimp, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and monjayaki.
Modern teppanyaki grills are typically propane-heated flat surface grills, and are widely used to cook food in front of guests at restaurants. Teppanyaki grills are commonly confused with the hibachi barbecue grill, which has a charcoal or gas flame and is made with an open grate design.[1] With a solid griddle type cook surface, the teppanyaki is more suitable for smaller ingredients, such as rice, egg, and finely chopped vegetables.
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Sushi History
The original type of sushi, known today as nare-zushi (馴れ寿司, 熟寿司), was first developed in Southeast Asia, and spread to south China before introduction to Japan.[citation needed] The term sushi comes from an archaic grammatical form no longer used in other contexts; literally, sushi means "sour-tasting", a reflection of its historic fermented roots. The oldest form of sushi in Japan, narezushi, still very closely resembles this process, wherein fish is fermented via being wrapped in soured fermenting rice. The fish proteins break down via fermentation into its constituent amino acids. The fermenting rice and fish results in a sour taste and also one of the five basic tastes, called umami in Japanese.[1] In Japan, narezushi evolved into oshizushi and ultimately Edomae nigirizushi, which is what the world today knows as "sushi".
Contemporary Japanese sushi has little resemblance to the traditional lacto-fermented rice dish. Originally, when the fermented fish was taken out of the rice, only the fish was consumed and the fermented rice was discarded.[2] The strong-tasting and smelling funazushi, a kind of narezushi made near Lake Biwa in Japan, resembles the traditional fermented dish. Beginning in the Muromachi period (AD 1336–1573) of Japan, vinegar was added to the mixture for better taste and preservation. The vinegar accentuated the rice's sourness and was known to increase its shelf life, allowing the fermentation process to be shortened and eventually abandoned. In the following centuries, sushi in Osaka evolved into oshi-zushi. The seafood and rice were pressed using wooden (usually bamboo) molds. By the mid 18th century, this form of sushi had reached Edo (contemporary Tokyo).[3]
The contemporary version, internationally known as "sushi", was created by Hanaya Yohei (1799–1858) at the end of the Edo period in Edo. The sushi invented by Hanaya was an early form of fast food that was not fermented (therefore prepared quickly) and could be eaten with one's hands at a roadside or in a theatre.[3] Originally, this sushi was known as Edomae zushi because it used freshly caught fish in the Edo-mae (Edo Bay or Tokyo Bay). Though the fish used in modern sushi no longer usually comes from Tokyo Bay, it is still formally known as Edomae nigirizushi.
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Contemporary Japanese sushi has little resemblance to the traditional lacto-fermented rice dish. Originally, when the fermented fish was taken out of the rice, only the fish was consumed and the fermented rice was discarded.[2] The strong-tasting and smelling funazushi, a kind of narezushi made near Lake Biwa in Japan, resembles the traditional fermented dish. Beginning in the Muromachi period (AD 1336–1573) of Japan, vinegar was added to the mixture for better taste and preservation. The vinegar accentuated the rice's sourness and was known to increase its shelf life, allowing the fermentation process to be shortened and eventually abandoned. In the following centuries, sushi in Osaka evolved into oshi-zushi. The seafood and rice were pressed using wooden (usually bamboo) molds. By the mid 18th century, this form of sushi had reached Edo (contemporary Tokyo).[3]
The contemporary version, internationally known as "sushi", was created by Hanaya Yohei (1799–1858) at the end of the Edo period in Edo. The sushi invented by Hanaya was an early form of fast food that was not fermented (therefore prepared quickly) and could be eaten with one's hands at a roadside or in a theatre.[3] Originally, this sushi was known as Edomae zushi because it used freshly caught fish in the Edo-mae (Edo Bay or Tokyo Bay). Though the fish used in modern sushi no longer usually comes from Tokyo Bay, it is still formally known as Edomae nigirizushi.
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Mr. Ahn's Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar takes place of BeniHana
Christina and KC An will open Mr. An’s Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar on Monday, May 3, 2010.
The Ans own Great Wall China and previously owned Sakura on Tanque Verde. They also opened Sakura West in 2001, which was sold to Benihana in 2006, and that restaurant will become Mr. An’s Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar. A pre-event Grand Opening will take place Saturday, May 1, 2010 beginning at 5:00pm. The Tucson Ladies’ Council will host a benefit for Tu Nidito with a ticket price of $75 per person; patrons can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan and sushi. Bobby Rich of Mix FM will emcee the event and there will also be a raffle for prizes. All proceeds will benefit Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, a premier resource for seriously ill and grieving children. Tickets may be purchased at the door or www.tucsonladiescouncil.org.
Mr. An’s Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar features Japanese style Teppan table cooking by master chefs who have come from Atlanta, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Indiana and California. Over 100 employees will serve traditional teppan steak, chicken and seafood, and skilled sushi chefs will prepare the freshest sushi in Tucson.
The Ans have invested close to a million dollars in interior updates including new furniture, new private dining rooms plus 16 wide screen televisions throughout the bar and restaurant. A key feature of the bar is the brand new outdoor patio including fireplaces and couches and is open 7 days a week.
The restaurant is open Monday-Friday for lunch 11-2pm; open for dinner Monday-Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 5-11pm; and open Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday, 11am-10pm. Mr. Ahn's restaurant also features three private dining rooms and an additional private patio for up to 100 guests.
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The Ans own Great Wall China and previously owned Sakura on Tanque Verde. They also opened Sakura West in 2001, which was sold to Benihana in 2006, and that restaurant will become Mr. An’s Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar. A pre-event Grand Opening will take place Saturday, May 1, 2010 beginning at 5:00pm. The Tucson Ladies’ Council will host a benefit for Tu Nidito with a ticket price of $75 per person; patrons can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan and sushi. Bobby Rich of Mix FM will emcee the event and there will also be a raffle for prizes. All proceeds will benefit Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, a premier resource for seriously ill and grieving children. Tickets may be purchased at the door or www.tucsonladiescouncil.org.
Mr. An’s Teppan Steak Seafood Sushi and Bar features Japanese style Teppan table cooking by master chefs who have come from Atlanta, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Indiana and California. Over 100 employees will serve traditional teppan steak, chicken and seafood, and skilled sushi chefs will prepare the freshest sushi in Tucson.
The Ans have invested close to a million dollars in interior updates including new furniture, new private dining rooms plus 16 wide screen televisions throughout the bar and restaurant. A key feature of the bar is the brand new outdoor patio including fireplaces and couches and is open 7 days a week.
The restaurant is open Monday-Friday for lunch 11-2pm; open for dinner Monday-Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 5-11pm; and open Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday, 11am-10pm. Mr. Ahn's restaurant also features three private dining rooms and an additional private patio for up to 100 guests.
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About Our Company
For over 30 years, Mr An has been proud to bring the freshest ingredients, best service, and most individual atmosphere to the valley.
Mr An prides himself on every one of his restaurants and gurantees every single meal with the assurance of his name.
The name "Mr An" stands for quality and now his flagship restaurant bears this name: Mr An Teppan Steak Seafood!
Mr An prides himself on every one of his restaurants and gurantees every single meal with the assurance of his name.
The name "Mr An" stands for quality and now his flagship restaurant bears this name: Mr An Teppan Steak Seafood!
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