LotusGrill Standard smokeless portable charcoal grill BBQ review
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- Charcoal
- Portable

The LotusGrill standard charcoal grill barbecue uses charcoal, but claims to cook without smoke. It also boasts a quick heat up time; ready to cook in mere minutes. It is light and very convenient to carry around, but can it cook up mouth-watering barbecue food? Read our first look of the LotusGrill portable grill to see what we thought when we tried it.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Which? first look verdict
First reviewed by Which?
August 2018

Technical specifications
General
- Recommended fuelsCharcoal briquettes
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