Teppanyaki Grill | Teppanyaki Plate | Teppanyaki Grill Plate Buying Guide
Grills like this are usually compatible with both stove top and outdoor grills.
Cooktop Compatibility
Different teppanyaki plates are designed for specific types of cooktops and grills.
For example, if an induction hob is not perfectly flat, it is generally not compatible with these types of sheets. Still others, like Everdure, are designed for specific styles of gas grills.
Gas and electric cooktops that are not flat or ceramic are usually compatible with teppanyaki plates.
Plate Size
The most important thing to consider when buying a teppanyaki plate for your stove top or grill is size. It has to fit perfectly or it is not safe to use.
Another thing to consider is how many people you want to cook for. A small plate covering two stovetops is usually enough for couples and small families.
Most small teppanyaki plates are about 40–60 cm. The places are spacious enough so you can cook all your favorite breakfasts like pancakes, sausages, hash browns, okonomiyaki, and more.
However, larger homes may need a large plate that covers all the stoves and heats up quickly.
Larger teppanyaki flat tops are usually 90cm or larger. Some oversized ones are also large enough to scale up to a large outdoor grill, but these can be difficult to store if you live in a smaller home.
Grill Material
Teppanyaki grills are made of various materials.
These include cast iron, stainless steel and aluminum.
A stainless steel teppanyaki grill is the best option and is also easy to clean if you want a non-stick cooking surface. If you hate scrubbing dishes, this material is the easiest to use.
Stainless steel is also great at heat distribution and retention, so you'll love cooking on it.
However, there is another great option: cast iron. This is a heavier material but is superior to stainless steel in terms of heat distribution.
Since cast iron is a good thermal conductor, many cooks prefer to use this grill because food cooks quickly and evenly on this surface.
Cast iron needs to be seasoned with oil, which some people find inconvenient. If you don't season the griddle, the food will stick to the pan and burn.
Aluminum is the cheapest option and is usually found in budget products, but it still works. While it's harder to clean up, you'll end up doing more scrubbing.
Cleaning
Almost all modern teppanyaki grills have some kind of nonstick coating, so they're easy to clean with a griddle spatula or rag. Clean the nonstick coating with warm water and a cloth or paper towel.
Most teppanyaki grills have a non-stick coating, which makes them easy to wipe clean with a warm cloth after use and cooling.
If you don't have a non-stick coating, then you can season the plate to keep the food from sticking.
Handles
Many of the best models have at least one handle, either on the side or the bottom of the grill plate. This makes it easy to manipulate the plate while setting up and cooking.
The handle also ensures that you can grab a hot plate without burning yourself (gloves though!).
If the plate doesn't have handles, that's okay, but you'll need to wait until it's completely cooled before moving it.
