Teppanyaki (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Teppanyaki is a comedy film directed by Michael Hui, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Wong (Michael Hui) is the chief chef in a Teppanyaki restaurant. His overbearing wife and sadistic father-in-law make his home life a misery, so he spends all day dreaming about his dream girl, Sissy (Sally Yeh). When she comes into the restaurant, Wong seizes the opportunity and arranges to take her on a tour of the Paradise Island. Unfortunately, his wife and her friend go with him.
Who’s in it. Teppanyaki stars Michael Hui as Johnny Huang / Johnny Wong, Sally Yeh as Sisi, Frances Yip Lai-Yee as Sally and Lo Hoi-pang as Ying's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Teppanyaki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teppanyaki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teppanyaki tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teppanyaki (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Teppanyaki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Teppanyaki worth watching?
- Teppanyaki holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Teppanyaki?
- Teppanyaki stars Michael Hui, Sally Yeh, Frances Yip Lai-Yee, Lo Hoi-pang and Paul Che Biu-law.
- When was Teppanyaki released?
- Teppanyaki was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.