Robatayaki refers to the style of premises and serving at restaurants, which originated in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture and developed in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, as well as the dishes served there.
炉端焼き（ろばたやき）は、宮城県仙台市で発祥し、北海道釧路市で発展した飲食店の店舗や給仕の形態、および、そこで出される料理のこと。