Kasai Medium Wide Konro Hibachi Charcoal Grill with Heat Mat

The Kasai Medium Wide is a Japanese-style konro hibachi grill, designed and manufactured in the UK. It uses a natural clay construction within a stainless steel frame to deliver the high radiant heat characteristic of traditional Japanese charcoal grilling. This edition includes a vermiculite heat mat as standard, allowing the unit to be used safely on surfaces that would otherwise be at risk from the considerable heat generated during use.

The clay body of the konro is central to how it performs. Unlike a steel or cast-iron grill, the clay retains and reflects heat back towards the cooking surface rather than dissipating it outward. In practical terms, this means charcoal burns more efficiently and for longer, reducing how often fuel needs to be managed during a service. The result is a stable, intense cooking environment well suited to grilling meats, fish, and vegetables, or for finishing dishes prepared using low-temperature methods such as sous vide.

For restaurant use, the konro format lends itself to open kitchen or tableside service where the cooking process is part of the dining experience. The stainless steel frame keeps the unit presentable and robust enough for regular commercial handling. Practical points to consider before use include:

• Natural charcoal is the recommended fuel — it burns hotter and cleaner than wood
• The unit requires adequate ventilation; it is not suitable for use in enclosed spaces without appropriate extraction
• The included heat mat is essential when placing on countertops or service surfaces
• At 19.1kg, the unit is portable but has meaningful weight — consider placement and movement in your workflow

This model is sized for table service or small kitchen stations. Operators running higher-volume covers or needing continuous output across a full service may find a larger-format model better suited to their needs. It is equally at home in a Japanese restaurant, a modern small-plates kitchen, or a catering operation where charcoal grilling is used as a finishing technique.

If you are unsure whether this format suits your kitchen setup or service style, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.