Kasai Extra Long Konro Hibachi Charcoal Grill with Heat Mat SVT-16182

The Kasai Extra Long konro is a Japanese-style hibachi charcoal grill constructed in stainless steel with a natural clay inner lining. At just under a metre in width, it is designed to seat eight to ten covers comfortably, making it a practical choice for restaurants offering Japanese BBQ-style dining, yakiniku service, or tableside grilling as part of a broader menu concept. This model includes the vermiculite heat mat as standard.

The clay lining is central to how this grill performs in service. It retains and reflects heat back towards the cooking surface, which means charcoal burns more efficiently and for longer than it would in a conventional open grill. In practical terms, this reduces how often fuel needs to be replenished during a sitting — useful during longer covers or continuous service periods. The grill reaches high searing temperatures suited to locking in the natural flavour of meats, fish, and vegetables, and it is also commonly used to finish sous vide-prepared dishes at the pass.

Key operational points worth noting before ordering:

• UK designed and manufactured in stainless steel with a clay heat-retention lining
• Vermiculite heat mat included to protect surfaces from heat transfer below the grill
• Natural clay construction significantly extends charcoal burn time versus standard grills
• Well suited to tableside service, pass finishing, and open-kitchen Japanese BBQ concepts
• Charcoal use rather than wood is recommended for consistent, high-output heat

Because this is a charcoal-burning appliance, ventilation is a serious installation consideration. It should only be used in an environment with adequate extraction — typically beneath a commercial canopy hood. It is not suitable for use in enclosed spaces without proper airflow, and venues should confirm compliance with their local fire safety and ventilation requirements before service. The unit weighs just under 35kg, so positioning and surface suitability should be considered in advance.

This grill is best suited to restaurants running dedicated Japanese BBQ or omakase-style dining, as well as operators looking to add a live-fire element to their service in a controlled format. For very high-volume operations running multiple simultaneous covers, it may be worth discussing whether a different configuration would better suit your throughput requirements.

If you are unsure whether this unit fits your kitchen layout, ventilation setup, or service style, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.