BALMUDA The Teppanyaki vs Presto 07023
BALMUDA The Teppanyaki
The short answer
Presto 07023 comes out ahead overall with 7.7/10 against 6.8/10 for the BALMUDA The Teppanyaki. BALMUDA The Teppanyaki is stronger on cooking performance, health & materials and coating durability & food release. Presto 07023 is stronger on ease of cleaning, capacity & versatility and value. At current verified prices, the Presto 07023 costs about $345.11 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 Presto 07023 if: Most households that want a lab-tested griddle whose PFAS-free ceramic claim is corroborated independently, plus a built-in warming tray.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | BALMUDA The Teppanyaki | Presto 07023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 8.5ATK: very consistent temperatures. | 7.5ATK Best Buy. ATK noted hot spots near the connection that didn't affect cooking. |
| Health & materials | 9.5Bare clad stainless with no coating, as ATK confirms. | 9.0Presto says PFAS free, and ATK independently lists it as PFAS-free. |
| Coating durability & food release | 7.0Nothing to wear off, but food sticks and forms fond. | 6.0Presto's manual warns that dishwashing reduces nonstick, and one owner reported sticking at 3 months. No lab finding of permanent staining. |
| Ease of cleaning | 5.5The plate is removable, but ATK says the fond needs scrubbing. | 7.5ATK says it hand-washes easily and it's immersible with the control removed. ATK calls it 'a little harder to clean' because the plate isn't removable. |
| Capacity & versatility | 4.5Small 142.5 sq in, four set temperatures and a 2-hour auto-off. | 7.5Modest 210 sq in, but the four-way flip tray (warmer, spatter shield, steamer, serving tray) adds real versatility. |
| Value | 3.5$404 from a third-party seller ($449 MSRP) for a small plate. | 8.5$58.99 for an ATK-endorsed model with a corroborated PFAS-free claim, though the 07062 gives more area for about $3 more. |
Specifications
| Spec | BALMUDA The Teppanyaki | Presto 07023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface material | Uncoated clad stainless steel/aluminum | Ceramic nonstick |
| Manufacturer explicitly claims PFAS-free (or uncoated) | Yes | Yes |
| Cooking surface area | 142.5 sq in | 210 sq in |
| Cooking surface dimensions | 15 x 9.6 in | 14 x 15 in |
| Maximum temperature | 430 °F | 400 °F |
| Wattage | — | 1,500 W |
| Removable cooking plate | Yes | No |
| Grease management | — | Slide-out drip tray |
| Lid or cover included | No | No |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
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 →Presto 07023
Pros
- PFAS-free ceramic surface, listed that way by ATK and by Presto
- ATK Best Buy
- Easy hand-washing, even after burgers
- Flip tray works as a warmer and serving tray
- Low price for what it offers
Cons
- Moderate 210 sq in cooking area
- Plate is not removable
- Presto warns dishwasher use wears down the ceramic
- One owner reports sticking after about 3 months
The most defensible all-round choice here. It pairs independent testing with a corroborated PFAS-free claim at a modest price, and its main limits are size and the usual short life of ceramic coatings.
Full Presto 07023 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.