Grilla Grills Kong Tested and Reviewed: The Best Kamado?

The Grilla Kong is the only ceramic kamado grill that we're aware of that's ready for the patio, outdoor kitchen, and off-roading?
We're taking a deep-dive look into the Kong kamado from Grilla Grills.
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00:57 Grilla Grills Kong Specifications
01:38 Grilla Grills Kong Features Walkthrough
02:41 Standard Cart vs. All Terrain Cart
04:34 Lid Shock Absorber
05:42 What Comes Included
07:37 Grilling Tests
08:54 Low and Slow Smoking Test
09:30 How Long Does It Take The Grill To Settle Into The Right Temperature?
09:55 Indirect Cooking and the Heat Deflector Addon
11:28 Comparing the Grilla Grills Kong to Big Green Egg and Kamado Joe
12:18 How To Get The Best Price On The Grilla Grills Kong Kamado

[@smokingtarheel3003]

But you can buy a KJ Classic 1 for $799.00 with the divide and conquer flexible cooking system at Lowe's. The Kong is a nice grill for sure, but the deflector should be included.

[@tvideo1189]

A Kamado of any brand CAN be a grille, but that isn't its strong point. I have three other grilles for that. And comparing any newer designed Kamado with a Big Green Egg is useless, the Egg just can't come in in any other place than last. They sat on their hands while better designs pushed them out of the picture in quality, price and Use. And the Kamado Joe beats them all. All the "extras" you have to buy with other Kamados are included, the price is right, and the quality is top notch. And the segmented firebox eliminates the worry of firebox cracking that the the Egg, Gorilla, and many other have in common. And you didn't bother to point out the Kamado Joe has MANY other options for less money than the flagship version III. This was a review pre-loaded to boost a Gorilla for some reason, not a comparison at all. The Gorilla is one step above the Egg and far below the Kamado Joe.

[@ECS352]

They are not outta stock soo...dunno

[@lakorai2]

Vision Grills is the OEM of this grill. This is basically a Vision Classic B or C series.

[@waynecole1918]

I’m leaning more on the side that these Kamado style cookers are smokers first and then grillers second. I say that because I’m sure I’d use one way more for smoking than grilling, given the time it’d take to fire it up to grill 2 burgs or 2 steaks after work for my wife and I. HOWEVER,, it’s hard to beat the flavour of a charcoal grilled steak!

[@surfingonmars8979]

As usual, a great review. One of the best BBQ channels around! Nice that you took the kamado for a walk, too! LOL. I have had BGE and Primos and KJ and now a Weber Summit, which I love (which I got after your reviews convinced me to replace the BGE that got knocked over onto the tile patio - RIP BGE - with the Summit). I use my summit for everything from wings, to brisket to pulled pork to steaks to………..you name it).

[@polsok44]

The wooden parts won’t look like that for long unfortunately, I had 2 different ceramics and various pellet cookers but I use my Weber Summit Charcoal and my Pk Grill 360 the most. I don’t miss my big expensive ceramics at all, nothing my summit can’t do for cheaper. Pk Grill 360 I wish it was bigger but it’s a great grill and doesn’t get enough attention from the bbq guys

[@daviesmarkc]

They need to test the hasty bake, that does everything and has a bigger cooking area.

[@mychaelramirez9613]

I love mine! Grill first. My offset for real smoke 👍🏼💪🏼

[@TimothyAus10]

I see it as a great all rounder grill but low and slow as the first function

[@jwhoa1733]

My new favorite channel!!great review

[@Derpstick76]

I bought one three years ago love it.

[@nickhollander5183]

Loved the review. And the channel. Keep ‘em coming. Primarily use my Egg for grillin’ but will also do the occasional brisket, butt, etc.

[@TechXchange]

Great review. Love my Kong. It's used mostly as a grill and not a smoker. I have a pellet grill for most smokes though the Kong can smoke very well with more smoke than a pellet.

[@rickyl4656]

I like using my BGE for hot indirect cooks. Pizza, wings or just baking. I also love the control for low and slow. I have a Hasty Bake that I love for grilling because of its movable firebox. It’s great for low and slow too. Comparing to Kamado Joe series 3 isn’t exactly even. KJ has so many accessories included that GG will never have.

[@utica1139]

Great review!! Absolutely love my Kong! Get the All Terrain cart, it’s well worth the extra money. Currently it’s 25% off too 😎

[@j777]

Size is nice in between large and huge. The color on them isn't rust, it's smoke, it won't always look that way. The shock absorber looks like it's in the way. The second tier has legs that aren't completely to the side, stealing a lot of space. Other thing is most accessories from other brands won't fit this size. It's ridiculous to compare this with KJ3.

[@jamesunderwood9100]

Gots mines 2 weeks ago!!! Awesome and for 25% off sub $650!!!! I’ve already built a table for it!!!!

[@nicoleesten5128]

Would love to experience and learn to cook with either. I only have experience on simple grills. Great review! Food looks delicious too!

[@migtrigg]

Ive had mine for 4 years and it's easily my most used grill. I've obviously smoked on it but for me it's primarily a Hot grilling machine especially down here in South Texas with carne asada basically religiously every weekend. Also the split diffuser wasn't available when I first bought it so I think that would help a ton with low and slow smoking as well.