The fiery teppanyaki show always brings smiles at Teppan Tora at Fort Washington and Friant in northeast Fresno.<\/p>\n
Chef Jerry Phommavong is also here to please your palate.<\/p>\n
“I just love to cook and entertain people, that’s it,” he said.<\/p>\n
His fried rice bowl juggling skills are as impressive as the taste of his food.<\/p>\n
Owner Sayuri Edwards says some visitors like to grill for their own.<\/p>\n
“A-5 Wagyu is like the most premium beef you can get,” Edwards said.<\/p>\n
The marbled Wagyu is unmistakable.<\/p>\n
The detail put into sushi selections like the Omakase box demands your attention.<\/p>\n
“Omakase means, ‘I leave it up to you.” Edwards said.<\/p>\n
We also got a taste of the halibut, fresh shrimp with wasabi and the temari sushi.<\/p>\n
Sushi rice forms the base of the Tora tostadas.<\/p>\n
“They have the crispy rice on the bottom and spicy tuna, avocado on the bottom, and then a slice of the jalapeno,” Edwards said.<\/p>\n
This one will warm you up.<\/p>\n
The rich broth in the sukiyaki hot pot features thinly sliced beef and noodles.<\/p>\n
Dishes are paired with craft cocktails.<\/p>\n
Chef Jerry sometimes takes his act on the road – to homes.<\/p>\n
“We do mobile service, we do private catering to their house,” he said.<\/p>\n
Chicken teriyaki completed our teppanyaki meal.<\/p>\n
If you prefer to eat in peace, the koi pond is the place.<\/p>\n
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