Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Red
Mikawa Konro & Hibachi Grill - 38cm (Medium) - Red
The Mikawa is the moulded-diatomite konro in our range: the same Noto diatomite as the hand-cut Kinka Okunoto, pressed into a red 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 black, 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) - Red
- 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) - Red
- 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 31 | Kinka 54 | Mikawa 38 | Green Life | |
| Heat | Highest | Highest | High | Lower |
| Body | Solid diatomite | Solid diatomite | Moulded diatomite | Steel |
| Chamber (cm) | 22 x 14 | 43 x 15 | 2 x 13 x 13 | 25 x 11 |
| Divider | No | No | Yes | No |
| Skewers | 5–6 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| People | 2–6 | 4–8 | 4–6 | 4–6 |
| Charcoal | 600g | 1.2kg | 800g | 700g |
| Weight | 7.5kg | 11kg | 6.7kg | 4kg |
| Lifespan | 10+ yrs | 10+ yrs | Years | Won't crack |
| Price | $$$ | $$$ | $$ | $ |
What binchotan and tools does the Mikawa 38cm need?
The Mikawa 38cm takes about 800g of binchotan a session with both halves lit, or about 400g with one — fill each half no more than two-thirds deep. A 2kg bag of Tosa binchotan is about two and a half 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:
- Wooden base board — sits under the grill to protect the table (included in the set option).
- 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.
- Wood-handled charcoal tongs — the grill's own tongs are long enough, but they are all steel and heat up; 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 Mikawa 38cm shipped?
- Packed for a brittle lining. The steel case takes knocks, but the diatomite inside does 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. Cosmetic marks in the clay are not transit damage; see Important Notes.
- 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 — at 6.7kg this grill qualifies on its own. Rates and delivery times are in our shipping & delivery policy.
Important Notes
- Outdoor use only, in a well-ventilated space, on a wooden base or another heat-proof surface.
- Cosmetic marks in the clay are normal, even on a new grill — see the photo below. They do not affect performance; the steel case carries the structure.
- Never use water to put out charcoal. Let it burn out, or use an extinguishing pot.
- No change-of-mind returns. Diatomite grills are delicate, so please choose carefully.
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 | KA0015R |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 |
