Kasai Extra Long Konro Robata Charcoal Grill SVT-16188

The Kasai Extra Long Konro Grill in its Robata Edition is a substantial charcoal grill built for operators who want to bring authentic Japanese robata cooking into a professional kitchen environment. Running close to a metre in width, it provides a generous cooking surface suited to continuous service across multiple covers, moving well beyond what a compact tabletop konro can offer. The unit is constructed in stainless steel, and the clay-lined interior is central to how it functions — rather than simply containing heat, the material reflects it back towards the food, which changes how the charcoal behaves and how the cook manages the fire.

In a working kitchen, that heat retention matters. Charcoal burns more efficiently in a well-insulated grill, which means less frequent fuel addition during a busy service and more consistent cooking temperatures across the grate. For dishes that demand high, dry heat — grilled fish, skewered meats, vegetables finished over coals, or searing a sous vide protein — the grill reaches and holds the temperatures those techniques require without the fluctuations that affect thinner, less insulated designs.

The included Robata rack is what lifts this configuration above a standard konro for professional use. It extends the cooking capacity significantly, making it practical to run a charcoal-centred section of the menu rather than treating the grill as an occasional-use piece of equipment. It fits the grill without additional fixings, which simplifies setup.

• Stainless steel construction suited to commercial kitchen hygiene standards
• Clay-lined interior improves heat retention and fuel efficiency during service
• Robata rack extends capacity for menu-centred charcoal cookery
• Consistent high-heat performance for grilling, finishing, and searing
• No additional fixings required to fit the Robata rack

Installation is straightforward in practical terms — there are no gas or electrical connections involved — but ventilation is a serious consideration. Charcoal grills of this size produce significant smoke and combustion byproducts, and the unit must be positioned beneath a correctly specified canopy with adequate extraction. It is not suitable for use without proper ventilation, and any operator considering it for a new or existing kitchen should confirm extraction capacity before ordering. At just under 34kg the unit is manageable to position, but its footprint and the clearances needed around it should be factored into section planning.

This grill is well suited to restaurant kitchens building a robata or charcoal-focused menu, and to operators who want a credible, dedicated charcoal cooking station rather than a portable or occasional-use unit. If your service volume or menu demands something more compact, smaller konro options are available; equally, for very high-throughput operations, it is worth discussing whether a single unit will meet your needs.

If you are planning a charcoal cookery section or are unsure how this fits alongside your existing extraction and kitchen layout, we are happy to talk through the practicalities before you make a decision.