When you decide to eat out, many restaurants vie for your business. While they may claim to have things that set them apart, the differences are usually few. Different menu options, the presence or absence of liquor on the menu, and the presence or absence of music are the major ones. This makes it so that eating out can become boring if done often enough.

 

One of the best ways to cut through this dull landscape is to go to a teppanyaki restaurant. There are a few things that make this sort of restaurant stand out above the others. The main one is that the chef not only prepares the food right at your table on a special grill, but has plenty of fancy moves incorporated into this act. This makes the food preparation into a real show, rather than just a matter of watching someone put food on a hot surface and check his watch until it's done. Fast knife work, flashy turning and stirring, and more are happening right before your eyes.

 

The next difference is that the cuisine is Japanese, yet does not involve sushi or other overdone offerings. You'll get a better idea of the types of cooking and foods that come from Japan, as well as the different ways it can be served. This, combined with the show of the cooking, makes a visit to this sort of restaurant unforgettable.

 

Next time you're in Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia, be sure to stop by Asami Teppanyaki. If you're local, it'll be a welcome break from the usual. If you're here on vacation, it will be one of the top highlights of your trip. It isn't the sort of show, food, or experience that you can find just anywhere.