Kasai Nano Pro Konro Grill Skewer Edition SVT-16189

The Kasai Nano Pro Konro Grill in Skewer Edition is a compact charcoal hibachi-style grill designed and manufactured in the UK. Built around a natural clay construction, it is intended to replicate the traditional Japanese konro cooking method — delivering intense, focused radiant heat that sears food cleanly without imparting unwanted aromas from the cooking vessel itself. The stainless steel outer shell keeps the unit practical and durable in a professional environment.

In real kitchen use, the clay body is what sets this grill apart from conventional charcoal units. The material absorbs and reflects heat back into the cooking zone, which means charcoal burns more efficiently and for longer between refuels. For operators offering yakitori, kushiyaki, or any skewer-based menu item, that translates directly into more consistent cooking temperatures and fewer interruptions during service. The grill is compact enough to position at a pass or on a prep counter, making it well suited to theatre-dining formats and open-kitchen service.

The Skewer Edition includes six skewers with stainless steel handles and a racking frame that allows 360-degree rotation without lifting skewers from the grill. Practical benefits include:

• Even cooking without removing food from the heat source
• Suitable for meat, fish, vegetables, and finishing sous vide preparations
• Clay construction extends charcoal burn time, reducing fuel use during service
• Stainless steel handles and frame are straightforward to clean and maintain
• Compact footprint makes it viable for countertop or pass positioning

Because this is a charcoal-fuelled unit, operators should consider ventilation requirements carefully. It is not suitable for use in enclosed spaces without adequate extraction, and local fire safety and environmental health requirements should be confirmed before use in a commercial setting. At just under 8kg, it is portable, but the clay lining requires careful handling to avoid cracking.

This grill is best suited to restaurants, pop-ups, and catering operations offering Japanese-inspired menus, skewer-based dishes, or live-fire cooking as part of a dining experience. Given its compact size, it is designed for two to three covers at a time rather than high-volume continuous output. For busier operations or larger service formats, higher-capacity versions of the Kasai range may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this size is right for your service volume or have questions about ventilation and placement, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.