10 Best Electric Grills in Malaysia | Best of Home 2023

Grilling is always fun, and enjoying the delicious grilled foods is even better. While there are many types of grills that let you grill at home, nothing beats the portability of electric grills which is easier to prepare and clean than gas or charcoal grills. Besides that, its simplicity and compactness also make it an ideal choice for those living in smaller spaces or apartment. With an extensive variety of electric grills available in the market, which then is the best electric grill in Malaysia? In our Best of Home series, we have curated the latest 10 Best Electric Grills in Malaysia, providing quality recommendations to suit your lifestyle and budget. For ultimate home and kitchen appliances guides, also check out our grill pan, multicooker, and food steamer recommendations.

This article was last updated on 03 January 2023.

10 Best Electric Grills in Malaysia

1. Breville BGR840 The Smart Grill Pro

Best overall

Our favourite pick is this sleek, modern Breville BGR840 The Smart Grill Pro, which does everything you want from a good electric grill. Unlike conventional electric grill, it features 2400W high-heating elements embedded into the plates, not underneath them, which cook your food with impressively consistent heat, making cooking quick and easy. Furthermore, it also has an innovative probe that detects the meat’s temperature and tells you when the perfect time to take it off. 

Comes in a compact form that’s great for small spaces, the Breville BGR840 The Smart Grill Pro’s plates can be opened out flat to BBQ mode to double the cooking surface up to 1677 cm², which can be handy when having a family BBQ party at home. Better yet, you also get to choose a variety of settings from 5 cooking modes between beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish, as well as choosing the doneness level from rare to well done. In addition, its non-stick, PFOA-free plates are removable that makes cleaning a convenient task. 

The Breville BGR840 is an expensive choice, but with all those hefty features that let you cook a professional-level grill easily at home, it’s definitely worth every penny!

Why buy this:

• 2400W high-heating elements
• Integrated probe that detects meat’s temperature
• Open flat BBQ mode for larger plate size
• Removable non-stick plates
• 5 cooking modes including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish

2. Tefal OptiGrill GC713

Honourable mention

Comes in a half the price of the previous Breville model, yet still having the quality to cook professional-level grills, this Tefal OptiGrill GC713 is also worth considering. With Automatic Sensor Cooking, this model detects the number of meats and their thickness to adjust the optimal temperature and cooking time accordingly. This automatic function is applied to 6 cooking programs that include Read Meat, Burger, Poultry, Sandwich, Sausage, and Fish. 

Aside from automatic function, the Tefal OptiGrill GC713 also has additional cooking modes for frozen food and a manual mode to let you cook with creativity. Meanwhile, the indicator light shows you the meat’s level of doneness from rare to well done. Comes with a 600 cm² surface, this grill is suitable for 2 to 4 people, and there’s a large tray with a 7° angle to help drain the fat off meat. In addition, its plates are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. 

Why buy this:

• Automatic cooking sensor
• Indicator light of doneness level
• 6 cooking programs
• 2 additional cooking modes for frozen food and manual mode
• Removable, dishwasher safe plates

3. Airbot iCook Multipurpose Pot

Most multifunction

Our favourite multifunction model is the Airbot iCook Multipurpose Pot. It allows you to cook multiple cuisine at home with just one device including grill, fry, roast, saute, simmer boil, steam, braise, and stew-saving you money from buying separate cooking devices!

The Airbot iCook Multipurpose Pot comes with 3 plates that include a Deep Roast, Grill, and Steam Plate, and it has a 2.5L capacity that’s suitable for a small family. The non-stick removable Fiery Plate can accommodate up to 1400W heat and provides uniform cooking. In addition, the heat-insulated hand grip makes carrying an easy task. 

Why buy this:

• Heat-insulated hand grip
• Can cook grill, fry, roast, saute, simmer boil, steam, braise, and stew. 
• 3 plates accessories
• 1400W power
• 2.5L capacity

4. Bear Electric Multifunction Grill Pan BMG3-G4L

A compact, yet medium size multifunction grill

Another multifunction grill you can consider is this Bear BMG3-G4L model. Comes in a larger capacity for 4 to 6 persons, this multifunction pan can also be transformed into a hot pot, frying pan, and six round plates configuration to prepare multiple delicate cuisines. Not only its food-grade, non-stick pan requires you to just simply wipe it clean, the separate design of the heating plate and cooking plate also makes your cleaning task even easier. 

Why buy this:

• Larger capacity for 4 to 6 persons
• Multifunction
• Non-stick coating
• Separate heating and cooking plate for easy cleaning

5. Kleby 3-in-1 Electric BBQ Grill and Steamboat GM-8002

Multifunction grill for a large family

Shabu-shabu and grill is a combination of a perfect family dinner, and this Kleby GM-8002 can make that a reality. With a size suitable for up to 12 persons, this cooking device has 3 cooking areas that let you cook hotpot or shabu-shabu in the middle, and grill and griddle on the sides. Meanwhile, the detachable hot pot makes prep and cleaning easier. 

This grill device can achieve temperatures up to 260C degrees, and it includes a 5-layer coating that uniformly heats your foods. Moreover, its smokeless non-stick plates also allow you to use a very little amount of oils for healthy cooking. 

Why buy this:

• Suitable up to 12 persons
• 3 cooking areas
• Detachable hot pot
• 5-layer non-stick coating for uniform heating
• Up to 260C degrees temperature

6. Nakada Electric BBQ Grill & Steamboat Pot FG046

The Shopee’s best-seller

Offering a good balance of affordability and functionality, the Nakada FG046 is a best seller electric grill in Malaysia, recording more than 8k sales only in Shopee. It’s a 2 in 1 cooking device, combining grilling and steamboat in an innovative design, while the 1.25L pot capacity is suitable for the size of a small family. Despite its low price, this Nakada model offers a powerful 1750W heating capability, offering a shorter cooking time. 

Why buy this:

• One of Shopee best sellers
• 2 in 1 function
• 1.25L pot capacity
• Fast heating 1750W
• Non-stick coating

7. Iguana Electric BBQ Pan

A large standalone electric grill

If you prefer a standalone grill without any other function, this Iguana Electric BBQ Pan is your best solution. Perfect for meat lovers, this grill has a larger plate at 49cm long and 24cm wide that can hold a large amount of meat in one cooking session. That aside, its smokeless design is great for those who have a fire alarm in their apartment, or just to simply keep your room fresh. In addition, we also like its cool-touch knob and handle that makes it easy to carry around home. 

Why buy this:

• Large grilling plate
• Smokeless design
• Cool-touch knob
• 49cm long and 24cm wide

8. ADW-200Z Smokeless Electric Barbecue

Best for outdoor

If you have a dedicated outdoor space whether it’s a balcony or terrace, this ADW-200Z Smokeless Electric Barbeque will give you some great BBQ party evenings. With a size suitable to cook up to 10 persons, this grill has a powerful 2000W heating that guarantees faster cooking time. You can also remove the grill tray if you want to prepare fried meals. In addition, all parts are removable for easy storage. 

Why buy this:

• 2000W
• Suitable for up to 10
• All removable parts for easy storage

9. Deroma Deerma NP306 Electric Grill 

Double-sided grill pan

Suitable for up to two persons, the Deroma Deerma NP306 Grill is good for personal use. The compact grill comes with a non-stick double-sided heating pan that guarantees faster cooking without flipping, and there’s also a space to drain the fat or liquid from the meat. It is powered with a decent 1000W and has an overheat sensor for better protection. 

Why buy this:

• Double-sided heating pan
• Non-sticky
• Space for flowing liquid
• Overheating sensor

10. Pinlo Panini Press Grill Maker

For making a grilled sandwich

The Pinlo Panini Press Grill Maker is the most compact electric grill in Malaysia, allowing you to save more space in the kitchen. Providing up to 210C temperature, this double-sided pan has a uniquely designed plate that not only lets you grill bacon and meat, but also sandwiches, crispy shredded cake, or oil-free runny eggs. And more importantly, it’s very affordable! Note that you have to pre-heat it for 2 minutes before starting to cook. 

Why buy this:

• Up to 210C temperature
• Double-sided pan
• Plates design for sandwich 

FAQ

Which is the best brand for electric grills in Malaysia?

The Breville is our favourite brand when it comes to choosing an electric grill in Malaysia. Its user-friendly feature and professional-level results are just unmatchable, though the price might be a constraint.

Where to buy an electric grill in Malaysia?

You used to only be able to buy an electric grill in Malaysia in retail stores, but now you can purchase them online for the ultimate convenience and even enjoy discounted prices! Lazada and Shopee are my go-to for baby and nursing products. It is also a great place to compare the price of electric grills in Malaysia. 

We hope that our guide on the 10 Best Electric Grills in Malaysia will help you to buy the best electric grill in Malaysia. Do also read our other buying guides too. Please do share this along with your friends if you have found this useful. Do look forward to more buying guides that we will be releasing soon!

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