Ooni Koda 16 vs. Karu 16 | A Comparison Video

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
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    Trouble deciding between the Ooni Koda 16 and the Karu 16? In this comparison video, I review the features of each Ooni oven, bake some pizza, and provide my pros and cons for each model. Hopefully, this video will help you to choose the best outdoor pizza oven for your home or business!
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    Baking Pizza in the Koda 16 - 04:57
    Baking Pizza in the Karu 16 - 06:41
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    Pros and Cons for the Koda 16 - 09:21
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  • @KitchenCraftFood
    @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +49

    I hope this video is helpful to those who are trying to decide between purchasing the Ooni Koda 16 and Karu 16. Anything to add? Please comment below!

    • @trwpizza3021
      @trwpizza3021 2 года назад +3

      As a Koda 16 user I can say you covered it’s key points really well. I absolutely love mine.

    • @mikey19608
      @mikey19608 2 года назад +11

      Your info about the gas consumption is wrong, Karu 16 consumes 1.1lb/hr vs 1.3 lb/r for the Koda 16. The 4.9 lbs for 10 pizzas you mention is for the fuel consumption (wood/charcoal) not gas consumption. This was a big deterrent to me till I checked their website. Love your videos, love the way you showed that you didn't have to adjust the temperature on the Karu, that's what kept me away from the Koda. Thanks again for your excellent videos.

    • @jazzlegend
      @jazzlegend 2 года назад

      Opening the door and peering through the glass just to open and turn the pizza seems like a hassle!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +6

      @@jazzlegend sure is, but the oven bakes more evenly because of the door. Sort of a trade off.

    • @3joewj
      @3joewj 2 года назад

      Who cares about cm. Dude..seriously

  • @alexanderlutz5132
    @alexanderlutz5132 2 года назад +6

    Absolutely fantastic review of these two ovens, your insight and precision in much appreciated. Thank you!

  • @stevenmondazzi4192
    @stevenmondazzi4192 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thanks. Ordered the Karu 16 yesterday (8-10 weeks now). And also love the hat, Go Sox!!

  • @supergreg72
    @supergreg72 2 года назад +6

    Good job with the sum up!
    After one summer of weekly use, I agree 100% with all your conclusions regarding the koda16 (can’t comment about the other).

  • @adris.8111
    @adris.8111 2 года назад +4

    Amazing video, thank you very much for the detail comparison between the two ovens. In deed I'm still not sure which one is the best for my purposes... Keep going on.

  • @larrycariglio909
    @larrycariglio909 2 года назад +8

    Great video. The Karu 16 bakes a much more even pizza . Front door is the difference. Just ordered one based on your video

  • @Bigheadedwon
    @Bigheadedwon 2 года назад +30

    Good video with lots of info, I think he's way off on the fuel usage though. The specs are the Karu 16 burner uses 7. 4kw and the Koda 16 uses 8.5kw. The Karu should be a good bit more fuel efficent than the Koda. That point he brought up in the video might be a reason people pick the Koda over the Karu, when the Karu will actually be cheaper to run.

  • @ericschmidt6063
    @ericschmidt6063 2 года назад +1

    Love the hat!! In the late 80's My wife and I lived in a 9th floor apartment at the end of Brookline Ave and at the other end was the Citco sign! I also worked right next to Fenway Park, so Kenmore Square figured pretty prominently. Brings back fond memories.... I really appreciated this comparison since it's probably a choice of these two for me...or maybe the Roccbox. Great heads-up on the fuel consumption on the Karu 16!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video. Born and raised in the South Shore or MA. Go Sox!

  • @xyreyes
    @xyreyes 2 года назад +2

    Exactly how a review should be done. Great work

  • @lits5984
    @lits5984 Год назад +1

    First of all, awesome video! Great review, thorough and well presented! Secondly, I think Koda with a door, aftermarket or sold separately. You would have the best of both worlds, except the wood flavour of course.

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 2 года назад +7

    It was really helpful that you broke the factors down, Tim. My wife is very happy every time I make pizza for her.

    • @forsaken7161
      @forsaken7161 2 года назад

      Why doesnt she make her own pizza

  • @justincross1247
    @justincross1247 2 года назад

    Enjoyed the comparison. I picked up the Koda 16 just now for my parents Christmas gift.

  • @ashtonball2751
    @ashtonball2751 Год назад +1

    Really liked this review. Subscribed. Only wish there was a taste test review as well given you provided a slight aesthetic comparison

  • @Payton77
    @Payton77 2 года назад +1

    Great review. This is exactly what I was looking for. I think I’ll go with the Koda!

    • @darknes9556
      @darknes9556 Год назад

      That’s a good choice but don’t forget that Karu is multifuel if you run out of gas.

  • @alexandraholbrook2238
    @alexandraholbrook2238 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much! This was super helpful! Based in your review, I think the Koda16 is te best for me. (And I have an original “Uni 3” that burns pellets if I want that smoky effect.) great video!

  • @timothymiller3846
    @timothymiller3846 2 года назад

    Great videos! Keep em’ coming….Question for you. Do you think you’ll ever do a review of the new Gozney Dome oven? Thanks!

  • @StitchJones
    @StitchJones Год назад

    I showed the war department this video and she is on board with me getting the Karu without the gas connection for now. Thank you for a killer video. This really helped. I've been looking at ooni for like a year. I was almost starting to try and justify the blackstone pizza unit. Thank you again.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  Год назад

      Cool. Glad it helped. That Blackstone unit looks awfully bulky. Haven’t seen it in person but not my fav in the looks department 🤣.

  • @paulfalzarano5930
    @paulfalzarano5930 Год назад

    Nice video. I’m in the market for a pizza oven, your video helped tremendously. Thanks!👌

  • @JayTeeCooks
    @JayTeeCooks 9 месяцев назад +5

    Just a quick correction to the koda vs Karu fuel consumption. Your number used in the video for the Karu is for solid fuel, but for gas it’s 1.1lbs per 10 pizzas and actually more efficient than the koda. Great video though and helped me make my decision 👍🏻

  • @gauloiscalifornien
    @gauloiscalifornien 2 года назад +8

    What makes it forgiven with the Karu is the flame in the centre going evenly on the top, the other one has left side and front burners, heat is not evenly distributed. I have the Ooni16 and i've added a front door, it helps for the heating process and recovery. For a good crust i precook the crust with the sauce, pull out and add toppings and finish the cooking, works better.

  • @georgianbroadcaster4700
    @georgianbroadcaster4700 Год назад +1

    I wish Ooni comes up with the one that would take a note of all pros mentioned here.
    Thanks for the great review.

  • @TheGbab
    @TheGbab Год назад +10

    In addition to the significant cons of the Ooni Karu 16, with the optional gas attachment its around twice the price of the Koda 16.

  • @double2706
    @double2706 2 года назад +1

    Great video... I was thinking of getting a pro. Now I have to try and find videos comparing the pro and the karu 16

  • @zenguitar65
    @zenguitar65 2 года назад

    Super informative video Kitchen & Craft. From the sounds and appearances you were neither sponsored or given a free unit for this review. Apologies if this was already asked. Thanks for your detailed analysis.

  • @AdiGV
    @AdiGV 2 года назад

    Clear, concise, informative and entertaining l. Great job.

  • @stevenm2311
    @stevenm2311 2 года назад

    Thanks for the comparison- my Karu 16 just showed up today but may hold off until it gets warmer up her in Mass before firing it up.

  • @brucemark
    @brucemark 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting. Thanks for the comparison!

  • @jackbauer2770
    @jackbauer2770 2 года назад +1

    Very useful review. Thank you. I think I'm going for the Moda because I value portability. The Karu looks great but you can't really take it with you comfortably. Maybe if I was just going to leave it in one place.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      Definitely the Koda for portability. Have fun with it!

  • @julioalmaraz09
    @julioalmaraz09 2 года назад +3

    I went through this whole comparison when I was buying a bigger oven. I did lots of research, looked at a lot of pros and cons and ended up with the koda 16. It is a learning curve and I’ve messed up a couple of pizzas but I’m getting the hang of it. I’m happy with my choice.

  • @deadspeedv
    @deadspeedv Год назад

    Thank you for taking the time to use the metric system for all of us outside of America.

  • @m4tth3wh
    @m4tth3wh 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the comparison video. 🍕♥️ Appreciated seeing these two side by side.🥇Be interested to see how the Karu 16 cooks pizza without closing the door. Potential Karu 16 plus for me would be baking things with door closed. And tweaking gas flow slightly to see if it could be more efficient.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      Maybe Ooni will come out with something like the “pizza door” on the Pro, but for the Karu 16?

    • @kimnilsson7501
      @kimnilsson7501 2 года назад +1

      @@KitchenCraftFood Yeah, why not? Drop the door, attach a "pizza-slot" in the door hooks. Thanks! You had me on this idea, but it will probaly take a looong while before going that route. Have to learn using it first.

    • @rejectionistmanifesto8836
      @rejectionistmanifesto8836 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@KitchenCraftFoodwhich oven do you suggest with a fire on the side instead of back where you cannot see directly the fire is doing to the pizzam The Gozney Dome has that and a lot of space inside unlike Ooni but it seems way overpriced.

    • @rejectionistmanifesto8836
      @rejectionistmanifesto8836 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@KitchenCraftFoodwhich oven do you suggest with a fire on the side instead of back where you cannot see directly the fire is doing to the pizza? The Gozney Dome has that and a lot of space inside unlike Ooni but it seems way overpriced at $2500 with accessories.

  • @davidparker3346
    @davidparker3346 2 года назад +10

    Great video.
    I'm surprised the Karu was as hot as the Koda judging by the much larger burner on the Koda, and shocked how the Karu used way more gas being it has a much smaller burner.
    As to "forgiveness" when baking with the Kara maybe the smaller burner helped with that.
    You said it was a pain to open and close the door all the time on the Kara, did you try baking with the door open?

    • @Ares0025
      @Ares0025 6 месяцев назад

      false information here the karu doesnt need this much gas

  • @ancientremains1814
    @ancientremains1814 2 года назад +2

    Very informative video. Thanks. 👍
    I bought a steel door with a wooden handle and an in-built thermometer for my Koda 16 recently.
    Now I feel like I'm in pizza heaven. 😀

    • @yourmusic6110
      @yourmusic6110 2 года назад

      Have u tried door yet? How is it working and for howlong do u keep it Semi closed?k

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      Nice work!

  • @MichaelMWozniak
    @MichaelMWozniak 2 года назад

    Great video. I received a Koda 16 for Xmas and was curious how it compared so this was very helpful. You mentioned your Karu sits wobbly on your table...did you try using the "Ooni Shoes"? I bought some out of curiosity but have not fixed them to a table yet because I don't know where I want to permanently screw them to yet, but I am curious what others may have done (I actually found your video when I did a search for Ooni shoes).

  • @dkrawcz
    @dkrawcz Год назад +4

    Thank you very much for this comparison. I been using Koda 16 for last 2 years, but I found few things I do not like it that much. I do sometimes charity auctions and cooking outside - koda js fragile to the wind very much. Also the L-shape of gasburner which suppose to be plus in relaity is minus for me. It's much more difficult to keep baking even than with one direction of heat. I had Ooni 3 in past run by Wood pallet and it was much easier to bake proper Napoletana. I am going to switch to Karu 16 now, because I believe it is worth to, and your video makes me sure about this decision, so thank you very much :) I am wondering why you didn't change the stone to biscotto one? It will help you to have better taste of the bottom lf pizza. Try it - worth to change original stone for sure. Greetings from Poland :)

  • @thecheechmantube
    @thecheechmantube 2 года назад +7

    Great video once again. I disagree regarding the alternating the flame in the Karu16. What hydration are your pizzas? I found with 65% hydration that cooking the pizza on full flame that whilst the exterior and toppings were cooked, there still remained the thin line of undercooked dough on the base and crust to a certain degree. I'm using a biscotto stone for cooking as well. Perhaps test it out. Cooking a pizza on full flame. Then do one with the flame low for 30-45sec. Then full heat. See if you think it is improvement? Thanks the video. Too little Karu16 videos out there

  • @duncanjames914
    @duncanjames914 28 дней назад

    Hi Tim! Thanks for the video comparison of these two ovens. I have been struggling to choose between these two but will likely go with the Karu. Do you have a pizza recipe cookbook?

  • @Dino4410
    @Dino4410 2 года назад +1

    Hello. Just the video I was looking for. Well done. However I still have a couple questions. Can the optional propane burner on the Karu be used to start wood? Meaning can they both be used at the same time? My second question. If you have used wood in the Karu, and if so do you prefer the wood pizza over the propane? And thirdly, does the oven heat up as fast with wood? Thank you. Hope all is well.

  • @mossberg5004
    @mossberg5004 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic insight into which one I lol be purchasing so thank you

  • @zoeythemoonbaby714
    @zoeythemoonbaby714 2 года назад +1

    Dude, fantastic review. Thank you

  • @mariaelenaorozco7312
    @mariaelenaorozco7312 2 года назад +1

    I have been looking at these for a while, price wise is something else to consider, but the question I have is Pizza all you cook with it? I would agree with you the door open and closing would be not to my liking….I caught that in your video…Thank you for doing this I know how much editing and work goes into doing this if I could it would 5 thumbs up …..

  • @Bennn2013
    @Bennn2013 2 года назад +1

    That's a virginian license plate I think. lol of all things that is what jumped out at me just now. Good review so far, I'm debating getting something like this but not 100% sure. Pizza steel in oven has been okay but how fast I've seen these pizzas cook is a whole other level.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      They’re a ton of fun to cook with. Worth it for sure!

  • @rayperez6214
    @rayperez6214 2 года назад

    great side by side comparison!!! only feedback is I would have liked to see for comparison something more common like a pepperoni pizza rather than an artisan fig pizza.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      I hear you. I get a lot of people asking for something different instead of the usual suspects. Just trying to balance that out a bit.

  • @d0rifto1
    @d0rifto1 Год назад

    nice video ! will you try the half glass / door option soon ?

  • @trwpizza3021
    @trwpizza3021 2 года назад +7

    Interesting you say the Karu is more forgiving than the Koda 16. I thought it would be the other way around. But now you mention the increased distance between flame and pizza it makes sense. I’m a Koda 16 devotee bit would like to try the Karu. Thanks for your excellent content as always Sir.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      Happy to share!

    • @Viva_la_natura
      @Viva_la_natura 2 года назад +2

      As someone who owns the Ooni Pro I'm going to chime in because it has a very similar burner to Karu 16. He's absolutely correct; it's totally forgiving. I watch Koda 16 Pizza videos all the time and I think why don't these guys own the Ooni Pro..? It's a non-issue with the burner in the back

    • @trwpizza3021
      @trwpizza3021 2 года назад +1

      @@Viva_la_natura makes sense Sir. I just bought a second Koda 16 for the place I’m staying over Christmas but now thinking I should have made it a Karu for variety.

    • @TheArtisticGardener777
      @TheArtisticGardener777 2 года назад

      @@Viva_la_natura I think they’re sold out of the gas attachment for the pro and are discontinuing the pro as well.

    • @OmriH
      @OmriH 2 года назад

      @@Viva_la_natura Hi Paul , I am actually about to upgrade my Karu 12 and was considering the Koda 16 vs Karu 16 but following several videos (glass,weight etc..) I am considering now to compare it to the Pro 16 , what are your thoughts?
      for my understanding , i thought the L shape flame on the koda 16 is a big plus making less turns needed , am i right on that one ?

  • @MarceneiroFDS
    @MarceneiroFDS 2 года назад

    Absolutely loved it! Thanks!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      So glad!

    • @MarceneiroFDS
      @MarceneiroFDS 2 года назад

      @@KitchenCraftFood just wondering about the hit insulation, is it safe to touch their surfaces (mainly the top part) while they are hot and working?

  • @jwolach
    @jwolach 2 года назад +1

    Hello Tim... Great video. I'm a Koda 16 owner and I think I'll keep it for now. :D I was wondering what pizza peel are you using. I don't see a reference to it under your affiliate links.

  • @bexxISM
    @bexxISM 2 года назад

    I finally pulled the trigger, i got the Karu16. Bertello just came out with a 16 where you can cook with wood and gas at the same time. Its cheaper than the Karu as well but.... it doesn't have a door and the Karu opening is higher. I'm hoping the Karu will be more versitile for other cooking.

  • @davetillges8170
    @davetillges8170 2 года назад +1

    Great video, have you tried making a few pizzas with the door open, to see how the heat is maintained during the cooking process and heat recovery time for the next pizza?

    • @PatrickSinder
      @PatrickSinder 2 года назад

      the temperature goes lower and faster

  • @Masemoto
    @Masemoto 8 месяцев назад

    Lots of user reviews on the Ooni website pointing out issues with the Karu gas burner attachment not lighting or not staying lit. Enough so turned me off to getting one. Plus much more expensive than the Koda when you add the oven, gas attachment the alternate opening cover etc. Unless you plan to cook lots of pizzas in one sitting using wood sounds like a hassle, additional cost and minimal improvement in flavor over gas (even stated on the Ooni website) when cooking Neapolitan’s for only 90 seconds. I found the Koda for 30% off retail so that made it an easy decision for me. Can’t wait for it to show up. 😊

  • @Ecohen52784
    @Ecohen52784 Год назад

    The Koda bakes perfect I don’t have experience with the Kara. I like not messing with a door as I turn my pizza’s every 20 seconds. Ooni makes fine products. I recently purchased a Pizzello Forte gas and am very surprised at the excellent results. Ooni I think is a high quality product but the Pizzello is not too bad. Both of your pizzas look fantastic👍🙏💕

  • @eunicebrothers1950
    @eunicebrothers1950 Год назад +1

    Great video. Thank you! 13:26 I'm planning to buy one and can't decide between the Koda and the Karu. Did you notice any flavor difference when the pizza is cooked by propane gas vs pellets or wood chips?

    • @rocky48ish
      @rocky48ish Год назад

      I have the Karu for a year now and have made a ton of pizzas. The smoky flavor is definitely noticed. It is as close to real brick oven as you can get with this type of oven. Love mine.

  • @ManCaveMeals
    @ManCaveMeals Месяц назад

    Do you have any experience running the Karu 16 at temps in the 500F range? Is it able to run that low for styles of pizza that aren't Neapolitan?

  • @richardwoodley4052
    @richardwoodley4052 Год назад

    Awesome video, thank you!

  • @user-lg5th5lf5m
    @user-lg5th5lf5m Год назад

    Thank you for your information. I really enjoyed. I have one question, If I use the oven per daily 8 to 10 hours is there any problem such as explosion or some warping?

  • @kevinbyrne9960
    @kevinbyrne9960 Год назад

    Tim, just got the Kura and haven't used yet. Did you season the stone before using? Did some searching and couldn't find a straight answer on the stone itself, just for the entire unit. Appreciate it

  • @G4CEFITNESS
    @G4CEFITNESS 2 года назад +8

    FINALLY!! I've been waiting for someone to give a review like this. I've been on the fence between these two ovens and this comparison review helped me out A LOT!! Great video. One thing to point out as well, the price. The Koda 16 is about $200 US dollars cheaper. Again, great video, thank you.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      Glad to found it helpful. Cheers!

    • @richspizzaparty
      @richspizzaparty 2 года назад +1

      If you only plan on making Neapolitan pizza then get the Koda. It's best suited for that style.

    • @kimnilsson7501
      @kimnilsson7501 2 года назад

      @@richspizzaparty But Karu is the first one approved for AVPN, Doesn't match somehow!
      But on the other end, that doesn't matter anyway, it will not make the better pizza, only ourselves can do that, right.

  • @makingcookingfixing
    @makingcookingfixing 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for the review. It's still hard to decide. Looks like on the Karu your pizza came out better, and the no lag time and quicker, but the gas consumption, oh man!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +2

      They're both great ovens. Can't go wrong with either of them!

    • @makingcookingfixing
      @makingcookingfixing 2 года назад

      @@KitchenCraftFood Thank you!

    • @CosmicSeeker69
      @CosmicSeeker69 2 года назад

      @@makingcookingfixing check the comment above - 7.5 vs 8.2 I think,,,,,

  • @a_pav
    @a_pav Год назад

    Very useful video. Cheers mate!

  • @ChinskiChat
    @ChinskiChat 2 года назад +5

    If you leave the Koda flame high and cook for less time, there’s no need for a pause between pizzas, Maybe don’t locate quite so close to the flames. Plus it then cooks as quickly as the Karu.

    • @ThaG128
      @ThaG128 Год назад

      My experience is that the Koda 16 needs recovery time even with high flame. And you cant have high flame because it burns the pizza

  • @simboodamn
    @simboodamn 2 года назад +15

    Thanks for the video! Owning a Karu, I would say that you have some recovery time if using solid fuel (wood and whatnot). The rest is bang on, it is not has portable as one would think and that's the main con for me. The other con is the kind of false advertising Ooni is using when they say it's multi fuel. yes it is, but you need to pay an extra 80$+ for the gas attachment, like come on! At this price point you might as well just include it already. It's just an annoyance on a fantastic product.

  • @richardcatania5086
    @richardcatania5086 2 года назад +4

    I’ve got a koda 16 that I’ve added the Stoovis door and shelf. Really cuts down the initial warm up time and recovery time between pizzas. Curious, about the karu 16 door. I thought when using gas you aren’t supposed to use the door? Have you considered the Gozney Dome?

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      Those after market doors seem to really help with heat retention on the Koda. You’re the second person who’s mention using one.
      The door on the Karu 16 has vents. I suppose that’s why Ooni has ok’ed baking with it closed.

    • @likeaarbear4039
      @likeaarbear4039 2 года назад

      You got a link for that door for the Koda?

    • @TheRockyBalboa100
      @TheRockyBalboa100 2 года назад

      I am also interested in that aftermarket door

  • @GeraRabe
    @GeraRabe 8 месяцев назад +1

    Your video was very usefull for me. thx a lot.

  • @MrKyGuy
    @MrKyGuy 2 года назад

    Have you ever baked on the Karu with the door open? I feel like if you wanted to smoke meats or something the door would be really good there, but with just the pizza, door being closed doesn’t feel necessary, especially if it cooks on 90 seconds like you said. Anyways, thank you for the video! Great information all around!

  • @cookingconfessions
    @cookingconfessions 2 года назад +1

    This is so cool. I need one of these!!

  • @Stefanosinf
    @Stefanosinf 2 года назад

    Great presentation, you're also very good with the numbers!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      Thank you! Cheers!

    • @overnightclassic2
      @overnightclassic2 2 года назад

      except he's wrong about fuel usage. Karu 16 1.1lbs per hr, Koda 16 1.3lbs per hr

  • @gregn2909
    @gregn2909 2 года назад

    what would you recommend for use on a covered porch ~9ft ceilings if using gas? The koda vents out the front while the Karu vents out of the top of the chimney? Does it get very hot at the top of chimney?

  • @nolenl1503
    @nolenl1503 2 года назад +2

    Yummy always creative god give you health and wellness
    Thanks for the best chef in the world
    Thanks for all recipes ❤️😘😍🌹💐👍

  • @tobiasskylstadjohansen5107
    @tobiasskylstadjohansen5107 2 года назад

    Does the Karu door look a little flimsy? Great review! 👍🏻

  • @charles_wren_films
    @charles_wren_films 2 года назад +1

    Great job! This was exactly what I was looking for.
    I’ve been looking to upgrade my 12” Ooni 3 to a 16” Koda or Karu, and this sealed it for me. Koda 16 makes much more sense for me personally.
    Appreciate the in-depth video!

  • @yscolours5505
    @yscolours5505 6 месяцев назад

    Very good information, thank you

  • @Sparkman61
    @Sparkman61 Год назад +17

    No mention of the cost difference. As of 12/22: Kona 16 = $599, Karu (with the LP option) = $899 ($799 + $99). I had the smaller Fyra 12" (Wood Pellet version) and bought the Kona within 3 months. In truth, the 16" Kona or even larger 16.5" Karu are both too small. Also, that door is a PITA. The wood option is good (I liked that I didn't have to lug around propane when I had the Fyra) but up around 900F, the wood "taste" is almost negligible. Propane is also cleaner burning and if you are in a "covered" space (not indoors of course), the Koda won't smoke you out. Either of these are nice Pizza ovens. If I were to do it all over again, I'd probably opt for a Gozney Dome.

    • @guitarsan
      @guitarsan Год назад +9

      No mention of price, the Gozney Dome is $1,999! It better be the best alternative.

    • @alexanderkempf9828
      @alexanderkempf9828 Год назад +4

      Did you know that the Gozney Dome can make pizzas up to only 14 inches in circumference, not 16 inches like the Oonis?
      It can, however, make bread, and accommodate much lower and longer temperatures for a variety of cooking and baking applications. But $2,000 is a lot to ask, plus about $500 more for attachments.

    • @rejectionistmanifesto8836
      @rejectionistmanifesto8836 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@alexanderkempf9828I like the fact the fire is on the side instead of the back where you cant see the pizza. Is there another oven you like where the fire can be on a side and has as much of an opening and room as the Gozney Dome as Ooni seems to small inside?

  • @fassphoto
    @fassphoto 2 года назад

    Woow! Awesome video. Very well detailed.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      Thanks! Skim through the comments. There's some useful info down there from other viewers.

  • @basharcali
    @basharcali 2 года назад +1

    I currently have a Blackstone but I think I'd be just fine with the OONI KODA 16 if I were looking for an oven.

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад

      IMO, you can't go wrong with either oven. They both perform great. I have a Blackstone griddle that we use when camping. Absolutely love it.

  • @cpmoran33
    @cpmoran33 2 года назад

    Well done video, and really helpful.

  • @mikerobertson3237
    @mikerobertson3237 2 года назад +4

    Love my Koda 16. Yes, learning curve; but worth the time and effort. Great vlog!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +2

      Thanks, and yes, it’s definitely worth the time to learn how to use these ovens!

    • @trwpizza3021
      @trwpizza3021 2 года назад +2

      Agreed, my Koda 16 has given me a learning curve but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed that curve. Very satisfying when you start to get consistent results. Cheers!

  • @josephsimmons11
    @josephsimmons11 2 года назад

    Great review!

  • @briankrische3364
    @briankrische3364 2 года назад +1

    I would imagine the door on the Karu helps if there is a breeze outside? I've noticed on my Koda that I can't bring the flame down too low if it's windy, otherwise the flame will blow out. It can also struggle to maintain a high temp with the wind as well.

  • @shoreline8686
    @shoreline8686 2 года назад +1

    just unpacking my Karu 16. Can I place this on a folding lifetime type plastic table while camping or does it get to hot?

  • @grahamolson6685
    @grahamolson6685 2 года назад

    What is the board you use on your outdoor prep table? Thanks for the great channel!

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      I appreciate that! The prep board is just a veneered piece of plywood from Lowe’s. I treated it with some food-safe sealant and only use it in my videos. It wouldn’t hold up too well if I prepped a ton of food on it.

  • @decemberelf
    @decemberelf 2 года назад +3

    Thanks! I request burger making from scratch videos, lots of them. Making buns, sauce, some secrets, etc.

  • @gracejesus9346
    @gracejesus9346 Год назад +2

    Can you try to cook pizza with wood and charcoal and let us know your thoughts? I am eager to know about temp and taste and how it looks

  • @Shawn_Kelley
    @Shawn_Kelley Год назад

    Is there a big difference in taste when cooking with wood/charcoal on the Karu vs. gas with the Koda?

  • @patricktracy9947
    @patricktracy9947 Год назад +3

    Am considering doing a pop-up pizza table at the local farmers' market, and am wondering if the Koda 16 can turn out pizzas fast enough. I was hoping the re-heat time was going to be a bit faster. Comments are appreciated.

    • @ItzKamo
      @ItzKamo 10 месяцев назад

      i heard it takes 5 min between each pizza

    • @patricktracy9947
      @patricktracy9947 10 месяцев назад

      @@ItzKamo Thanks Itz

  • @deanwilliams534
    @deanwilliams534 Год назад

    Enjoyed the video. I make a thicker, layered pizza with multiple cheeses and meats. Would you think this denser pizza would bake well in this type of oven? Thanks for making this video.

    • @Juserjus
      @Juserjus Год назад

      you dont need a pizza oven for pizzas like this

  • @gigi9467
    @gigi9467 Год назад +1

    I had the koda 12 which shot the flame on one side, the. I got the koda 16 cuz i wanted more room but because that L shape your having to mess with the flame and watch both sides so ur gonna end up
    With one end burnt normally. Wish there was a way to cover or stop one side of the L flame

  • @AnonymousSam
    @AnonymousSam 2 года назад

    What does the recommendation for domestic use from the AVPN mean exactly? Aren't all Ooni ovens domestic ovens, and are therefore, suitable for domestic use?

  • @mariaelenaorozco7312
    @mariaelenaorozco7312 2 года назад +1

    Question do you taste a difference in your Pizza when cooking with wood do you taste the flavors….and what type of wood would you use?

  • @minidolly77
    @minidolly77 2 года назад +1

    Really helpful, I just shared with a friend !

    • @KitchenCraftFood
      @KitchenCraftFood  2 года назад +1

      Awesome. Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!

  • @acl3793
    @acl3793 2 года назад +1

    Muy buen vídeo 👌🏻

  • @wimbletone1
    @wimbletone1 2 месяца назад

    Could you put a Dutch oven Pot in these two?

  • @InsanelyGhostly
    @InsanelyGhostly 2 года назад

    Is the Karu 16 worth the extra money? I’m not sure if I will ever use the wood/charcoal option

  • @peakproofuk
    @peakproofuk Год назад

    great review - ta

  • @TheFleetz
    @TheFleetz 2 месяца назад +1

    Use an after market SS door on my Ooni 16 and heat up and recovery times are noticeably faster than without.

  • @krithikakarthik6163
    @krithikakarthik6163 Год назад

    Thanks for these videos

  • @JackAgainski
    @JackAgainski Год назад

    I would want the versatility of using wood. Also, I like the door on the Kara.

  • @keithlambert6217
    @keithlambert6217 2 года назад +1

    I’d like to see a taste test between the two - the Koda 16 vs the Other with wood as fuel.

    • @kimnilsson7501
      @kimnilsson7501 2 года назад

      Buy Karu and the propane-burner and you can try for yourself :-)
      Havent tried it yet, but a smokebox (with open lid or not) and some hardwood would probably do the trick (it is not about the full burn, but from the lesser burn giving the smoke/taste). Running with gas is just so much simpler... My gasburner have been backordered, so I can't test it right now, it is just a tip (bad or good).

  • @paddymullen8480
    @paddymullen8480 2 года назад

    Are these ovens useful for small commercial pizza stall at a market?

  • @utube2008utube
    @utube2008utube 8 месяцев назад

    Can you provide the Fig/Pig recipe? Also, for using gas in any oven, is there a way to supplement gas with some sort of wood to get that wood flavor?

  • @markscott4059
    @markscott4059 Год назад +1

    Do you loose the smoke flavor using gas over wood in Ponitac?