Diners gather around sizzling iron griddles at Tony's Teppan Yaki, where chefs prepare meals theatrically right before your eyes. Beyond the live teppanyaki cooking, the menu features signature dishes like the Lava Roll (teppan-seared sushi) and spicy tempura sushi, alongside sashimi platters, tempura, and lunch bentos served with rice and miso soup. An all-you-can-eat teppanyaki option runs for both lunch and dinner, catering to lively family gatherings and work groups, while traditional dining tables and private dining rooms suit quieter meals. Lunch offerings include teriyaki chicken glazed with house sauce (\$21 as at 2026) and multi-course bentos (\$38 as at 2026).
Visitors frequently highlight the engaging showmanship at the grill and the accommodating service, especially noting the extensive choices and careful handling for coeliac and gluten-free diners. Situated at 2 Waterman Place in Woolston, it is one of four Japanese dining spots within a kilometre—competing nearby with T Sushi Ferrymead, Ekiben-Ya, and Kenzo Japanese Restaurant—and stands out as the area's dedicated destination for theatrical teppanyaki dining.