{"title":"Monthly Release","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-kishu-region-紀州備長炭-2kg","title":"Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG, authentic Japanese white charcoal from Kishu (Wakayama). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is Japanese Binchotan, and there is Kishu Binchotan. Kishu is the reigon where Binchotan was originally made. Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually, yet only 3% is from Kishu. It is so premium that there is a movement to distinglish Kishu Binchotan from others (from Japan), per \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipeida\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of Kishu Binchotan is considered superior than other regions and command a hefty premium as well. K\u0026amp;S, through is strong channels, is able to secure a small quantity of Kishu Binchotan for the Australian market. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video below shows how the Kishu Binchotan is made. Note that our Kishu Binchotan has the identical packaging as the ones in the video. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DopSp5ofyi0?start=431\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KNSbichontan_600x600.jpg?v=1581054206\" alt=\"K\u0026amp;S Kishu Binchotan\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Kishu Binchotan, K\u0026amp;S stock, Sydney)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e==== \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcaol will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinglished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32140878971017,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_KISHU_2KG","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/27.png?v=1779407389"},{"product_id":"premium-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-kishu-region-紀州備長炭-2kg","title":"Premium Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG, \u003cspan\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euthentic Japanese white charcoal from Kishu (Wakayama). The premium verison and regular version are from the same maker, only difference is that each charcoal block of premium version is a lot bigger, resulting in a even more steady heat release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is Japanese Binchotan, and there is Kishu Binchotan. Kishu is the reigon where Binchotan was originally made. Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually, yet only 3% is from Kishu. It is so premium that there is a movement to distinglish Kishu Binchotan from others (from Japan), per \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipeida\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of Kishu Binchotan is considered superior than other regions and command a hefty premium as well. K\u0026amp;S, through is strong channels, is able to secure a small quantity of Kishu Binchotan for the Australian market. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video below shows how the Kishu Binchotan is made. Note that our Kishu Binchotan has the identical packaging as the ones in the video. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DopSp5ofyi0?start=431\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KNSbichontan_600x600.jpg?v=1581054206\" alt=\"K\u0026amp;S Kishu Binchotan\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Kishu Binchotan, K\u0026amp;S stock, Sydney)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e==== \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcaol will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinglished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32140943196297,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_KISHU_PRIUM_2KG","price":67.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/36.png?v=1779408995"},{"product_id":"okunoto-japanese-konro-grill-regular","title":"Okunoto Japanese Konro Hibachi Grill Small BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSmall size, suits 2 to 4 people, 310mm x 230mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/entertainment\/tv\/worth-the-hype-masterchef-viewers-left-stumped-over-what-exactly-a-hibachi-grill-is-and-why-its-suddenly-popping-up-in-every-episode\/ar-BB12Zk5G?li=BBJjIXn\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eWhat is the hype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMany of my customers asked me to get this grill for a long time and they are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArguably the best Japanese Konro grill from Japan: the Oknoto konro grill is made with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. Diatom mud absorbs water and becomes brittle and loses it durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is possible to gently remove the ash and food residue, but please avoid washing the grill with water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWarranty: replacement warranty for defective products upon delivery, but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNote: price is for Sydney \/ Melbourne \/ Brisnbane metro area only. Please email for a postage quote. Shipping to Australia ONLY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"delugesiphon-modal-gabdloknkpdefdpkkibplcfnkngbidim\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kinka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521643823256,"sku":"OKGR_8F","price":297.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/hbc3.png?v=1778827764"},{"product_id":"okunoto-japanese-konro-grill-medium","title":"Okunoto Japanese Konro Hibachi Grill Medium BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrMedium size, suits 4 to 8 people, 540mm x 230mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/entertainment\/tv\/worth-the-hype-masterchef-viewers-left-stumped-over-what-exactly-a-hibachi-grill-is-and-why-its-suddenly-popping-up-in-every-episode\/ar-BB12Zk5G?li=BBJjIXn\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat is the hype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e=======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMany of my customers asked me to get this grill for a long time and they are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArguably the best Japanese Konro grill from Japan: the Oknoto konro grill is made with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. Diatom mud absorbs water and becomes brittle and loses it durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is possible to gently remove the ash and food residue, but please avoid washing the grill with water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWarranty: replacement warranty for defective products upon delivery, but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521646084248,"sku":"OKGR_8WF","price":424.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HibachiM_3.png?v=1779066140"},{"product_id":"okunoto-japanese-konro-grill-medium-wide","title":"Okunoto Japanese Hibachi Konro Grill Medium (Wide) BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium Wide size, suits 4 to 8 people, 470mm x 350mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/entertainment\/tv\/worth-the-hype-masterchef-viewers-left-stumped-over-what-exactly-a-hibachi-grill-is-and-why-its-suddenly-popping-up-in-every-episode\/ar-BB12Zk5G?li=BBJjIXn\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat is the hype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e========\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMany of my customers asked me to get this grill for a long time and they are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArguably the best Japanese Konro grill from Japan: the Oknoto konro grill is made with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. Diatom mud absorbs water and becomes brittle and loses it durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt is possible to gently remove the ash and food residue, but please avoid washing the grill with water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWarranty: replacement warranty for defective products upon delivery, but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNote: price is for Sydney \/ Melbourne \/ Brisnbane metro area only. Please email for a postage quote. Shipping to Australia ONLY.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32229947244681,"sku":"OKGR_BQ12","price":509.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/65.png?v=1780643002"},{"product_id":"fish-bone-remover-pliers-骨拔達人iii","title":"Honenuki Tatsujin III Fish Bone Remover \/ Pliers (骨拔達人III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is the newer version of the Asahi bone pliers. The handle is enlarged and comes with a more sturdy spring. Same performance as the previous generation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eI have long been asked by my chef customers to get something better than a bone tweezer, and finally a chef friend who works in a top Japanese restaurant here in Sydney showed me this particular bone pliers. Compared to a tweezers the advantages are quite clear:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe pointy tip is precise for small bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe point tip will not damage the flesh, especially when the first pull is not successful (bone breaking in half, etc) , the tweezers will likely push the bone further into the flesh causing damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou apply force using your palm rather than fingers, this means much less fatigue on the fingers which matters a lot in a busy pro environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe handles are attached by a spring, greatly improves the efficiency as you don't have to manually open up the pliers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33470578557065,"sku":"BONE_REMOVER3","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5820.jpg?v=1779760453"},{"product_id":"binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-tosa-region-土佐備長炭-2kg","title":"Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal from Tosa Region (土佐備長炭) 2KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan Japanese Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭), authentic Japanese white charcoal from Shikoku Island. The Binchotan from Tosa is of very high quality and is excellent value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcoal will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinguished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35063484678296,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_TOSA_2KG","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/30.png?v=1779409043"},{"product_id":"binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-tosa-region-土佐備長炭-3kg","title":"Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭) 3KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan Japanese Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭), authentic Japanese white charcoal from Shikoku Island. The Binchotan from Tosa is of very high quality and is excellent value for money. P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcaol will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinglished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35063570235544,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_TOSA_3KG","price":81.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/30_c03efcf0-1391-483c-80d8-5a197e81bfd6.png?v=1779409072"},{"product_id":"binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-tosa-region-土佐備長炭-12kg-box","title":"Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭) 12KG Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan Japanese Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭), authentic Japanese white charcoal from Shikoku Island. The Binchotan from Tosa is of very high quality and is excellent value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcaol will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinglished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35063577247896,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_TOSA_BOX","price":331.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/37.png?v=1779409590"},{"product_id":"okunoto-japanese-habachi-konro-grill-large","title":"Okunoto Japanese Konro Hibachi Grill Large BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Regular size, suits 6 to 12 people, 770mm x 230mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/entertainment\/tv\/worth-the-hype-masterchef-viewers-left-stumped-over-what-exactly-a-hibachi-grill-is-and-why-its-suddenly-popping-up-in-every-episode\/ar-BB12Zk5G?li=BBJjIXn\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat is the hype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e=======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMany of my customers asked me to get this grill for a long time and they are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArguably the best Japanese Konro grill from Japan: the Oknoto konro grill is made with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. 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The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. 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