Electric Hibachi or Teppanyaki Grills | Japanese Tabletop Grill FAQs

Can You Use a Japanese Charcoal Grill Indoors?

Yes, since many of these charcoal grills are intended for tabletop use, they are suitable for indoor use.

The problem is that the grill is small, and even if you use charcoal, you're only using a small amount, and there's not much smoke.

Plus, these grills are designed to be extremely fireproof, so you can use them safely.

Electric hibachi grill or teppanyaki grills are safer because they feature smokeless technology. The same goes for gas grills, which are safe to use at home since they are commonly used in restaurants.

Is a yakitori grill only meant for skewers?

No, yakitori grill refers to the various portable tabletop grills, including hibachi, konro, and shichirin. However, some grills are better for yakitori skewers than others.

If the grill is rectangular with a grid, it's easy to turn and cook chicken skewers.

Best of all, you can use the grill to cook just about any type of food.

How do you light the charcoal on the hibachi grill?

Lighting charcoal is simple. All you have to do is:

• Put charcoal (preferably binchotan) at the bottom and stack it in a pyramid shape
• Pour some lighter liquid over it
• Wait 30-40 seconds before lighting the charcoal

Once lit, place the grates on the grill and wait for the binjotan to turn white.

How to clean a tabletop charcoal grill?

Traditional ceramic tabletop grills are hand washable only. Most parts are not dishwasher safe.

The best course of action is to clean the grates with hot water and a rag or scouring sponge. Then, remove the ash and wipe everything down with a paper towel.

Diatomaceous earth grills cannot be cleaned with any soap.

If you have a lot of food stuck to the grates, you can mix ½ cup of baking soda with ¼ cup of warm water and use a small brush or toothbrush to scrub the grates with this solution.