Chennai has a handful of expat-run Japanese restaurants which turn out an excellent Japanese fare, but Teppan was one of the first to specialize in Teppanyaki. Launched by the prolific restaurateur M Mahadevan, Teppan fits in three theatre-style Teppanyaki rooms. After you place your order, the Teppanyaki chef picks up a metal spatula to toss, swivel, slice, dice your preparation with flair.