Cajun Classic Round Seasoned Cast Iron Charcoal Hibachi Grill - GL10447

When I received the grill, one leg was broken off. I wanted to send it back, but the party I bought it from just refunded my money and told me to keep it. I am trying to get the leg welded on but have not gotten that accomplished as yet. Don't know if it is satiosfactory or not.

Bought this hibachi for grilling in the fireplace in the Winter. Its high quality cast iron and offers a good amount of grill space. The charcoal heated quickly and provided the proper heat for grilling.

The Hibach grill must be used on a table top and is therefore messier than a stand-alone grill. However, it uses less fuel (real charcoal is best because it leaves less ash), starts quickly because the heat is contained, and its high heat is ideal for a perfect rare steak or seared hors d'oevres. The high heat also means cooking must be constantly monitored - not a problem at table top. It is solidly built which is a plus for table-top cooking and does not come with a cover because it is not appropriate for slow cooking.

We use this small Hibachi for heating saki or tea water out doors in our tea house, or for taking the chill off on a cool evening when we want to enjoy the stars, the small size is prefect for us.

I've had Hibachi grills in the past and always enjoyed them. It has been a long time since I've used one. I decided to get a new one and start enjoying cooking out again. I saw your ad while searching the web and liked the grill and ordered it......It arrived while I was recovering from eye surgery....So when the box arrived.....I didn't see who delivered it. I found it on my front porch in the morning...It was quite heavy, so I had a neighbor move it into the house for me. My Dr. Told me not to lift anything heavier than 5 lbs. So, the box remained unopened for a week. The outside of the box was well beat up and looked like it had been re-taped in a few places. Later I finally opened it and saw the Styrofoam packing had turned into confetti from rough handling. That is a heavy hunk of Cast Iron! After getting it clear of the packing I checked to see how this item faired after crossing two oceans and a ride in a truck or two. The extra pieces were enclosed in a stout bag and stored in the bottom of the grill with the Charcoal grate sitting at an angle on top of the bag. The bottom of the grill with the legs is bolted to the main grill with 3 bolts. This is where I found a problem! The bolt holes which are molded in as a part of the upper casting of the grill. One of the molded bolt holes was broken off. The other two were OK. Being molded in as part of the casting....It is not repairable. Cast iron is very brittle....The edge of the charcoal holder was resting on that bolt casting. Rough handling was probably the cause. It will be a few weeks before I will attempt to use this grill. It may or may not hold with the third bolt missing. The expanding and contracting from the heat might be a factor. That parts bag should never have been stored in that manner when it was shipped from the place of manufacture......I'm an old man. I do a lot of mail order. I stopped dealing with some. Due to breakage in shipping.