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Kasai
Kasai Nano Pro Konro Grill Solid Plancha Edition SVT-16195
£394.00(£472.80 inc VAT)
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is this grill suitable for indoor restaurant use?
Because the Nano Pro burns charcoal, it produces smoke and carbon monoxide during operation. Indoor use requires a commercial extraction canopy with sufficient capture velocity to handle charcoal combustion — standard kitchen ventilation designed for gas or electric appliances is often not adequate. If you are planning to use this at a live-fire or tableside station, it is worth confirming your extraction capacity before committing.
How many covers can this realistically support during a service?
This is a compact grill designed for finishing, live-cooking theatre, or small-cover Japanese BBQ formats rather than high-volume production. Realistically it suits services of two to three portions at a time. Operators running larger covers or sustained output across a full service would typically need multiple units or a larger charcoal grill format.
Can the plancha plate be used for a full service without changing charcoal?
The clay body's insulative properties extend charcoal burn time compared to conventional metal grills, which helps operators manage fuel through a service more easily. That said, burn duration depends on charcoal type, load, and cooking intensity — Japanese white charcoal (binchotan) is commonly used with konro-style grills because it burns longer and at more consistent temperatures than standard charcoal briquettes.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 8.7kg
- Dimensions
- 235(H) x 374(W)mm
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour
£394.00(£472.80 inc VAT)
£394.00(£472.80 inc VAT)
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.
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