The grilling surface is controlled to approximately 210-250°C by creating a structure in which heat is adequately retained between the burner and the grilling surface. Since it is an open fire, the temperature of the grilling surface rises quickly and the meat is crispy and delicious. The non stick grill pan keeps the temperature constantly & drops excess fat from meat into the water dish to prevent smoke as much as possible while cooking. You can enjoy grilled meat without worrying about the generation of smoke, even in condominiums and highly air-tight homes that tend to refrain from grilled meat due to smoke. This is a compact size Japanese Yakiniku BBQ grill for 1-3 people. Perfect for camping too! You cannot use the stove with other pans or pots. This uses a regular butane gas cartridge. A quality product from Iwatani that is made in Japan.