"Would you like a Guu food experience, but with the ability to actually have a conversation at your table? Teppan Kenta is the place. It feels like a nice break from izakayas that feature hollering staff, drum-pounding, and deafening music. Now, I'm not saying that this place is sedated; it has a simple, cheerful vibe, and in this pared-back atmosphere, you can really focus on what's important: the food.\n\nThe hallmark of a great restaurant is not one where diners take pictures of their meals, but when they are in awe of their food, and they savour every bite. At Teppan Kenta, your tastebuds are rewarded not by overloaded portions, but by well-crafted food.\n\nWe watched the chef (reportedly a Guu alumni) and that was a highlight in itself. His movements are deft, precise, and cheerful. For those of you who are complaining about the wait time for your food, try sitting at the teppanyaki. You'll see that the chef is working as fast as he can, but that his main goal is to serve dishes of great food. Isn't that what matters more? \n\nWe ordered the okonomiyaki, the karaage, the Angus steak, and the tuna avocado. It was all mouth-watering, memorable, and reasonably-priced. \n\nKenta, we'll be back! Best of luck on your Hashigo project; collaborating with the city's great Japanese restaurateurs is a great initiative!"^^ . . . . "2015-03-15T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ .