YAKINIKU – Japanese-inspired grilling with a focus on quality, precision, and ingredients

YAKINIKU is a grilling brand inspired by Japanese food culture, where heat, ingredients, and the social aspect of meals are central. The name means “grilled meat”, but the philosophy is about more than that – it's about control, taste, and the experience of cooking together.

At YAKINIKU, you'll find a comprehensive grilling concept that combines traditional Japanese principles with modern material choices and solutions. The assortment includes kamado grills, shichirin tabletop grills, and binchotan charcoal – three elements with different applications.

Kamado – versatile grill for year-round use

The YAKINIKU kamado is made for those who want one grill for everything. Its thick ceramic construction provides excellent heat retention and stable temperatures, whether you're grilling directly at high heat or doing low & slow over time.

The kamado is suitable for grilling, smoking, baking, and indirect heat, and gives you precise control through adjustable airflow. This is a flexible grill for everything from everyday meals to more advanced setups.

Shichirin – direct and social grilling at the table

The shichirin is a more compact, traditional Japanese tabletop grill designed for direct grilling at high heat. It is often used at the table and is particularly well-suited for smaller ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Here, short cooking times, high heat, and a focus on the ingredient are key – and grilling becomes a part of the meal itself.

Binchotan – charcoal for high heat and precision

Binchotan is a traditional Japanese charcoal known for its high heat, long burn time, and very clean combustion. It emits little visible smoke and provides stable and even heat, making it particularly well-suited for use in a shichirin.

Due to its properties, binchotan is primarily used for smaller, open grilling setups where direct heat and control are important. For kamado grills, regular charcoal will often be a more practical choice.

A complete grilling system with different strengths

YAKINIKU stands out by offering a comprehensive grilling concept where each part has its strength:
Kamado for versatility, shichirin for the social and direct grilling experience, and binchotan charcoal for high and precise heat.

See the selection in our online store, or visit us in Trondheim for a chat about kamado or shichirin.