Little Kasai Konro Grill - Lisa Goodwin-Allen Edition

The right Kasai Konro grill size depends on how many people you cook for and whether you’re using it at home or in a professional kitchen. 

For 1–2 people or compact outdoor cooking, the Kasai Nano Konro grill is ideal. For family cooking and entertaining, the Little or Medium Kasai Konro offers more cooking surface. For professional kitchens or high-volume service, the Medium Wide or Large Kasai provides greater capacity and multi-zone heat control. 

All Kasai Konro grills deliver the same ceramic heat efficiency — the difference is cooking space and output. 

The difference between binchotan charcoal and lumpwood charcoal lies in heat stability, burn time and flavour. 

Binchotan charcoal: 

• Burns hotter and longer 
• Produces extremely clean heat 
• Releases very little smoke 
• Ideal for professional Konro grilling 

Lumpwood charcoal: 

• Lights faster 
• Slightly shorter burn time 
• Adds a traditional charcoal aroma 
• Excellent for everyday home use 

For authentic Japanese Konro grilling, binchotan is preferred for precision and extended service. Lumpwood offers flexibility and convenience. 

The Kasai Konro grill is designed to be fully dismantled for easy cleaning, making it ideal for both home cooks and professional kitchens. 

The components can be easily removed, and stainless steel grill bars are suitable for cleaning in an industrial dishwasher in commercial environments. 

High cooking temperatures also help burn off excess residue during use, reducing heavy build-up. 

Minimal moving parts + simple construction = quick turnaround between services. 

Yes — key components of the Kasai Konro grill are replaceable, including the vermiculite ceramic tiles. 

Kasai grills are built to withstand the demands of professional kitchens. However, we understand that high-volume service environments can be tough on equipment. That’s why the internal vermiculite tiles are fully replaceable. 

Even more importantly, the vermiculite tiles are organic and environmentally responsible: 

• They can be burned off at end of life 
• They can be crushed and returned to soil 
• They complete a natural lifecycle 

This makes the Kasai Konro grill not only durable, but sustainably designed. 

You can cook almost anything that benefits from intense heat and charcoal flavour on a Kasai Konro grill. 

Popular choices include: 

• Steak and beef cuts 
• Yakitori skewers 
• Chicken thighs and wings 
• Lamb cutlets 
• Whole fish and shellfish 
• Grilled vegetables 
• Smash burgers 
• Flatbreads 

The high radiant heat of the Japanese Konro grill enhances caramelisation and natural umami, creating crisp exteriors and juicy interiors. 

Yes — many Kasai Konro grill models are compact and portable. 

Smaller models like the Nano and Little Kasai are designed as tabletop charcoal grills, making them suitable for: 

• Garden cooking 
• Outdoor kitchens 
• Chef demonstrations 
• Pop-ups and events 

Despite their portability, they deliver powerful professional-level heat.

The Kasai Konro grill can only be used indoors in a professional kitchen with appropriate commercial extraction systems. 

Because it is a charcoal grill, it produces carbon monoxide and must never be used indoors in unventilated residential spaces. 

For home users, always operate your Japanese charcoal grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 

A Kasai Konro grill typically reaches optimal cooking temperature within 20–30 minutes, depending on charcoal type and airflow. 

Binchotan may take slightly longer to fully ignite but provides longer-lasting, stable heat. Lumpwood charcoal heats more quickly and is ideal for faster setup. 

Thanks to ceramic insulation and heat retention, once hot, the Kasai maintains temperature efficiently with minimal additional fuel. 

When no food is cooking on it, the Kasai Konro grill produces virtually no visible smoke. 

High-quality binchotan or lumpwood charcoal burns cleanly. Smoke typically occurs only when fats or marinades drip onto the charcoal. 

This clean-burning performance makes the Kasai Konro grill ideal for controlled, professional-style charcoal cooking.