Tokyo Japanese Steak House, Newton

Don't be alarmed if you see an open flame leap up from your table at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse. This is an entirely normal occurrence. Each of the restaurant's teppanyaki tables is outfitted with a large steel grill, where chefs put on a show as they cut and sear meats, vegetables, and parking tickets. Aside from the popular hibachi dinners, the menu features a number of sushi rolls and shabu-shabu dishes, the latter of which consist of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled and served with dipping sauces.