Kasai Medium Wide Konro Hibachi Grill Searing Edition SVT-16155

The Kasai Medium Wide Konro Grill Searing Edition is a charcoal tabletop grill designed and manufactured in the UK, drawing on the traditional Japanese konro and hibachi cooking method. The body is constructed from a natural clay material rather than bare metal, which fundamentally changes how the unit performs compared with a conventional charcoal grill. Where standard grills lose a significant portion of heat outward, the clay construction retains and reflects heat back up into the cooking zone, meaning charcoal burns more efficiently and for longer before needing to be replenished or topped up.

In practice, this heat retention has a meaningful effect on service. Operators can maintain consistent cooking temperatures for extended periods without the fuel management interruptions that often disrupt service on less efficient charcoal equipment. The searing edition is fitted with a full-size stainless steel grate using 6mm bars, which holds and transmits high surface temperatures effectively — the kind of direct, intense heat needed to achieve a proper sear on steaks, rib cuts, or dense fish fillets. It is equally suited to finishing sous vide proteins where a brief, high-heat contact cook is the goal.

Practical considerations for this unit include:

• Clay body construction provides superior heat retention and longer charcoal burn times
• 6mm stainless steel searing grate reaches the temperatures needed for accurate, repeatable sear marks
• Stainless steel frame provides structural durability in a service environment
• Compact footprint makes it suitable for tableside, counter, or pass use
• Compatible with Japanese binchotan charcoal as well as standard lump charcoal

Because this is a charcoal appliance, ventilation is the primary installation consideration. It should not be used in an enclosed space without adequate extraction or natural airflow — this applies whether it is positioned in a kitchen, at a counter station, or used tableside in a dining room. It is not suitable for use beneath a standard canopy extraction system designed for gas or electric equipment without confirming the canopy is rated for solid fuel combustion. At just over 17kg the unit is manageable to move and position, though it should sit on a stable, heat-resistant surface.

This model is well suited to restaurants building a Japanese charcoal grill offering, to chefs using it as a finishing station for high-value proteins, or to operators who need a reliable, compact konro for a focused menu. It is sized to serve between four and eight covers at a sitting, making it appropriate for smaller dedicated stations or supplementary cooking positions rather than a primary grill for high-volume service. For sites requiring significantly greater throughput, a larger-format or multiple-unit configuration may be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this unit fits your ventilation setup, service volume, or charcoal fuel sourcing arrangements, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.