I am looking at units made in Taiwan or Japan. Anyone have a Grill like this or use one regularly?
June 01, 2020, 12:04 PM
corsair
You're aware that you can't use just any old charcoal but, you have to use Binchotan charcoal?
Pretty expensive stuff but, if you like grilled meats, hard to beat a proper yakitori. Just make sure you have plenty of cold beer to do it proper.
June 01, 2020, 12:10 PM
PASig
The cast iron Lodge hibachi grills seem to get good reviews:
June 01, 2020, 12:19 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by corsair: You're aware that you can't use just any old charcoal but, you have to use Binchotan charcoal?
Pretty expensive stuff but, if you like grilled meats, hard to beat a proper yakitori. Just make sure you have plenty of cold beer to do it proper.
Yes, I am aware of that. Thai or Binchotan . I have seen others use normal charcoal on the end for lower temp area.
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Originally posted by PASig: The cast iron Lodge hibachi grills seem to get good reviews:
I looked pretty hard at that. I think i could convert it to a yakitori style grill with a mesh grate and a couple of iron bars. I was unable to find out if this is one of their Chinese products or not.
June 01, 2020, 12:19 PM
scsigs
I had something very similar. It was excellent and we used it a good bit to grill small amounts. It keept the temperature even and steady for a while. Left it outside after grilling one evening, it rained and the ceramics cracked pretty bad.
June 01, 2020, 12:23 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by scsigs: I had something very similar. It was excellent and we used it a good bit to grill small amounts. It keept the temperature even and steady for a while. Left it outside after grilling one evening, it rained and the ceramics cracked pretty bad.
Yeah, there is another one I was looking at that is double walled stainless. No ceramics. I live in VA, so the humidity is a big part of the reason I am seeiking options and reviews.
June 01, 2020, 03:04 PM
konata88
They have models that will slowly rotate the skewers for you....
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June 01, 2020, 03:26 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by konata88: They have models that will slowly rotate the skewers for you....
do you have a link?
June 01, 2020, 03:30 PM
Rightwire
I've eaten at those restaurants in Japan. It's a fun way to have a meal, but by no means quick. Those grills were gas. Seems like a safer choice indoors.
Prep and sauces are important.
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June 01, 2020, 08:09 PM
konata88
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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
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Originally posted by konata88: They have models that will slowly rotate the skewers for you....
do you have a link?
Sorry, I don't have a link or brand. I've only seen them in action.
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June 01, 2020, 08:39 PM
DSgrouse
This is what I ended up with. Made in Japan. 20 cm top. That should be enough space for the 4 of us.
that seems more for yakiniku than for yakitori / kushiyaki. should be fine for yakitori. but may not be ideal for other things like shiitake, asparabacon, liver, fish (shishamo, ayu, and the like) where you don’t want the ingredients touching a grill, only the skewer ends.
i’ve been thinking about taking one of my old grill plates and cutting out some of the lines - have lines spaced just for holding the skewer edges.
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June 01, 2020, 08:55 PM
BGULL
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Originally posted by PASig: The cast iron Lodge hibachi grills seem to get good reviews:
We have had this style (“Sportsman”) of grill for as long as I can remember including my childhood (I’m now 66). They’re awesome a little grill.
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June 01, 2020, 09:04 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by konata88: that looks nice!! pricey?
that seems more for yakiniku than for yakitori / kushiyaki. should be fine for yakitori. but may not be ideal for other things like shiitake, asparabacon, liver, fish (shishamo, ayu, and the like) where you don’t want the ingredients touching a grill, only the skewer ends.
i’ve been thinking about taking one of my old grill plates and cutting out some of the lines - have lines spaced just for holding the skewer edges.
I have a couple of solid stainless bars I plan on using when doing the others. I picked up 7 inch skewers, so I should be able to bridge that gap with a combo of skewers and bars.
It is cheaper than the ones I listed above. I have a couple of good recipes for Yakiniku and others. Saba Shiyoyaki and Shishamo are personal favorites.
June 01, 2020, 09:07 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by BGULL:
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Originally posted by PASig: The cast iron Lodge hibachi grills seem to get good reviews:
We have had this style (“Sportsman”) of grill for as long as I can remember including my childhood (I’m now 66). They’re awesome a little grill.
I Like that one, but I have a normal charcoal grill already.
June 01, 2020, 09:27 PM
konata88
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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
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Originally posted by konata88: that looks nice!! pricey?
that seems more for yakiniku than for yakitori / kushiyaki. should be fine for yakitori. but may not be ideal for other things like shiitake, asparabacon, liver, fish (shishamo, ayu, and the like) where you don’t want the ingredients touching a grill, only the skewer ends.
i’ve been thinking about taking one of my old grill plates and cutting out some of the lines - have lines spaced just for holding the skewer edges.
I have a couple of solid stainless bars I plan on using when doing the others. I picked up 7 inch skewers, so I should be able to bridge that gap with a combo of skewers and bars.
It is cheaper than the ones I listed above. I have a couple of good recipes for Yakiniku and others. Saba Shiyoyaki and Shishamo are personal favorites.
man with a plan. sounds great. i wish i could get one....
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June 08, 2020, 04:53 PM
DSgrouse
test run tonight. Running on thai charcoal till the japanese stuff gets here. It seems to hit about 800F
June 08, 2020, 06:46 PM
DSgrouse
Just finished. Yeah, we had the 5 of us. Mackerel, carne asada, and chicken wings for the little guy
I need a small fan for it. I also need to make the Thai charcoal smaller. it said 3 large pieces, 5 medium pieces, or 10 small. I think it would work really well with 5 medium-sized and a bit of air flowing to it.
other than that, the Thai charcoal held at about 800 degrees, the pot never got more than 160.
I am impressed. I think I will also make the pieces smaller next time. so everyone can have a hand in doing it.
June 08, 2020, 10:28 PM
C-Dubs
So that’s what they’re called.
Looks like it does the job well, but pricy little bugger isn’t it?
Makes me hungry for chicken satay from the local Thai place. Bet it would do well on that little grill.
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June 08, 2020, 10:56 PM
jimmy123x
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Originally posted by DSgrouse: Just finished. Yeah, we had the 5 of us. Mackerel, carne asada, and chicken wings for the little guy
I need a small fan for it. I also need to make the Thai charcoal smaller. it said 3 large pieces, 5 medium pieces, or 10 small. I think it would work really well with 5 medium-sized and a bit of air flowing to it.
other than that, the Thai charcoal held at about 800 degrees, the pot never got more than 160.
I am impressed. I think I will also make the pieces smaller next time. so everyone can have a hand in doing it.
It doesn't have any airflow with the cooking grate covered in Aluminum foil. The smaller pieces of charcoal tend to burn a lot hotter in my kamado joe.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jimmy123x, June 09, 2020 08:50 AM
