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The Iron Wheel teppanyaki in Taitung is the kind of old-school teppanyaki restaurant that has a strong local feel. The cooking station and seating are close together, allowing diners to watch the chef stir-frying the ingredients directly. The aroma of oil and the sounds of the iron plate alternate, creating quite a genuine atmosphere. This time, we ordered lamb and fresh oysters, which is a rather heavy-flavored combination.
The lamb is not particularly tender, but the overall seasoning captures the sauce flavor that teppanyaki should have. The fresh oysters take a simpler route, preserving the freshness of the sea, and the texture is quite full, not overly shriveled. The side dish of cabbage was a pleasant surprise; it was sweet and crispy, cooked just right, making it the most enjoyable dish of the whole meal.
However, the process of serving the dishes felt a bit clunky, with the rhythm occasionally getting thrown off. At one point, there wasn't enough rice, and we had to go outside to buy some unexpectedly, which was quite shocking. Sitting in front of the cooking station, while eating, one could vaguely sense the tension between the cooking area and the dining area; the business and pressure were almost palpable in the air 😅.
Overall, the flavors at Iron Wheel teppanyaki hit the mark, especially the cabbage. But if the service and flow could be smoother, the overall experience would improve even more. It's a restaurant with potential but still needs to stabilize the details in its teppanyaki offerings.