Kasai Nano Pro Konro Hibachi Charcoal Grill with Heat Mat SVT-16177

The Kasai Nano Pro is a compact konro-style charcoal grill, UK designed and manufactured, built around a natural clay core housed in a stainless steel frame. Konro grills are rooted in Japanese BBQ tradition and work by channelling intense, focused heat directly upward from the charcoal bed. The clay construction is central to how the grill performs: it retains heat, reflects it back into the cooking zone, and insulates the charcoal bed so fuel burns longer and more efficiently than in a conventional open grill.

In a kitchen context, the Nano Pro is most commonly used for finishing and tableside presentation rather than bulk production cooking. It excels at searing proteins to order, finishing sous vide-prepared dishes with direct charcoal heat, and cooking portions of fish, meat or vegetables in front of guests. The clay core sustains high cooking temperatures without requiring constant fuel addition, which helps maintain consistent output during a busy service without interruption.

Practical advantages for operators include:

• Clay construction retains heat efficiently, extending charcoal burn time between refuels
• Focused radiant heat suitable for precise searing and finishing work
• Stainless steel frame is robust and easy to wipe down between covers
• Included vermiculite heat mat protects surfaces beneath the grill during use
• Compact footprint makes it practical for pass or tableside deployment

At 9.5kg, the Nano Pro is portable but has enough mass to feel stable in use. It requires no electrical or gas connection — charcoal is the only fuel source. There is no water or ventilation infrastructure needed, though operators should ensure adequate airflow wherever it is used, particularly indoors, given the nature of live charcoal cooking. It is not suited to high-volume continuous cooking across multiple covers simultaneously; for that kind of throughput, a larger or multi-unit setup would be more appropriate.

This grill suits restaurants offering Japanese BBQ, omakase, or interactive tableside dining experiences, as well as smaller operations looking to add charcoal-finished dishes to their menu without significant equipment investment. It is equally at home on a catering pass or set up at a guest table. If your requirement is for higher-volume charcoal cooking to serve a larger kitchen operation, a heavier-duty or larger-format unit may be worth exploring.

If you are unsure whether this size is right for your service style or volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.