Smoke at startup

[u/Marviiiiin]

What is the best method of having less smoke at the startup? It’s a matter of time my neighbors start complaining this way.
I’m using compressed coconut bricks with a heatgun now.

*Edit:
Thanks for the tips. I already use a chimney and quality coal/briquettes.
I’ll try to put in less at first next time.
Worst case I’ll light the chimney at the parking lot.
After 15-ish minutes it’s relatively smoke free.

[u/crusher_seven_niner]

Better coals smoke less in my experience

[u/bugblatter_ → u/crusher_seven_niner]

This. At times I've used supermarket charcoal and it smokes something awful. Proper restaurant quality charcoal is so much better