Girl, 4, suffers burns to face at Sydney teppanyaki restaurant

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Girl, 4, suffers burns to face at Sydney teppanyaki restaurant

By Megan Levy
Updated

A four-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after suffering burns to her face and body at a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant in central Sydney overnight.

The girl was with her family at Wharf Teppanyaki, on Lime Street at King Street Wharf, when she was burnt by an open flame about 7pm on Sunday.

Teppanyaki restaurants feature chefs cooking at an open hot plate.

Teppanyaki restaurants feature chefs cooking at an open hot plate.

Paramedics treated the girl for burns to her forehead, cheeks and shoulders, before taking her to Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick. She was in a serious condition, a NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said.

Teppanyaki restaurants allow diners to sit around an open hot plate, as a chef prepares and cooks meals in front of them.

Wharf Teppanyaki is part of the Kobe Jones chain of restaurants, and photographs and videos on its website show flames shooting into the air as diners sit around the central kitchen.

The restaurant says on its website that it offers a "contemporary, interactive and fun dining experience".

"Using the latest induction technology and all-ceiling hoods, the tables have been designed so that you can see and participate in the creation of your meal, all in absolute comfort," the website says.

"Part of the allure is to watch the chef's knife and cooking skills while your meal is being prepared."

The restaurant has been contacted for comment.

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