K-BBQ Grill Review: Authentic Korean Style Grilling at Home
We recently picked up a K-BBQ grill from Amazon, and we’re excited to share our thoughts! Unlike regular stovetop pans, this grill is designed for real direct-fire cooking — meaning your meat is grilled right over the flame, just like at an authentic Korean BBQ restaurant. 🔥
One of the coolest features is the water pan underneath the grill. As you cook, any fat and grease drips down into the water, which helps reduce smoke and burning smells. After you’re done, you can simply dump out the water — making cleanup super quick and easy.
The grill is surprisingly lightweight, and since it’s made of several detachable parts, it’s really easy to pack and carry for camping or outdoor BBQs. At around $40, it feels like a pretty solid deal for the quality you’re getting. One thing to keep in mind: because you’re grilling directly over an open flame, there can be quite a bit of smoke when the fat drips. This actually makes the meat even more delicious, but if you’re using it indoors, be careful — it might set off your fire alarm! We definitely recommend using it with plenty of ventilation, or better yet, grill outdoors when possible.
Actual Usage Experience
We tried grilling different types of meat — pork belly, steak, even some vegetables — and the results were fantastic. The direct flame gave the meat an amazing smoky flavor that’s hard to achieve with electric grills or stovetop pans. Plus, the fat dripping into the water really kept the grill from getting too greasy or dirty while cooking. However, when we used it indoors without enough ventilation, it definitely got smoky fast. So if you plan to use it inside, make sure windows are open and fans are running — or better yet, just take it outside for a true BBQ experience.
Grilling Tips for the Best Results
- Preheat the grill for a few minutes before placing any meat on it. This helps get a nice sear and locks in the juices.
- Use thin cuts of meat if possible — they cook faster and absorb that delicious smokiness better.
- Don’t overload the grill — leave enough space for fat to drip properly and avoid flare-ups.
- Keep an eye on the water level while grilling. If it gets low, add a little more to control smoke.
- Use a portable mini stove for even better heat control! (We personally recommend pairing it with this Mini Portable Stove — they work great together!)
Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly Meat) have really good pairing with Soju! Soju and Samgyepsal are most known pairing in Korean food culture!
If you want to know more about Soju, check out our article about Soju!
Where to Buy
We purchased our grill from Amazon. You can check it out here! You can also check out our review article about the Mini Portable Stove product we used it together from this K-BBQ Grill review! We purchased our Mini Portable Stove from Amazon. You can check it out here!