Burners & appliances
Burners & Appliances
Portable gas burners are as natural in a Japanese dining setting as the food itself. They make table cooking possible β the centrepiece of shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, yakiniku, oden and numerous other Japanese communal dishes that are meant to be cooked and eaten simultaneously at the table, with everyone gathered around. The experience of cooking hotpot on a portable burner is fundamentally different from plating food in the kitchen and carrying it to the table: the food is fresher, the process is participatory and the whole meal becomes more social.
The Iwatani range of portable cassette burners, which forms the core of this collection, is the market leader in Japan by a wide margin. Iwatani burners are valued for their reliability, their clean operation and their wind-resistant design, which makes them suitable for outdoor use as well as at the table. The cassette gas canisters that power them are widely available and safe to transport. The compact, lightweight design means they can be stored easily and brought out only when needed without taking up permanent kitchen space.
Beyond portable burners, the appliances section includes electric takoyaki makers, electric griddles and other tabletop cooking devices that bring specific cooking functions to the dining table or countertop. These are particularly popular in Japanese homes for entertaining, where the ability to cook snacks and party food directly at the table creates a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.
All of the burners and appliances here meet Japanese safety standards and are designed for repeated domestic use. Each model includes safety features such as automatic ignition cut-off and pressure-sensitive gas release to prevent accidents during normal operation.
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Explore our shabu-shabu or sukiyaki collections to find everything you need for a perfect hotpot evening.
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