Ogatan is charcoal made from sawdust. The sawdust is pressed into long logs under heat, with a hole through the centre, then carbonized.
Why the hole
The hole lets air flow through each piece, which helps it light and burn evenly.
Hexagonal or square
Both burn the same way. Square pieces pack tighter in a box-shaped grill; hexagonal is the traditional profile.
Cut or long
Cut pieces suit table grills. Long sticks suit larger grills. Grade B pieces are the same charcoal broken naturally.
Where it fits
Korean BBQ tables and any kitchen that wants every piece to behave the same way.
