Robata is a long-standing Japanese grilling tradition.The origins go back to ancient fishermen in northern Japan who took boxes of ho coals with them on their boats to heat and grill the fish they caught. Modern Robata is a type of charcoal grill modeled after those coals boxes.In Japanese and Asian kitchens Robata grills are mostly used to grill in front of guests. The versatility of the Robata grill makes it very suitable for all kinds of cuisines and all kinds of grilled dishes. The Layout of the Robata grill allows for many different heat zones that can be used for grilling or heating of food.