The Black 18” Ceramic Kamado Grill This 18-inch Kamado is the perfect size for a normal family in daily BBQ cooking, and there are many optional accessories that can use on it like a plate setter and baking stone. Kamado Origin Our name comes from an ancient style of cooking that began over 3,000 years ago. The name “Kamado” is the Japanese word for “stove” and literally, it means “place for the cauldron”. It’s a simple yet highly efficient and flexible method of cooking any food – perfectly.