Kasai Medium Wide Konro Hibachi Charcoal Grill – Stainless Frame

The Kasai Medium Wide is a UK-manufactured konro grill — a style of Japanese hibachi-style charcoal cooker traditionally used to cook yakitori, skewered meats, and grilled fish at high heat over binchōtan or natural lump charcoal. The unit sits within a stainless steel frame and is built around a natural clay body, which is central to how this style of grill performs in professional service.

The clay construction is not aesthetic — it serves a functional purpose. The material retains and reflects heat efficiently, which means the charcoal burns longer and more consistently than it would in a conventional metal-bodied grill. In practical terms, this reduces how often the charcoal needs topping up during a service, and helps maintain the sustained high surface temperatures that Japanese charcoal cooking depends on. The grill reaches the intense heat levels needed to char the outside of proteins quickly whilst retaining moisture — a result that is difficult to replicate with gas or electric alternatives.

From an operational standpoint, the konro format suits table-side cooking, open kitchen theatre, or a dedicated yakitori section. Key practical advantages include:

• Sustained high heat from charcoal with reduced fuel consumption between services
• Clay insulation minimises heat transfer to the external stainless frame, reducing burn risk
• Compact footprint suitable for countertop or pass positioning
• Stainless steel frame supports durability in commercial environments
• No gas or electrical connection required — placement is flexible

Because this is a charcoal-burning appliance, ventilation is a practical prerequisite. It must be used either under a suitable extraction canopy or in a well-ventilated outdoor or semi-outdoor setting. It is not suitable for use in a fully enclosed kitchen without adequate extraction in place. At 14.2kg, the unit is manageable for repositioning between services, but the clay body should be handled carefully to avoid cracking.

This model is well suited to restaurants running Japanese BBQ menus, yakitori bars, or operators looking to add a credible charcoal cooking element to an open kitchen. It is sized to serve a small group comfortably, making it appropriate for table-side use or a compact dedicated station rather than a high-volume continuous production line. For sites requiring greater throughput or multiple cooking positions, larger or additional units should be considered.

If you are unsure whether this model suits your kitchen layout, extraction setup, or service volume, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.