Grills of Japan Handmade Konro Hibachi, Kon-5

Top Michelin-starred chefs worldwide favour Konro grills, also known as Hibachi grills, for their open-flame cooking that brings out natural flavours and creates a delicious smoky taste. It offers a unique and interactive dining experience, allowing you to enjoy live cooking and savour grilled delicacies at your table. With high heat, these grills ensure mouthwatering results whether cooking meats, vegetables, or seafood. Perfect for gatherings and portable too, the Konro grill adds excitement and versatility to your culinary adventures.

• Handmade Konro Hibachi, Kon-5
• Also known as a “Hibachi” grill in the US, these grills can reach very hot temperatures and stay hotter for longer periods
• Highly efficient and conveniently portable, this grill is ideal for tableside grilling, accommodating up to 8 people at once
• Ideal for private or professional use
• Made from diatomite (the fossilised remains of plankton) and mined traditionally by hand in Suzu Japan. The blocks are joined together without the use of mortar, for a stronger, tighter and more fire-resistant finish
• The Konro is then baked at 1,000 degrees for six hours making it extremely durable
• Due to diatomite grills' superior heat-insulation properties, the charcoal used in them ignites easily and sustains a longer burn compared to conventional cookers
• Although you can use regular charcoal we suggest using Binchotan White Charcoal (available on Yuppiechef), which is reusable, smell and smoke-free, burns for longer and creates even heat distribution
• Remove the grill mesh to grill your favourite skewers

What's in the box?

• 1 x Handmade Konro Hibachi
• 1 x Removable grid

• Dimensions: 54cm L x 23cm W x 20cm H
• Weight: 10kg
• Material:
  • Grill: Natural diatomite clay
  • Mesh: Stainless steel

• Please refer to the user pamphlet for proper care instructions
• Never submerge your grill in water or get it wet

Tips and tricks for lighting your grill

How to light your binchotan charcoal:

• For best results, use a chimney starter pot
• Fill the pot with binchoan
• Hold it over your gas hob or open flame until the charcoal is fully lit. It should take about 10 – 15 minutes until it is glowing — patience is key!
• Once fully lit and glowing, transfer your binchotan charcoal to your grill and wait for a minimum of 10 minutes for the binchotan to fully build the heat and insulate your grill. If using a bigger grill, place additional binchotan on top of the already lit charcoal and wait for it to be fully lit before you start grilling.

How much charcoal should I use?

You'll likely need more than one bag of binchotan charcoal to heat the grill to a high enough temperature — don't be scared to add more to the grill! You should have enough to cover the base of the grill.

How do I increase the heat of my grill?

Use the vents to adjust the heat — open vents mean more oxygen will reach the coals, which in turn means a higher temperature. Binchotan lasts a long long time, but if you do need to add some, only add enough to keep the bottom of the grill covered.

How to extinguish your binchotan:

• Binchotan burns way longer than natural hardwood charcoal so when you’re done grilling, you can simply extinguish your coals and use them again
• To extinguish, put your charcoal in an extinguishing pot or dip in water for 30 seconds and leave to dry in the sun
• You can store your charcoal in the extinguishing pot, ready for your next grilling adventure!

Drying out your charcoal:

• If you hear cracking or popping sounds you’ll need to dry out the charcoal first — this is because binchotan absorbs moisture from the air and expands when heated
• You can pop it in the sun to dry or if you want to start grilling right away, put it on low heat for around 10 minutes and then increase the temperature
• Additionally you can place a metal grill net over the top of the charcoal chimney or Starter Pot for the initial heating phase

Can I use normal charcoal with my Hibachi grill?

• Yes! If you use normal charcoal it's recommended you use the grill outside as normal charcoal will release carbon monoxide.

This product comes with a 1-year warranty.