Kasai Konro Grill
The updated Kasai Konro Grill. Designed and manufactured in the UK and available in a range of sizes. Based on Japanese precision cooking, this konro takes things to the next level.
Forged from British brushed stainless steel, with floating feet, strong carry handles and natural sustainable mineral tiles that retain and reflect heat for even, high-temperature cooking. Whether you’re grilling meats, fish, vegetables, or finishing a sous-vide-cooked dish, Kasai it.
Kasai Konro Searing Grill Grate
The Kasai Konro Searing Grill Grate. Crafted from solid 6mm stainless steel for unbeatable heat retention and restaurant-quality sear marks on meats, fish, or vegetables.
Locks in juices, creates deep crusts, and draws out rich, smoky flavour. Hard-wearing for high-temperature cooking, it’s designed for use with the Kasai Konro Grill.
The Kasai Konro Grill - Searing Edition
Create flavourful sear marks and lock in juices.
| Product Name | The Kasai Searing Edition |
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| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Model | Kasai-Searing-Grate-Edition |
| Delivery | 48 Hours Delivery |
| Warranty | 2 Years Parts & Labour |
| Material | Brushed British Made Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Kasai |
| Application | Commercial |
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UK Deliveries Mainland Only |
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Orders over £85.00 (Free Standard Delivery 2-3 Working Days) |
FREE |
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Orders under £85.00 (Standard Delivery 2-3 Working Days) |
£5.99 |
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Next Day Delivery (Place the order before 3:00pm) |
£7.50 |
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UK Deliveries Non Mainland |
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Channel Islands |
£20.00 |
Isle of Man |
£12.50 |
Northern Ireland |
£12.50 |
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What’s in the box
Sliding vents let you control the airflow. More air, more heat. Less air, slow smoulder.
Modular design for limitless possibilitiesSwitch between open-flame grilling and plancha-style cooking, or both at once with our 50/50 Plancha.
Born in pro kitchens, made for yoursInspired by Japanese grilling and perfected in pro kitchens, now ready for your table.
Kasai cooking capacity
Kasai grills are available in multiple sizes - from compact tabletop models to professional-grade restaurant units. Whether you’re cooking for two or running a high-volume service, there’s a Kasai charcoal grill built for your needs.
Grillspiration
Pork Rib Eye, Smoked Chicory & Quince
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
