Japan Dining

[Donald Fan 2005]

which is better and what's the difference between teppen edo and Tokyo dining?

 

[Princess Serendipity]

Disclaimer: I've not actually eaten at Teppan Edo, so take that into consideration.

That said, I feel it really depends on your preferences as to which one you might like better.

Generally speaking Tokyo Dining is a quieter, more relaxed experience I believe. You sit at a table with only your party and your server brings you your food from the kitchen. Teppan Edo is a teppanyaki style ("Japanese steakhouse") restaurant where a chef cooks your entree in front of you on a hibachi. Obviously, speaking to your chef while they cook your meal gives you a little more control over your meal if you feel like you need that. If you are a smaller party, it is highly likely you will be seated with strangers. From reading menus and reviews, it also seems to me as if the menu at Teppan Edo is a little bit more Americanized than that of Tokyo Dining, although you certainly can get very similar dishes at Tokyo Dining as well and I wouldn't really call either restaurant truly traditional Japanese or adventurous.

If you really, really like Japanese steakhouses, or prefer a louder, more energetic atmosphere where you get a show with your dinner, and you're not afraid to be possibly seated with strangers should you have a smaller party, then you'll probably like Teppan Edo.

If you want a quieter, more private experience, a more typical restaurant atmosphere, or you really love sushi, I feel Tokyo Dining is a better choice.

 

[maryj11]

We really love Teppan Edo , it is fun and the food is good.

 

[soniam]

Teppan Edo is habachi style, where the chef cooks the food at the table in front of you. We just felt the food was ok. Benihanas are better. The "show"/cooking is fun. We did, however, have some good sushi at Teppan Edo that was made by Tokyo Dining. I would consider eating at Tokyo Dining again but probably not Teppan Edo. Tokyo Dining has sushi, teriyaki, etc.

 

[heidijanesmith]

We love Teppan Edo! It is a must do for us every trip. We like to be seated with other guests and getting to know them. The show the chef puts on is very entertaining and we find the food to be excellent.

I have had sushi at Tokyo Dining and it was very good.

 

[kastoney]

I think the food quality is pretty similar between the two, though neither is as good as they could be. For me id give the slight edge to Teppan edo for the fun and interactive experience.