Iwatani mini-maru CB-JHP-1 Review: A Stylish Griddle Cassette Stove in Macaron Blue
Quick answer: the Iwatani mini-maru Multi-functional Grill Pan Stove (CB-JHP-1) is a compact butane cassette stove with a deep non-stick pan and transparent lid, in a new macaron blue and gray. It weighs about 2.8 kg and is made in Japan.
Iwatani has long been known for cool, stylish designs, and this time it brings a sweet, cute product that many people will love. The mini-maru comes in a lovely macaron blue paired with gray. The most considerate features are a deeper pan and a transparent lid with a handle that lets you watch the cooking, which greatly improves usability. The box also includes a recipe book covering stir-frying, pot cooking and grilling meat, so it is an all-in-one package. Best of all, it is still made in Japan, showing Iwatani's craftsmanship and quality.
Highlights
Deep non-stick pan
A non-stick deep pan design that suits any meal from breakfast to a late-night snack.
Transparent lid with handle
Easy to watch and control the cooking, and super easy to clean.
Windproof design
Windproof and quick to heat, which makes it suitable for outdoor meals.
Recipe book
A nicely made recipe book helps beginners get started.
Specifications (CB-JHP-1)
- Body size: W302 x D282 x H193 mm
- Grill pan size: W232 x D232 x H46 mm (inside: W212 x D212 x H23 mm)
- Country of origin: Japan
- Weight: about 2.8 kg
- Material: steel plate / aluminum alloy / ABS resin (grill pan: cast aluminum with fluororesin coating)
- Gas consumption: 92.9 g/h
- Power: 1.28 kW (1,100 kcal/h)
- Fuel: butane gas canister
It is exciting to see a Japanese brand like Iwatani step out of its comfort zone to give campers who enjoy different styles more options, since stylish products have often been the specialty of Korean brands.