I went to have a chat to head chef, Jason Yong at Wagyu Ya Teppenyaki at The Glen. Now I hadn’t been to The Glen before, so rookie mistake, I followed Google Maps which led me to a carpark that ended up being at the polar opposite end of the mall and I did spend quite a bit of time trying to find the restaurant. But it is actually not that hard at all. Come in off Springvale Road, and it is up on the top level near David Jones. The fit out is all beautiful timber and lovely lighting. I absolutely hit the jackpot because, not only did I get to speak to Jason, I also sat down with acclaimed sushi chef, Wataru Sato, who had Bistro Goemon in Elsternwick and has worked at Nobu, as well as saucier Hori Shinshuke, who has a 15-year-plus career specialising in Japanese, French, and Italian cookery. Jason runs the teppan section and if you want culinary theatrics, this is the place to come. There is fire and super sharp knife and cooking over coals skills as well as smoky cocktails and all round lovely conversation. The restaurant has been split into four spaces with counter seating at the grill, booth seating, a private dining room, and a sushi bar, and extensive menu options. This chat was an absolute delight.