Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Black
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The Mikawa Konro Grill is now available for pre-order. Stock arrives mid-November in limited quantities.
Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Black
The Mikawa is the moulded-diatomite konro in our range: the same Noto diatomite as the hand-cut Kinka Okunoto, pressed into a black steel case with reinforced corners. It takes knocks better and costs less, with a little less heat than a solid block.
The 38cm suits four to six people: a fixed divider splits the fire chamber into two 13 x 13cm halves, room for about nine skewers — light one half for a smaller group. A session takes about 800g of binchotan — 30–45 minutes to light, then three to four hours of steady heat; leftovers can be extinguished and reused.
Made in Japan. Also available in red, or as a starter set with wooden base, mesh, binchotan and skewers.
Choose Your Set
This product is available in two options. Please select your choice from the dropdown menu.
Grill Only Option Includes:
- 1 x Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Black
- 1 x Reusable Grill Mesh (36 x 21cm)
- 1 x Stainless Steel Barbecue Tong
Grill + Wooden Board Set Option Includes:
- 1 x Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Black
- 1 x Reusable Grill Mesh (36 x 21cm)
- 1 x Stainless Steel Barbecue Tong
- 1 x Custom-Fit Wooden Base
Key Features
- Moulded Noto Diatomite: Thick pressed lining holds the heat in, like the cut-block Kinka.
- Steel Case: Reinforced corners protect the clay from knocks.
- Centre Divider: Moulded into the body, with a separate fire plate each side — light one half for two or three people.
- Two Air Vents: Slide open for searing heat, closed for slow grilling.
Which konro should I buy? The differences at a glance
| Kinka 31cm | Kinka 47cm | Kinka 54cm | Mikawa 38cm | Green Life 39cm | |
| Heat | Highest — thick solid diatomite | Highest — thick solid diatomite | Highest — thick solid diatomite | High — moulded diatomite | Lower — steel loses heat |
| Body | Noto diatomite, one block | Noto diatomite, one block | Noto diatomite, one block | Moulded Noto diatomite in a steel case | Stainless steel |
| Fire chamber (L x W x D) | About 22 x 14 x 11cm | About 37 x 25 x 11cm | About 43 x 15 x 11cm | Two halves, 13 x 13 x 14cm each | About 25 x 11 x 9cm |
| Divider | No | No | No — fill half for fewer people | Yes — fixed, two 13cm halves | No |
| Skewers at a time | 5–6 | About 10 | About 12 | About 9 | About 9 |
| People | 2–6 | 4–8 | 4–8 | 4–6 | 4–6 |
| Charcoal per session | About 600g | About 2kg | About 1.2kg | About 800g | About 700g |
| Weight | 7.5kg | 14kg | 11kg | 6.7kg | 4kg |
| Lifespan | Longest — 10+ years with care | Longest — 10+ years with care | Longest — 10+ years with care | Long — years with care | Will not crack; washable |
| Price | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$ | $ |
What else do I need to start grilling?
- Charcoal chimney — the only safe way to light binchotan; this one doubles as an extinguisher.
- Natural firelighters — two or three cubes under the chimney.
- Extinguishing pot — puts the fire out and saves the leftover charcoal for next time.
- Wooden base board — protects the table underneath (included in the set option).
- Binchotan — about 800g a session.
Important Notes
For outdoor use only. Charcoal grills must be used in a well-ventilated outdoor space, on a wooden base or another heat-proof surface.
Cosmetic marks in the clay are normal, including on a new grill — see the photo below. They do not affect performance; the steel case carries the structure.
Never use water to extinguish charcoal. Let it burn out, or transfer it to a dedicated charcoal extinguisher pot.
About Mikawa
Mikawa konro are made by the Kamejima family in Hekinan, Aichi — the Mikawa-yaki pottery town where Japan's shichirin charcoal stoves have been made since the late Edo period.
Specifications
| Brand | Mikawa |
| Model | KA0015 |
| Colour | Black |
| Set Includes | 1 x Konro Grill, 1 x Grill Mesh, 1 x Tongs |
| Dimensions | Approx. 38.5 x 22.5 x 18 cm |
| Fire Chamber (L x W x D) | Two halves, each approx. 13 x 13 x 14 cm |
| Charcoal per Session | Approx. 800 g |
| Weight | Approx. 6.7 kg |
| Serving Size | Approx. 4–6 people |
| Material | Exterior: Steel Interior: Noto Diatomite Mesh: Stainless Steel |
| Country of Origin | Grill: Made in Japan Mesh: Made in China |
