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About this place
For a relaxed meal with the aroma of food sizzling on a hotplate, Yotsuba is an inviting choice. Its monjayaki gets its depth from a stock made with chicken, bonito flakes, kelp and dried sardines, bringing plenty of flavour even when scooped straight from the teppan. If you are not confident cooking it yourself, staff will prepare it for you, leaving you free to chat around the hotplate and enjoy it fresh off the grill.
Yotsuba-yaki and a generous teppan menu
The house speciality, Yotsuba-yaki, is well worth trying. Mochi is used to form a rim around the hotplate, with the other ingredients poured into the centre to cook. A little sauce or shichimi chilli pepper offers a change of flavour as you eat. The okonomiyaki is fluffy, with classic options including mentaiko, mochi and cheese; pork; and squid.
While you wait for the main dishes, teppan-grilled plates such as scallops with butter, squid with butter, Japanese yam with butter and extra-spicy chorizo make satisfying accompaniments. Pair them with a cold draft beer or another alcoholic drink, and the sizzling snacks soon bring a lively feel to the table.
Authentic sushi alongside teppan cooking
One of Yotsuba’s distinctive features is that it serves authentic nigiri sushi as well as teppan dishes. The restaurant carries on a tradition as a former sushi shop, and its Edomae-style sushi is made by a chef who trained in Tsukiji. Ordering a few pieces to enjoy between bites of monjayaki makes for an especially satisfying meal.
The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, with space for groups, families and diners at the counter. Seating is limited and the restaurant is often busy, so reservations are required for dining.
