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Home LivingAppliancesKitchenI tried the Ooni Koda 2 Max – here’s 3 features I loved and 1 I didn’tI ate my bodyweight in pizza, steak and dessert from the Ooni Koda 2 Max – here’s my honest thoughts on the new pizza ovenWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
I ate my bodyweight in pizza, steak and dessert from the Ooni Koda 2 Max – here’s my honest thoughts on the new pizza oven
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(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
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Ooni recentlylaunched its newest pizza oven, the Ooni Koda 2 Max. Part of the popular Koda series, the Ooni Koda 2 Max features a huge 24-inch cooking area, two independent cooking zones and new Ooni G2 Gas technology, putting it well in the race for thebest pizza ovencrown.
I recently got to see the Ooni Koda 2 Max in action as I was very kindly invited to the launch event. While the weather was less than ideal, and we had to cower underneath a gazebo to avoid the rain, the Ooni Koda 2 Max definitely didn’t disappoint.
1. Two independent cooking zones
Seeing this in action was really impressive. After listening to a speech from the Ooni founder, Kristian Tapaninaho, about the company and the new pizza oven, we got to watch the three course meal being made, which consisted of scallops, turbot, pizza, steak and lamb chops. When making the pizza flatbread, theOoni Koda 2 Maxhad one side at a high heat to perfectly crisp up the base and give it that nice char, while the other side was a lot lower to slow cook the lamb.
(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
I use my pizza oven almost every weekend, and I’ve wanted to expand my cooking horizons with it, as I typically stick to pizza, flatbreads and naan breads. Seeing the Ooni Koda 2 Max easily tackle fish, meat and dessert made me more excited to give this a go.
2. Easy-to-use controls
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Instead, the gas burner controls are located on the right side of the Ooni Koda 2 Max, keeping them conveniently out of the way and not directly underneath the pizza oven mouth. The controls don’t stick out too much either, and the main digital temperature hub sits just below the mouth to show you accurate temperature readings.
As smart technology finds its way into almost every aspect of the home and garden, the Ooni Koda 2 Max has app connectivity so you can sync the pizza oven with the Ooni app. We got to see the app in action, but the Ooni team stressed how this was just an exciting extra and not a necessity for the Ooni Koda 2 Max to work. As someone who avoids downloading apps unless I absolutely need to, I appreciated seeing how the app worked but like how there was no pressure to use it if you didn’t want to.
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3. The big, big size!
As mentioned above, the Ooni Koda 2 Max is a pretty huge pizza oven, and the photos really don’t do it justice. It measures 80cm x 72.2cm x 42.8cm and weighs 43kg, plus as a gas-powered pizza oven, you’ll also have to consider the gas canister to go along with it.
Having said that, I liked the size of the Ooni Koda 2 Max, mainly because it feels like more of a permanent fixture in the garden and can fit a huge dessert pizza inside it! One of the many reasons people love Ooni pizza ovens is their compact size that can easily be out on show or stored away. But as someone who uses my pizza oven on a weekly basis, it’s annoying to have to put it away after each use.
With the Ooni Koda 2 Max’s big size, it can (and should, in my opinion) permanently stay out in your garden. Since outdoor kitchens are becoming more popular this year, the Ooni Koda 2 Max is the perfect appliance to introduce to your outdoor space, and with its sleek and industrial-looking design, why wouldn’t you want to?!
(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
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The Ooni Koda 2 Max feature I’m not sure about…
Speaking of size, the Ooni Koda 2 Max comes with many accessories (bought separately) to make your pizza-making experience easier and more authentic. It can sit anywhere in your garden with its four legs, but it can also be bought with anOoni Pizza Table, and this is the feature I’m not too sure about.
I got to see the Ooni Koda 2 Max on the pizza table, and I actually really liked the stand which might sound a little misleading, but hear me out. Available in multiple sizes, it gives the Ooni Koda 2 Max a good level of height and has multiple shelves for storage. But the storage is where I think it falls short.
(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
(Image credit: Beth Girdler-Maslen / T3)
I have theGozney Dome S1and find that its stand is better for storing things as it has space on the sides rather than underneath. As a very clumsy person, I find it much easier to remove my pizza and place it on the side rather than move it underneath, where my other ingredients are waiting.
But this is a very small design flaw (if you can even call it that!) that doesn’t take away from the brilliant design and performance of the Ooni Koda 2 Max. The Ooni Koda 2 Max isavailable to pre-order now at Oonifor £799.
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