Can these be used indoors?

Because it's charcoal burning, I wouldn't use it indoors unless you have a range hood directly over it to vent out smoke. I've seen them used indoors in hibachis in Japanese restaurants in Japan, as well as in the U.S., but they have some type of smoke suction device nearby. It's great charcoal. No nasty odor. Hot and long burning. But you need to make sure of its origin. If this is from Thailand (or thereabouts) or Japan I would trust it. If from China, no.

Are these made in Japan?

In Japan they uses Bichotan, this is called Bicho. See another users review to see the difference.

What kind of wood is this binchotan made from? I have never heard of a "matiew tree." Is that same as ubame oak?

It is similar to ubame oaks which grows in Laos. The ubame oak grows in Japan.

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🔥 Elevate your grill game with Japan’s premium charcoal secret!

ECO CHIC GRILLING - Reusable hardwood charcoal that’s as sustainable as it is stylish.
PRECISION HEAT MASTERY - Achieve perfect yakitori char with ultra-high 1,200°F infrared heat.
LONG LASTING PERFORMANCE - Burns steadily for up to 4 hours, giving you uninterrupted grilling flow.
CHEF APPROVED CRAFTSMANSHIP - Artisan kiln-fired oak charcoal with 95% carbon purity, trusted by top restaurants.
FLAVOR INTEGRITY GUARANTEED - Virtually smokeless and odorless for pure, untainted food taste.

Binchotan Charcoal is a premium 11lb hardwood charcoal crafted from oak using traditional Japanese kiln methods. It delivers intense, steady heat up to 1,200°F for up to 4 hours, burns cleanly with minimal smoke, and preserves the natural flavors of your food. Reusable and eco-friendly, it’s the go-to choice for professional chefs and discerning grill enthusiasts aiming for authentic yakitori and gourmet BBQ experiences.

Reviews

L**R

A Must for Searing

This is a must when you need a very hot grill to sear things like a steak. It's hard to believe how hot it gets and it would burn for a very long time. Fortunbatly Bincho Grills has a great stainless canister that snuffs out the charcoal very quickly so I'll likely get several uses of each piece of the Binchotan Charcoal.

17.07.2025

D**Y

Best solid wood charcoal I've bought in years.

Worth it. Took a gallon size bag of this camping and the charcoal lasted nearly five hours. A little goes a really long way. The sound when you knock them together is like glass tinkling. Very dense, heavy, and easy to light in a chimney. I'm definitely purchasing again.

5.06.2025

R**T

Good to used

There is no problem except that it is expensive

20.05.2025

N**T

Some Popping. Good Alternative.

On a price per pound basis, this is a good alternative to the higher grades of Japanese binchotan. I didn't have a way to measure the heat, but I don't believe it got as hot as the more expensive grades, which was not a problem. People still loved the food and I'll buy another box. There was a bit of popping on some of the sticks, which probably indicates a bit of moisture in some of the pieces. There was very little smoking once the coals got hot and there was no foul odor. The charcoal was a mix of sizes, ranging from small scraps about the size of a pinkie finger to larger chunks of about 7" long x 3" diameter.In summary, this is a perfectly acceptable alternative to the oak tree Japanese binchotan. I think I may experiment by adding a bit more than with the Japanese product and will be more aggressive about rotating hot coals. I'll update my review after using the next box.

12.06.2023

A**R

The real deal.

I'd been using the thaan charcoal for a while now which is inexpensive and works ok. However the bricks are not reusable and I hated wasting the product. These are definitely an investment, but you're going to get a consistent burn, and the pieces can be used over and over again until they are truly spent. I think in the long run you can end up saving money using these as opposed to single use thaan style charcoal.

15.07.2024

K**N

Good Buy

Great buy, used for an event at our catering co

8.05.2025

J**I

Poor quality

Poor quality. I have used binchotan for many years mostly ordered from Korin but they’ve not as available. Ordered these as a last ditch substitute but basically would not stay lit. Regret ordering these.

6.08.2025

H**L

On time

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ORDER WAS PERFECT.

31.07.2025

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