BALMUDA The Teppanyaki vs Hamilton Beach 38560
BALMUDA The Teppanyaki
The short answer
Hamilton Beach 38560 comes out ahead overall with 7.4/10 against 6.8/10 for the BALMUDA The Teppanyaki. BALMUDA The Teppanyaki is stronger on health & materials and ease of cleaning. Hamilton Beach 38560 is stronger on capacity & versatility and value. At current verified prices, the Hamilton Beach 38560 costs about $239.15 less.
- Choose the BALMUDA The Teppanyaki if: Buyers who want a coating-free stainless tabletop griddle with precise temperatures and accept a small surface at a premium price.
- Choose the Hamilton Beach 38560 if: Buyers who want no coating of any kind and strong searing, and will season and hand-wash a heavy plate.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | BALMUDA The Teppanyaki | Hamilton Beach 38560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 8.5ATK: very consistent temperatures. | 8.5Food Network: even heat and excellent burger crust, but it runs very hot. |
| Health & materials | 9.5Bare clad stainless with no coating, as ATK confirms. | 9.0Uncoated cast iron with no coating at all, though no formal manufacturer claim. |
| Coating durability & food release | 7.0Nothing to wear off, but food sticks and forms fond. | 7.0Food Network says the surface is extremely durable, but eggs stuck until the seasoning built up. |
| Ease of cleaning | 5.5The plate is removable, but ATK says the fond needs scrubbing. | 5.0Heavy hand-wash cast iron that needs careful cleaning and maintenance (Food Network). |
| Capacity & versatility | 4.5Small 142.5 sq in, four set temperatures and a 2-hour auto-off. | 6.0Small 160 sq in surface with a drip tray. |
| Value | 3.5$404 from a third-party seller ($449 MSRP) for a small plate. | 7.0About $137 for a coating-free plate with a multi-year warranty. |
Specifications
| Spec | BALMUDA The Teppanyaki | Hamilton Beach 38560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface material | Uncoated clad stainless steel/aluminum | Pre-seasoned cast iron (no nonstick coating) |
| Manufacturer explicitly claims PFAS-free (or uncoated) | Yes | — |
| Cooking surface area | 142.5 sq in | 160 sq in |
| Cooking surface dimensions | 15 x 9.6 in | 10 x 16 in |
| Maximum temperature | 430 °F | 450 °F |
| Wattage | — | 1,800 W |
| Removable cooking plate | Yes | Yes |
| Grease management | — | Drip tray |
| Lid or cover included | No | No |
BALMUDA The Teppanyaki
Pros
- Uncoated stainless and aluminum, with nothing to wear off
- Very consistent temperatures in ATK testing
- Safe with metal utensils
- Removable plate
Cons
- Small 142.5 sq in surface
- Dark fond needs scrubbing
- Premium price
- Auto-off after 2 hours of continuous use
A niche choice for buyers who want a coating-free stainless griddle and accept a small surface and high price. Most people will do better elsewhere.
Full BALMUDA The Teppanyaki review →Hamilton Beach 38560
Pros
- No nonstick coating
- Excellent searing and heat retention
- Even heat for pancakes
- Reaches 450°F
- Removable plate
Cons
- Heavy and needs seasoning and hand-washing
- Eggs stick until seasoned
- Can run very hot
- Modest 160 sq in cooking area
A strong option for buyers who prefer iron to ceramic and are willing to maintain it. Note that warranty terms are reported inconsistently, so check the listing before you buy.
Full Hamilton Beach 38560 review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic PFAS-Free Electric Griddles of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.