05/18/2026
Smokeless Iga-yaki Grill, Yaki Yaki San
Yaki Yaki San is a unique tabletop grill made from ancient Iga clay in Japan. The first time Naoko visited Iga in 2008, she was treated to a local-style meal featuring Iga beef and vegetables grilled on Yaki Yaki San. She was so impressed by the experience that she soon began importing Yaki Yaki San to the U.S. Since then, it has become one of TOIRO’s longtime favorites, turning many people into devoted Yaki Yaki San fans.
The grill plate is made from highly heat-retentive Iga clay, which holds steady heat beautifully and cooks ingredients gently and evenly. Vegetables become naturally sweet, meats stay juicy, and seafood develops a rich flavor and aroma.
The thoughtfully designed grooved grill surface allows excess fat to flow into the water-filled moat around the edge, helping reduce smoke while catching grease released from the ingredients. The result is cleaner, more comfortable indoor grilling while still achieving a deeply satisfying grilled finish.