ORCA

The first thing to hit you when you walk into ORCA is the smell. There’s nothing quite like A5 grade Sendai beef grilling on a teppanyaki griddle pan. This isn’t just any old teppanyaki restaurant either — ORCA has a bit more class than that. The plating and service shows so. For example, small bites of fish are grilled then delicately balanced on a dollop of sauce, with lotus root fritters and a small glass of steamed egg custard. Abalone steak with butter and soy sauce, Canadian lobster, and teppanyaki foie gras are just a couple of other standout options. Extensive set-course menus are available if you want to splash out. Get the full treatment with the premium course, or the shorter but no less delicious casual course. For teppanyaki dining with gourmet sophistication, head on up to Ikebukuro and take a seat at the counter of one of the best teppanyaki restaurants in Tokyo.