Kasai Little Konro Hibachi Skewer Grill SVT-16190

The Kasai Little Konro Skewer Edition is a compact charcoal hibachi grill designed and manufactured in the UK. Built around traditional Japanese konro principles, it uses a natural clay lining within a stainless steel body to retain and reflect heat efficiently back towards the food. The six included skewers sit in a fixed rack, allowing 360-degree rotation without lifting, which keeps cooking consistent and service clean.

In a professional setting, the clay lining gives this grill a practical advantage over bare metal alternatives: it insulates well enough that charcoal burns longer and more evenly, reducing how often fuel needs to be replenished during a service. That makes it a useful tool for tableside theatre, finishing dishes — particularly proteins cooked sous vide — or running a small yakitori or skewer-focused menu without committing to a large built-in robata installation. It reaches the temperatures needed to char and caramelise properly, giving results that are difficult to replicate on gas or electric equipment.

• Clay-lined construction retains heat for longer, more efficient charcoal burns
• 360-degree skewer rotation ensures even cooking without lifting from the grill
• Stainless steel body and handles — robust enough for repeated professional use
• Suited to tableside service, finishing, and small skewer-led menu formats
• Compact footprint makes it practical for counter or table deployment

There are no electrical, gas, or water connections required — the grill runs entirely on charcoal, which gives flexibility in placement but does mean ventilation is an important consideration. It should only be used in well-ventilated spaces or outdoors; it is not suitable for use under a standard extraction canopy without proper assessment of carbon monoxide risk. At 11.7kg, it is portable but not lightweight, and the stainless steel construction will handle repeated use without the corrosion concerns associated with painted finishes.

This model is well suited to smaller restaurant operations, pop-ups, supper clubs, or as a supplementary grill for tableside presentation and finishing. It is sized practically for two to four covers at a time, so for higher-volume sites running continuous skewer service, a larger or more purpose-built robata unit would be worth considering. Kasai also offer versions with searing grates, planchas, and robata configurations if a different cooking format is needed.

If you're unsure whether this format suits your menu concept or service style, our team is happy to talk through how operators are using it in practice.