Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — BHS offers Japanese style Robata charcoal grills for professional kitchens and HoReCa businesses: Robata (Robatayaki) is a traditional Japanese grilling technique where products are cooked over hot charcoal using special long skewers or a grill; these appliances provide a specific charcoal heat profile and smoke aroma characteristic of Japanese culinary traditions; BHS offers Robata charcoal grills for professional HoReCa businesses together with Charcoal Lift Grills Parilla, charcoal ovens and charcoal grills and ovens for HoReCa businesses.
See also accessories for charcoal grills and grills — BHS provides a wide range of professional grilling equipment and accessories for HoReCa businesses across Europe.
Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Robata charcoal grills are specialised professional appliances for implementing Japanese culinary traditions in commercial kitchens; authentic Robata style requires specific equipment that provides precise heat control and the ability to cook products on long skewers or grill grates over glowing charcoal; BHS offers Robata grills for HoReCa businesses.
How Robata charcoal grills work
Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — The operating principle of Robata grills differs from traditional European grills with its specific heat source and cooking method. Charcoal chamber — binchōtan or other high-quality Japanese charcoal burns slowly, producing intense, even heat; see accessories for charcoal grills. Vertical and horizontal grilling style — products can be grilled on long wooden skewers horizontally or on grates vertically; see Charcoal Lift Grills Parilla. Heat intensity control — the amount and arrangement of charcoal determine the heat intensity; professional Robata grills allow control of heat zones; see charcoal grills and ovens.
When a Robata style charcoal grill is needed
Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Robata grills are suitable for businesses that want to offer an authentic Japanese grilling experience or use the charcoal heat aroma as a menu differentiation element. Japanese restaurants and izakaya — authentic yakitori, robatayaki; visible grilling for customers creates an entertainment effect; see accessories for charcoal grills. Fusion and premium restaurants — charcoal aroma as a premium element in the offering; differs from electric or gas grills; see charcoal ovens. Open kitchen and show-cooking — visible Robata grilling at the table or in a customer-visible zone; see grills.
Maintenance and safety of Robata grills
Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Maintaining a charcoal grill requires a more careful approach than electric or gas grills. Charcoal ash cleaning — daily after use; accumulated ash reduces air circulation and impairs grill efficiency; see accessories for charcoal grills. Ventilation requirements — installing a charcoal grill requires an appropriate ventilation system for smoke removal; see charcoal grills and ovens. Fire safety — charcoal grills require appropriate fire safety equipment; store charcoal in a dry place away from flammable materials.
Robata grills in the HoReCa sector
Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Robata grills attract HoReCa businesses that want to offer a distinctive and authentic culinary experience. Japanese cuisine restaurants — Robata is essential equipment for authentic yakitori and robatayaki; see charcoal ovens. Premium restaurants with open kitchens — charcoal grilling as a show element for guests; see Charcoal Lift Grills Parilla. Specialised outdoor or pop-up dining — Robata grill as the main cooking element in a compact format.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of charcoal is suitable for Robata grills? Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Traditional Robata uses binchōtan charcoal (high-temperature charcoal), which burns for a long time and produces little smoke; other high-density charcoal is also suitable; do not use impregnated charcoal or briquettes, which produce unsuitable smoke and flavours; see accessories for charcoal grills.
Does a Robata charcoal grill require a special permit for installation? Japanese Style Robata Charcoal Grills — Installing a charcoal grill in a commercial kitchen requires an appropriate ventilation system and fire safety equipment; local fire safety regulations set the requirements; it is advisable to consult with BHS about installation requirements; see grills.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.