YAK Grills® Reviews

This whole experience with Yak is the nuts! I just cooked gyro and it was amazing! The heat and efficient use of charcoal is great! And speaking of efficient use, I can get Japanese charcoal lit fast in the Firestack. Then when I’m done I put the charcoal in the bucket and throw in a few light sprinkles of water to help douse the charcoal. Be careful with the steam. I typically get 3-4 burns per batch of charcoal because nothing takes very long to cook on the Yak. After research I bought the Yak...

I really love the quality build and material of my new Yak Grill. Grilling on it was a joy and clean up super easy. I’m still a novice at grilling yakitori but thanks to the cleaver design and ease of use I’m even more excited to use it at least once a week. I purchased the Deluxe Bundle and added on the Yakitori Grill Rods. Of course I plan to use my grill for more than just yakitori because of its convenience and portability. I also plan to use it for car camping trips. Customer Service is pro...

I was looking for a way too "bar-b-q" easier, and year round...outside and on my 3-season porch. The YAK hibachi is perfect. It was a super easy set-up on my 3-season porch, wooden dining table. It was just me for the test drive: I started 3 pieces of charcoal over the ring on my little propane heater while I cut some steak, made a couple of skewers, and formed 2 hamburgers. I only used one end of the YAK to cook for one person over the 3 coals, which lasted 3+ hours. Fo the different types o...

I bought the YAK Grill because I liked the look of it and loved the idea of grilling together with friends and family, kind of like a fondue! I was new to the world of charcoal, but the YAK makes it easy, even for a beginner like me. The bundle I ordered came with everything I needed, and before I knew it, the whole gang was gathered around the grill enjoying fresh delicious food and having a great time together! I highly recommend picking up the grill to anyone looking for a fun new way to liv...

Living the High Life! Folks this thing is so much fun. We have a family of three and it is the perfect size for us. With more people, it becomes a social opportunity to serve food in waves and just hang out. I repurposed an old IKEA Trofast toy bin, sanded the factory seal off, stained it, and the Yak sits recessed. I read a review that says it best. “This thing punches above its weight.” You can load it up with smaller pieces of charcoal and the sear it will put on a steak is out of this world....

I consider barbequing/grilling a passion of mine and I have no shortage of grilling devices (kamado smokers, pellet grills, traditional charcoal grills, etc). Wifey scoffed at the notion of yet another grilling device, but her opinion was quickly changed after having yakitori off of the yak grill. I purchased the combo that came with additional grill grates and a carrying case, and the whole set arrived just in time for 4th of July. Never having done yakitori before, I was surprised at how easil...

Excellent charcoal. I did yakitori off of the yak grill over the 4th of July weekend and threw all different cuts of protein and veges onto the grill. Not one flare-up, burned clean, and very easy to start. I used a chimney starter as I do with my charcoal grills. Maintained consistent heat and burned at the perfect rate. Long lasting, and minimal (bad) smoke. I also bought some Thanh charcoal, but haven't had a chance to use it yet to compare to this one. Will leave a follow-up review once I do...

We got our first YakGrill in July '21 and couldn't be happier with the product, the accessories, and the customer service at Yak Grills. Our family is of Japanese descent and yakitori and kushiyaki cooking is something we have always enjoyed BUT THE YAK GRILL makes the whole process and amazing social experience that will keep your family and friends entertained for hours. You can accommodate meat lovers, vegans, seafood lovers, sausage lovers - and of course chicken in its best form - yakitor...

Coincidentally I was already using my own home combination like this: a bigger (standard?) size chimney and a throwaway pot I would stack inside it that I would carry as a unit. But the i always wished for a smaller size chimney cuz sometimes I only wanted to heat up a small amount of coals and it felt awkward to be using a big chimney just for a few coals. And the last time I brought my make shift unit to a friend's house, it tipped over spilling my old coals and ash everywhere in my car. The Y...

Bought this about 7 months ago and just got around to using it after a very hot summer that made it uncomfortable to sit outside. This thing is everything it advertises. Incredibly easy to use, table safe (although I bought the silicone mat just in case), and made incredibly good food. We did grilled Vietnamese ground pork skewers which we wrapped in rice paper with lettuce and rice noddles and dipped in sauce. It came out incredibly well, and it was a fun, interactive meal with everyone coo...