frequently asked questions

What is Teppan-yaki? 

It’s a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word teppan-yaki is derived from ‘teppan’, which is the metal plate on which it is cooked and ‘yaki’, which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried. Popularized in North America starting in the 1960s, chefs cook, interact with diners and perform with flair. 

Is Teppan-yaki healthy?

There are many teppan-yaki meals and, therefore, some of them are healthier than others.

However, ingredients used for Teppan-yaki are fresh and the iron grill distributes the heat slowly and evenly among them. Choosing a balanced combination of ingredients for dishes, like meat and vegetables or seafood and vegetables, is very healthy and balanced.

Is Teppan-yaki gluten-free? 

All of the entrees and sauces at Japanese Village are gluten-free. (see below for more allergy information)

What should I do if I have allergies?

Please inform your server of any allergies. The chef cooks all of the food on the same table, however most allergies can be accommodated. 

• All main courses and some appetizers are gluten-free

• We do not use peanuts or tree nuts in any of our ingredients

• We use eggs in our soup and the misonaise sauce

• There is dairy in the sesame steak sauce

• Fish and shellfish can be avoided during cooking. Please speak to your server 

• All of our sauces contain Soy. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be substituted for this

Where do you buy your food?

We strive to buy local and Alberta-based quality products, where available. Currently, our steaks are Canadian-raised top 2/3 AAA from “Butchers Block Angus Reserve”. Our salmon is farmed Atlantic salmon from Marine Harvest in B.C.

Where can I buy your teppan-yaki sauces? 

A closely guarded secret recipe from almost 50 years ago, our special sauces are all made in-house with premium ingredients. They are non-GMO, contain no filler, no preservatives, ‘all-soy’ (no wheat) soy sauce, which is also gluten-free. The sauces are available to purchase in our restaurants or through Skip The Dishes delivery.

What’s all the hype about your sauces?

If you’ve tried them, chances are you’re going to want to cook with them at home. 

• Sesame Steak Sauce – Our legendary sesame steak sauce is made with roasted sesame seeds and garlic - among other secret ingredients. It compliments a great steak or it’s delicious poured on top of plain rice.

• Ginger Sauce – Ginger and onions make for a versatile sauce that goes great with vegetables and seafood. 

• Apple-soy Vinaigrette – A tangy and distinctive salad dressing, our vinaigrette is made with a whole bunch of apples.

• Teriyaki sauce – Japanese Village’s secret teriyaki sauce recipe takes more than 24 hours to make a single batch. Combining French cooking techniques with Japanese ingredients creates this deep and flavourful teriyaki sauce that goes great on everything.

How do I make a reservation?

Please check out our online reservation page for reserving a spot for dining in.

Is dining at Japanese Village expensive?

We believe we provide great value for the price of your unique dining experience. Most customers are very happy with the ‘dinner and a show’ concept of Japanese Village. We hope you will be too. However, we encourage you to check out our menu before making a reservation.

Where can I buy gift cards?

Gifts cards are available at all Japanese Village locations. They are not currently available on-line.