Weber Joe Silver Grill

A perfect choice for amateur grillers and small-balcony living, this porcelain-finished piece sits nicely on a table or stand, and while the actual grill space may be small, it uses charcoal, or wood chips if you wanna be fancy, and has some cool features (considering the low price), such as the aluminum vent on the lid and the ash catcher on the bottom.
Price: B3,350 at True Value Hardware.

E Grill

Don’t be turned off by this tabletop grill just because it’s electric. The convenient small size is well-suited if you live in an apartment with a small balcony. Though it may not be the same as charcoal grill or even a gas-powered fire, it packs just as much heat (without the char-grilled flavor)
Price: B13,900 at The Barbecue Store.

Urban grill backyard grill

This gas-powered grill has three primary burners and one side burner. Perfect for families or hosting a party, it’s equipped with a swing out table for an extra surface and is big enough to fit in a turkey or a roast.
Price: B24,780 at Verasu.

Weber Performer Charcoal Grill

Get that delicious charcoal taste without the fuss and messiness of old-fashioned fire starters which, experts will tell you, take forever. This grill features a gas-powered charcoal lighter that does the hard work for you, so you’ll be grilling in under 10 minutes.
Price: B29,500 at True Value.

Kay Home folding Barbecue Grill

Great for beginners who don’t want to compromise on the authenticity of charcoal. This baby is portable and the stand folds for easy storage. Just throw in some charcoal, set it alight, wait wait wait and you’re ready to go. Great for camping trips too. And, oh, it’s attractively cheap.
Price: B1,150 at True Value Hardware.

Element Barbecue

This contemporary-style grill has won many design awards and is perfect for those who don’t have too much space for barbecuing. Its gas-powered, dual heating rings deliver fair amounts of heat, so you can still do everything from grilling steaks to baking pizzas.
Price: B26,900 at The Barbecue Store.

Essentials

The Barbecue Store. 21 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-662-6665. Open Mon-Fri10:30am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sun 10:30am-4pm
True Value Hardware. 1/F, K. Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-661-2433. Open daily 9am-9pm
Verasu. 87/3 Wireless Rd., 02-254-8109. Open 9am-7pm

HOW TO Grill with Charcoal

1.) Know the difference between direct heating and indirect heating. Direct heating is when your food is directly above the burning charcoals; it’s best for grilling burgers and sausages. Indirect heating is when your food is cooking thanks to the ambient heat, like in an oven. Indirect grilling is best for thick cuts of meat.

2.) For indirect grilling, place your coals on the left and right side of your grill, leaving the middle strip empty. When you’re ready to cook, place a foil tray in the empty space to catch juices from the meat. Close the lid.

3.) Everyone has their own methods of lighting a fire, but remember the basics: don’t put too much coal at first (you can always add more), don’t smother the fire (no air means no fire), and if you use lighter fluid (even though that’s cheating), make sure it’s fully evaporated before lighting the coals.

4.) Judge the heat by placing your hand just over top of the grill and count the number of seconds you can hold it there. Five seconds means it’s low heat, Four seconds means it’s medium, and three means it’s high. Any less than three, let it cool off; any more than five, add more coal and let it heat up.

5.) Trim off the excess fat from your meat, because the drips will cause the fire to flare up and burn your steak. When you’re cooking chicken or turkey, don’t pierce the skin or else your cut will lose flavor and moisture.