Ise Mizu Donabe Konro Grill - Size 7 - Khaki
Ise Mizu Donabe Konro Grill - Size 7 - Khaki
The Ise Mizu is a clay donabe konro with a water jacket: fill the outer pot with water, and it keeps the clay body cooler and the heat gentle and moist. Where the Kinka Okunoto is built for the strongest radiant heat, the Ise Mizu cooks more softly — suited to seafood, vegetables and delicate skewers.
Size 7 suits two to three people: the grill is about 20cm across, and the charcoal sits on a 17cm diatomite trivet with room for three or four skewers above it. A session takes about 200g of binchotan, and at 1.4kg it is the lightest konro we sell. Also available in Size 10 for two to four.
Made in Japan.
What's Included
- 1 x Ise Mizu Donabe Konro Grill - Size 7 - Khaki
- 1 x Ise Mizu Diatomaceous Earth Trivet - Size 7
- 1 x Wooden Base
- 1 x Reusable Round Grill Mesh (19cm)
Key Features
- Water Jacket: Water in the outer pot insulates the clay body and keeps the heat moist.
- Gentle Heat: Seafood, vegetables and delicate skewers cook through without drying out.
- Light and Compact: 1.4kg and about 20cm across — easy to carry to a balcony table.
- Replaceable Trivet: The diatomite trivet wears with use; a replacement trivet is sold separately.
Which small konro should I buy? The differences at a glance
| Mikawa Portable | Ise Mizu 7 | Ise Mizu 10 | |
| Heat | High | Gentle | Gentle |
| Body | Moulded diatomite | Clay + water | Clay + water |
| Fire bowl (cm) | Ø14 x 17 | Ø17 x 5 | Ø28 x 7 |
| Skewers | 3–4 | 3–4 | 5–6 |
| People | 2–4 | 2–3 | 2–4 |
| Charcoal | 300–400g | 200g | 500g |
| Weight | 3.9kg | 1.4kg | 3.2kg |
| Lifespan | Years | Trivet 1–2 yrs | Trivet 1–2 yrs |
| Washable | No | Body only | Body only |
| Price | $$ | $ | $$ |
Feeding more than four? See the Mikawa 38cm or the Kinka Okunoto range.
What binchotan and tools does the Ise Mizu Size 7 need?
The Size 7 takes about 200g of binchotan a session — its trivet is about 17cm across and 5cm deep, so fill it no more than two-thirds deep. A 2kg bag of Tosa binchotan is about ten sessions, and leftovers can be extinguished and lit again. See the full binchotan range by region and cut.
Then, in the order you will use them:
- Water — fill the outer pot up to the inner ridge, then set the trivet in place above the waterline.
- Natural firelighters — six to eight cubes at the bottom of the chimney.
- Charcoal chimney — light the binchotan in it, away from the grill; allow 30–45 minutes.
- Chimney mesh — keep a separate mesh just for the chimney: lay it over the top to stop popping charcoal and sparks flying out. A 27 x 21cm mesh fits.
- Long charcoal tongs — move the glowing charcoal onto the trivet at arm's length; the wooden handles stay cool in the hand.
- Extinguishing pot — puts the fire out and saves the leftover charcoal; the 2-in-1 chimney doubles as one.
For the full method, with video, read How to Safely Light Binchotan Charcoal.
How is the Ise Mizu Size 7 shipped?
- Packed for fragile clay. The clay body and diatomite trivet do not flex, so the grill is double-boxed with thick padding. See how we pack your parcel.
- Insured in transit. If the box arrives damaged, photograph it before unpacking further and email us straight away — we replace it.
- Sent from Sydney within 1–2 business days by Australia Post; Express Post is available at checkout.
- Free shipping over $99 in NSW or $149 elsewhere in Australia. Rates and delivery times are in our shipping & delivery policy.
Important Notes
- Outdoor use only, in a well-ventilated space, on the included wooden base.
- The grill and trivet get very hot. Handle with heat-resistant mitts.
- The trivet is consumable. Diatomite cracks with heat over time — this is normal, and the trivet can stay in use until it starts to break apart. Replacement trivets are sold separately. This applies to the trivet only — if the clay grill body itself ever cracks, stop using the grill and contact us.
- Keep water off the trivet. Brush off the ash once it is cool; water damages diatomite.
- No change-of-mind returns. Clay grills are delicate, so please choose carefully.
Specifications
| Brand | Ise Mizu |
| Size | Japanese Size 7 |
| Colour | Khaki |
| Dimensions | Approx. 20 cm diameter x 9.5 cm high |
| Trivet | Approx. 17 cm diameter x 5 cm deep |
| Grill Mesh | 19 cm round |
| Charcoal per Session | Approx. 200 g |
| Weight | Approx. 1.4 kg |
| Serving Size | Approx. 2–3 people |
| Material | Body: Japanese Clay Trivet: Diatomite Base: Wood Mesh: Steel |
| Country of Origin | Grill, Trivet and Base: Made in Japan Mesh: Made in China |
