What does robata mean on a menu?
Robata · Japanese
Japanese charcoal grilling, where skewers and small plates cook slowly over hot coals.
What it does to the food
Smoky, charred and juicy, with a light salty or soy glaze. Simple food that tastes strongly of the fire.
Where you’ll see it
Japanese izakayas and grill bars, on skewered meats, fish, mushrooms and vegetables, often cooked over binchotan.