Iwachu
Iwachu
Iwachu is one of Japan's most respected makers of Nambu ironware, producing cast iron pieces in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture since 1902. The Nambu tekki tradition stretches back over four centuries in this region, and Iwachu is one of its most dedicated modern custodians. Their tetsubin kettles, frying pans, casseroles, takoyaki plates and rice cookers are made using traditional sand-casting methods in which each piece is individually cast, hand-finished and inspected before leaving the workshop. The result is a consistency and quality that factory production lines struggle to match.
What distinguishes Iwachu products from generic cast iron is the attention paid to both form and function in their design. The classic arare (hailstone) texture on the surface of their kettles is not merely decorative, it increases the surface area of the iron, which improves heat distribution and slightly speeds the time to boiling. The interior of their kettles is left uncoated, allowing the iron to react with water and release beneficial trace minerals over time, a characteristic prized in Japanese tea culture for its positive effect on flavour.
The range of Iwachu products available here includes several of their most popular lines. The yakitsuke kettles come in a variety of sizes and decorative patterns. The frying pans are pre-seasoned and ready to use immediately. The takoyaki pan produces perfect octopus balls at home with the same even heat distribution that makes restaurant-quality results possible. The rice cooker, designed for stovetop use, produces fluffy, fragrant rice that many users describe as the best they have ever made at home.
Iwachu pieces make exceptional gifts and are purchased with the understanding that they will still be in regular use many decades from now.
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The Kyoto Katsugu Tamagoyaki Pan is a Japanese rectangular carbon steel pan from the Kyoto Katsugu professional cookware line - designed for making perfectly layered tamagoyaki rolled omelettes with precise heat control. Product Type Heavy-Duty Rectangular Japanese Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki)...
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The Iwachu Kettle Yakitsuke, Japanese cast iron kettle with enamel interior and a distinctive yakitsuke rustic finish. As beautiful as it is functional. In the Box 1 Cast Iron Kettle Teapot & 1 Steel Strainer Dimensions W5.5 x Ø6.3 x...
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The Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet, functional and decorative cast iron stand for protecting table surfaces from hot pots, pans, and teapots. Heavy and stable with an intricate geometric cast pattern. In the Box 1 Cast Iron Tetsubin Stand (Trivet) Dimensions...
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The Iwachu Saucepan, Japanese cast iron saucepan with enamel interior for making soups, sauces, and simmered dishes with exceptional heat retention and even distribution. Includes 1 cast iron saucepan (handle removable) Dimensions Inner diameter: Ø160 x D75 mm, Outer size:...
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The Iwachu Frying Pan, versatile Japanese cast iron skillet for everyday frying, sauteing, and searing. Thick base and high sides handle everything from scrambled eggs to stir-fried vegetables. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Frying Pan & 1 Removable...
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The Yakiniku Grilling Pan, ridged cast iron grill pan for cooking Japanese barbecue-style meats, vegetables, and seafood on a tabletop burner. Ridges drain fat and create authentic grill marks. Includes 1 cast iron grill plate Dimensions 35 × 30.5 ×...
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The Iwachu Zai Skillet, cast iron Japanese skillet with a two-handled grip for oven-to-table serving. Shallow, wide profile ideal for gratins, gyoza finishing, and small Japanese baked dishes. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Frying Pan Manufacturer Iwachu (Morioka,...
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The Iwachu Takoyaki pan is a heavy cast iron griddle with 23 half-sphere cavities for making perfectly round takoyaki octopus balls at home. Includes 1 takoyaki pan / 23 holes Dimensions 28.5 × 22.5 × 3 cm, holes :4.2 ×...
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The Iwachu Takoyaki Frypan, cast iron takoyaki pan with 16 hemispherical cavities for making authentically round, crispy-outside and molten-inside takoyaki octopus balls on a gas hob. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Frying Pan Manufacturer Iwachu (Morioka, Japan) Dimensions...
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The Iwachu Taiyaki Frypan, cast iron pan with two fish-shaped cavities for making Japanese taiyaki, the beloved fish-shaped cakes filled with sweet anko red bean paste or custard. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Frying Pan Manufacturer Iwachu (Morioka,...
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The Iwachu Omelet Frying Pan, Japanese cast iron rectangular pan for making tamagoyaki rolled omelettes. Precise rectangular shape produces perfectly layered Japanese omelettes every time. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Omelette Pan Manufacturer Iwachu (Morioka, Japan) Dimensions Ø8.7...
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The Iwachu Large Casserole is a generous cast iron pot with an enamel interior, ideal for family-sized Japanese stews, curries, and slow-simmered dishes. Includes 1 cast iron casserole pot Dimensions 30 × H11.5 cm, 4.8 kg Heat sources Gas, electric,...