Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant, Alameda

At Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant, teppanyaki chefs showcase their flashy cooking chops, grilling meats and seafood on grills in the center of each table. But there's more to the cuisine than mere showmanship. Get a taste of the menu below:

• Appetizer to try: gyoza beef potstickers
• Teppanyaki entrée to try: hibachi filet mignon
• Sushi roll to try: the Kintai roll with shrimp tempura and cucumber topped with avocado, salmon, and tobiko