Kasai Medium Wide Konro Robata Charcoal Grill SVT-16185

The Kasai Medium Wide Konro is a Japanese-style charcoal grill built around a natural clay construction that manages heat in a fundamentally different way to conventional charcoal equipment. Rather than simply containing burning fuel, the clay body retains and reflects heat back into the cooking zone, allowing the charcoal to burn longer and more efficiently without frequent replenishment. This model comes with the Robata rack fitted, which significantly expands the cooking surface and makes the unit practical as a centrepiece of a Japanese or fusion menu rather than a supplementary finishing tool.

In a professional kitchen or restaurant environment, the konro format suits the precise, high-heat cooking that Japanese grilling demands. The clay-insulated design reaches and sustains the high temperatures needed to sear proteins cleanly and lock in natural juices — useful for fish, meat, and vegetables alike, and equally well suited to finishing sous vide preparations where surface caramelisation matters. The extended burn time between fuel changes reduces interruption during service, which is a practical advantage in busy covers.

Key operational considerations worth noting before purchase:

• Designed for charcoal use — not compatible with gas or electric heat sources
• Robata rack included, fitting directly onto the grill body without additional fixings
• Stainless steel outer construction for durability and ease of cleaning between services
• At 19.35kg, it is table-mounted rather than a floor-standing unit — verify your surface and support arrangement
• Suitable for tableside or open-kitchen theatre as well as back-of-house use

This model is well suited to restaurants offering Japanese BBQ, robatayaki, or charcoal-finished dishes as part of a regular menu, as well as hospitality venues running pop-up or event dining concepts. It will comfortably serve between four and eight covers at a time. For sites running higher continuous volume or larger service numbers, a wider or higher-capacity model from the range may be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this format and size fits your service style or kitchen setup, our team are happy to talk through the options with you before you commit.