Kasai Medium Wide Konro Grill Solid Plancha Edition SVT-16197

The Kasai Medium Wide Konro Grill in Plancha Edition is a UK-designed and manufactured charcoal grill built around traditional Japanese konro principles. The body uses a natural clay construction that retains and reflects heat back towards the cooking surface, allowing charcoal to burn longer and more efficiently than in conventional metal grills. This edition includes a full-size 3mm thick 304-grade stainless steel griddle plate in place of an open grate, making it practical for a wider range of preparations beyond direct-flame grilling.

In a professional kitchen environment, the clay construction provides a notably stable cooking surface. Because the material holds heat well, operators experience less temperature fluctuation during service, which matters when cooking proteins that require consistent surface contact — salmon fillets, scallops, and thinly sliced meats in particular. The plancha format also suits finishing work on sous vide preparations, where a brief high-heat contact is needed without extended cooking. At 18kg, it is heavy enough to sit stably on a pass or prep station without being impractical to reposition between services.

• Consistent surface heat suited to searing, finishing, and plancha cooking
• Clay body reduces fuel consumption compared to conventional charcoal grills
• Plancha plate handles delicate proteins without the risk of flare-up
• Stainless steel construction throughout is straightforward to clean after service
• Compact footprint allows use on a pass, countertop, or outdoor station

As a charcoal grill, ventilation is a genuine operational consideration. This unit should only be used in spaces with appropriate extraction or in open-air settings — it is not suitable for enclosed kitchens without a properly rated canopy or hood. There are no electrical or gas connections required, which keeps installation simple, but charcoal management and ash disposal need to be factored into your service workflow. The 524mm width suits covers in the four-to-eight range comfortably; for higher-volume Japanese BBQ service where multiple grills are needed simultaneously, it is worth discussing whether a heavier-duty configuration would better suit the throughput.

This model is well suited to restaurants running a Japanese BBQ or izakaya-style menu, pop-up operators, or chefs who want a reliable charcoal plancha for a specific section of the pass. If you are unsure whether the plancha edition or an open-grate configuration fits your menu better, the team is happy to talk through the practical differences before you commit.