We bought this little grill with the intentions of having Korean style bbqs and grilling smaller items without having to go outside and firing up the big barbecue. The grill heats up well, and after a while cooks up items quite fast. I wouldn't imagine it works as well for a big chunk of meat but for veggies, thinly sliced pieces of meat, fish and things like that, it is pretty good. As with anything cooked over heat, there is some steam coming out, so I would recommend having a window open or a fan on just in case. Overall quite satisfied.