Established in 2002 in Kunshan, Sakata Robatayaki has a reputation for its charcoal and salt cooking techniques, and is now available in Suzhou and Nanjing. There are many Japanese restaurants in Suzhou, but Sakata Robatayaki is one of the best.
Robatayaki refers to a Japanese form of barbecue in which a variety of fresh ingredients are stacked in front of a square barbecue station, and the chef often ends up placing the grilled food on a paddle and handing it to diners. Sakata Robatayaki is a standard robatayaki restaurant with charcoal, salt, and paddles as its signature restaurant, and the bar serves not only paddle delivery, but also a wide variety of ingredients around it, and the addition of charcoal, Japanese sea fire, wasabi fire, rose garden, and cherry blossom garden is full of flavor.
Most of the ingredients and seasonings used in Sakata Robatayaki are imported from Japan, and the proprietress travels to Japan every once in a while to pick up fresh seafood. Seafood such as alfonsi, jinji, and alfonsino come from Nagasaki and Hokkaido, Japan. Bluefin tuna is not frozen at ultra-low temperature after harvesting, and is transported to the store as quickly as possible to avoid damage to the meat quality during thawing. Diners can also see the chef dissecting the tuna at the bar, and the neat cuts of meat are very appetizing. The restaurant also has Japanese specialties such as Akita's famous smoked dried radish and Shizuoka's famous dried sardines, which have a unique taste.
Ingredients such as anatomized mackerel and chicken thighs are placed on top of the bar with bamboo poles, and after they are left to dry overnight, they are used for grilling, which is the term "overnight drying" in Japanese cuisine. The dried ingredients are grilled over an open flame to give the meat a firm texture, making it a must-order dish for Japanese customers. There are two wine cabinets in the restaurant, and there are many types of sake, which can basically meet the needs of diners. Eating barbecue and drinking and talking with friends is quite interesting.
Compared to ordinary Japanese restaurants, the atmosphere of Sakata Robatayaki is more spacious and atmospheric, and there are tatami floor private rooms of various sizes. To the best of all, the restaurant is heated by underfloor heat, which is very friendly to diners in winter. The waiters are all wearing dark kimonos, and although the overall image is not excellent, the professional service is still worthy of recognition.
In addition to high-end business banquets, Sakata Robatayaki also offers a more affordable set menu, which is perfect for visiting with friends and family.
