This is an incredible deck cooking machine. When my old grill was on its last legs, I had to decide whether to rebuild the burners or buy a new one. I realized my cooking style had evolved; now, I prefer vegetables and fish over steaks, burgers, and hot dogs. I thought I might have to build something myself but decided to check online first. I found this griddle on Amazon for $269, including shipping.
Assembly took about an hour, including finding batteries. My whole family loves it. We've cooked Japanese steakhouse-style meals, turkey burgers, tuna steaks, and salmon. It's great for finely chopped veggies and making fried rice with steamed brown rice. No one around here had seen or heard of these griddles, so it's pretty novel. Thanks to my wife, photos of the griddle with multiple items cooking are all over Facebook.
The steel top is heavier than any grill I've owned—it's truly a heavy-duty machine. If you keep it outside, you'll need to buy a cover to prevent rust. I'm so impressed that I'm fixing up my deck for entertaining. I'm getting an indoor/outdoor carpet to cover the old pressure-treated planks and a 6-person table and chairs from Lowes.
This griddle makes the best burgers and turkey burgers I've ever cooked. They come out with a nice brown crust and stay moist, with no more flare-ups, char, or dried-out burgers. My favorite is mixed veggie stir-fry. We cook huge amounts of turkey burgers, veggies, and fried rice, so we have leftovers all week without heating up the house. And for fish, it’s perfect because there's no lingering smell inside.
I was thinking about getting a small grill for the deck, but the more I use the griddle, the less attractive that idea seems. I've heard the best steaks are cooked in a super-hot skillet, but I haven't tried steaks or hot dogs yet. If the picture comes through, you'll see 2 lbs of turkey burgers and 1 lb of ground turkey mixed with veggies. Once it cools down a bit, I'll add 10 whipped eggs, spread it out, and top it with shredded cheese until it melts.
