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Korean BBQ Grill Plate

Are you looking into buying a table top BBQ grill plate so that you can enjoy Korean BBQ at home? Then read on! While it’s not exhaustive, the below points highlight a few basic things you should consider when choosing a Korean BBQ grill plate.

I asked my mom who owned a Korean restaurant for nearly two decades for her advice because she had plenty of chances to buy BBQ grill plates for her restaurant.

The below three points are what she considers:-

  • Affordability – Not too expensive
  • Weight – Not too heavy plate (easy to lift and wash)
  • Usability – Easy to clean (its coating shouldn’t scratch off), well-built oil draining system, fits on the portable burner, safety from the oil splashing.

Keeping in mind the above points, below is a picture of my BBQ grill plate I used for my Samgyeopsal (Korean pork belly BBQ) party the other day. This is a typical style of Korean BBQ grill plate.

BBQ Grill Plate (Top)

(Front – if you see closely, there is a blocking bolt in the core. You need to unscrew it with your hands to drain the oil. Two separated parts in both corner are for baking garlic and chilies etc. You can also place the cooked meat to keep it warm while preventing overcooked meat.)

BBQ Grill Plate (Back)

(Back – Those four legs are to sit on the portable burner.)

BBQ Grill Plate (Side)

(Side – Oil comes out through this channel, so you need to put a bowl to catch the oil near the exit)

I did my best to get the best quality grill for its price at Homeplus the other day. If I give it a score where 5 is the highest, I will give it 4.3 out of 5.

Point details

  • Affordability: 4/5
  • Weight: 5/5
  • Overall usability: 4/5
    • Easy to clean – 3/5 (I think it will scratch off eventually)
    • Well built oil draining system – 4/5 (It was slightly blocked inside until we cleaned it out)
    • Fits to the portable burner – 5/5
    • Safety from the oil splashing – 4/5
BBQ Grill Plate (Case)
Product made by Kitchen art/ 14,900 won (US $15.70)

If you don’t open the core bolt, you can cook meat with juice like bulgogi (marinated beef). I haven’t tried it yet though, if I do, I will let you know how it turns out. Now, I hope you can buy your BBQ grill plate with some confidence. 😉


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Paul
May 25, 2020 3:09 am

Hello,

Awywebsite.

I have a question.

When we go to a Korean Barbecue sometimes they will replace the grill with another.

What is the 2-pronged tool called they use to exchange the grill called?

Thank you

Soui
November 24, 2019 1:50 pm

Does anyone know how to clean the tunnel area where oil is drained out? I’m having difficulty with it as substances are stuck inside, making it difficult to clean.

Carol Napolitano
April 3, 2017 10:15 am

Hi Sue, Thank you for the help, I ended up buying the one on ebay, I just sent the money last night, also purchased a warranty with it for 3 years, because it’s aluminum, it say’s marble coated, aluminum. I thought it might need a warranty. Ok, here’s my 2nd question, It’s only the top part, it says it’s 11 inches, do you have an idea what size bottom I should by? I’ll probably purchase something like the one you showed me. I seen some that say, 12.8 in, for the bottom plate, I seen some smaller too. I’m talking about sets. I hope I don’t have to go crazy finding a bottom for this. This one was made in Korea, he also has some tops made from stainless steel, I like to get one of those in time too. This seller doesn’t seem to sell any bottoms alone, just the tops or the sets. My son is gonna ask him if he has any, but we don’t know yet. I hope I’m not being a pest here. Thank you, so much.

Carol Ann Napolitano
March 31, 2017 5:22 am

Hi Sue, I have a question about Korean grills pans, I wanna buy a grill pan, I was looking at video’s on YouTube of a Korean family showing how they do a Korean grill. I started looking at different pans, I’m trying to find a grill pan like the one in this video, the first one I mention, Korean BBQ at home, AngelaMinjiKim. I looked and looked, can’t seem to find a grill like theirs, one with a lot of vents all over the top of the grill pan. It looks better made then the ones that come in a box, and you pour water around the bottom. I left a comment and asked her about it, but it seems it’s been around 1 years since she’s answered comments. I tried to type in the name on the grill pan, but nothing came up. I don’t know much about these grill pans, maybe the bought the top separate from the bottom. I did find one that is almost like it on ebay, just the top pan, for 50dollars. I’ll probably get that one. Do you know where I can get this type of pan, I like one with vents. I see some has vents just on the outside edges, but not in the middle. You can see how well its made too. The name on the side is, SAMHWA,, and FIREMAN is on bottom part, again, I can’t seem to find it. You are so sweet to help people get their Grill On, Thank You Sue.

Simon
March 12, 2017 11:56 am

Hi Sue,

I am working in Geoje at the moment and would like to find a supplier or retailer of Korean Charcoal / Gas bbq’s so I can take some home to Australia and build some table bbq. If you know of any close to Gohyeon or anywhere on Geoje I would appreciate your guidance.

By the way, love your recipes !!

Simon

William
June 4, 2016 3:27 pm

Hi Sue,

I would like to open small Korean bbq restaurant in home town Surabaya in Indonesia.
But I have a problem to find charcoal bbq grill equipment in our country.
Perhaps you can help me to give me some information or recommendation charcoal bbq grill supplier in Korea.
Many thanks for your attention.

William
June 6, 2016 6:31 pm
Reply to  Sue

Hi Sue,
Many thanks for your adviced.

Yori
May 8, 2016 9:34 am

Hi Sue,

I am looking for a 3D infrared korean bbq grill pan and a rice cooker. Do you know any good brand for these in affordable prices in Victoria, Australian or trusted online shopping website?

Thanks in advance 🙂

John
April 26, 2016 12:05 pm

Hello Sue,

I am planing to open Korean BBQ (AYCE) Restaurant in Irvine and I am looking for commercial grill tables, do you know any manicuring company in LA?

Juan
January 19, 2017 8:32 am
Reply to  John

Hi John,

I know this is late but you may want to try this link http://www.koreanbbqgrills.com/
This company is based in California

Garima
May 21, 2015 6:24 pm

Hi Sue,

I’m glad I read this post. I’m looking to buy a korean bbq grill for my husband who loves korean food. Just that I’m yet unable to buy this in India. Would you know dealers who sell that there?

I had another question regarding this plate – would this work on top of an electric plate? We don’t have a portable gas burner, but would still like to use it on the table. Please suggest!

Garima

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