Abstract: This invention relates to a gas cooking device comprising a circular gas burner and a mounting member such as a tripod on which an article to be directly cooked or a cooking container such as a pan or pot is to be mounted. The gas cooking device further comprises a cooking container adjuster which serves to adjust a vertical position of the cooking container to adjustably set a distance between a bottom of the cooking container and the gas burner in accordance with the configuration of the bottom of the cooking container. The cooking device further comprises forced exhaust means to discharge exhaust gas, smoke or steam which is produced from the cooked food. Thus, the invention allows a cover to be omitted.