The Imperial Elite 48 Inch Teppan Yaki Griddle is a gas griddle with a 48 inch wide grill area, and a thick highly polished steel griddle plate and stainless steel front and sides. The 34 griddle plate is ideal for a wide variety of cooking requirements and the 24 depth plateprovides maximum cooking surface for peak cookingtimes. The center of the griddle plate is designed to be the hottest area, and the temperature gradually decreases toward the griddle edges.