HANA ROBATAYAKI

Hana Robatayaki has been artfully recreated in a rustic old Kutchan building in the style of traditional robatayaki restaurants that have become a popular style of dining across Japan.

Robatayaki is a style of cooking that originated out of Hokkaido fishing villages centuries ago. The story goes that fisherman would take boxes of hot coals out on their boats for warmth and to cook offshore. Upon returning they would cook with their families back on land before heading to market with the rest of the catch.

A colourful selection of seafood, meat and fresh vegetables is laid out around a horseshoe-shaped counter and central grill manned by two lively chefs. Simply get the chef’s attention and point to what you’d like to try. When it’s ready it’s passed to you on a long wooden paddle, as is the tradition in robatayaki restaurants. There is also an extensive menu which you can scan to see if anything else grabs your attention.