Konro Grill, Table Barbecue 31cm
A compact Japanese charcoal grill designed for precise heat control, clean cooking, and authentic Konro style grilling at home or outdoors.
Product Description
The Konro Grill, Table Barbecue 31cm is a traditional Japanese charcoal grill crafted from diatomaceous earth, a natural material formed from fossilised marine algae. This highly insulating structure allows the grill to retain and concentrate heat, delivering efficient, controlled cooking using minimal fuel.
Compact in size, this Konro is ideal for tabletop use, small outdoor spaces, or more intimate cooking setups. The narrow design allows skewers to be placed directly across the grill, making it particularly well suited to yakitori and other skewered dishes. A metal grill grate is also included, allowing for flexible cooking of meat, fish, and vegetables.
The insulating properties of the grill mean food cooks quickly without harsh direct heat, helping to retain moisture and enhance natural flavour. This style of cooking has been used in Japan since the Edo period and remains central to traditional charcoal grilling techniques.
Bring the Izakaya Home
Inspired by Japanese Izakaya cooking, this Konro grill is designed for relaxed, social grilling. Whether placed at the table or used as part of an outdoor setup, it allows diners to cook and share food over glowing charcoal.
From yakitori skewers to seafood and vegetables, the Konro creates a focused cooking environment that encourages precision and simplicity.
Authentic Craftsmanship
These genuine Konro grills are produced by Kaginushi Kogyo, a family business with roots in fishing and traditional craftsmanship. Established in 1932, the company developed expertise in the production of diatomaceous earth bricks, which led to the creation of their renowned Konro grills.
Today, these grills are valued for their unique cooking performance and are used by chefs and restaurants around the world.
Why Use Binchotan Charcoal
For the best results, this grill is designed to be used with Binchotan charcoal. This traditional Japanese charcoal burns cleanly and consistently, producing very little smoke or flame.
The result is a stable cooking environment that enhances the natural flavour of ingredients without overpowering them. Food cooks evenly and retains its moisture, making it ideal for delicate ingredients as well as high heat grilling.
Binchotan briquettes offer a more accessible alternative, delivering similar performance at a lower cost while maintaining a clean burn.
Due to its density, Binchotan can take longer to light, but once established it provides a steady, reliable heat that defines Konro cooking.
