Kasai Nano Pro Konro Grill Solid Plancha Edition SVT-16195

The Kasai Nano Pro Konro Grill in Plancha Edition is a compact, UK-designed and manufactured charcoal grill built around the traditional Japanese konro format. At its core is a natural clay body that reflects radiant heat back towards the cooking surface, rather than allowing it to dissipate through the walls. This means charcoal burns more efficiently and for longer than in a conventional metal grill — an important practical consideration when managing fuel during service. The plancha edition pairs this clay body with a full-size 3mm thick 304-grade stainless steel griddle plate, giving operators a flat cooking surface on top of the konro base.

In a professional kitchen context, this format is most commonly used for finishing work — adding char and smokiness to proteins cooked sous vide, tableside theatre in dining rooms, or live-fire stations at events and pop-ups. The clay construction allows the grill to reach the high temperatures needed for genuine searing, which locks in moisture and develops flavour without the grill itself contributing unwanted aromas. The plancha plate distributes heat evenly across its surface, making it well suited to fish, shellfish, vegetables, and delicate ingredients that benefit from consistent contact heat rather than direct flame.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are:

• Efficient fuel use — the insulative clay body extends charcoal burn time during service
• High surface temperatures for genuine searing and Maillard reaction
• Flat plancha surface for delicate or small ingredients that need retained contact
• Compact footprint suits pass stations, event counters, or tableside presentation
• Stainless steel plancha plate is straightforward to clean between covers

Because this is a charcoal-burning appliance, it produces smoke and requires either outdoor use or a kitchen with appropriate extraction. It is not suited to fully enclosed kitchens without adequate ventilation. At 8.7kg, it is portable enough for event use, but the charcoal requirement means operators need a reliable fuel supply and suitable fire-management protocols in place. This is not a high-throughput production grill — it is designed for smaller covers, finishing, or live-cooking formats where presentation and flavour development matter.

The Nano Pro Plancha Edition is best suited to restaurant operators running Japanese-influenced menus, live-fire or experiential dining concepts, and event caterers who want a compact, high-temperature charcoal surface. For larger operations needing sustained output across multiple covers simultaneously, a larger or multi-unit setup would be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this format fits your service style or extraction setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.