Kitchen utensils
Kitchen Utensils
A well-equipped kitchen starts with the right utensils, and in Japanese cooking, the selection goes well beyond what most Western kitchens typically stock. Long cooking chopsticks for precise heat management, whisks made from hand-split bamboo, purpose-built spatulas for tamagoyaki, rice paddles crafted from natural wood, each tool is designed around a specific technique or dish, and using the right one makes a genuine difference to the result.
Japanese utensil design is rooted in the idea that form should follow function without compromise. This means ergonomic handles that reduce fatigue, materials chosen for their heat resistance and food safety, and proportions calibrated for the tasks at hand. Many of the tools here are versions that have barely changed in decades because they already work so well. Others are clever innovations from Japanese designers who saw a gap and filled it with something ingenious and compact.
The range covers everything you are likely to need for a Japanese kitchen and quite a few things you may not have known existed but will quickly wonder how you managed without. From basic essentials like ladles, turners and tongs to more specialised items like tempura oil drainers, natto mixing forks and okonomiyaki spatulas, the scope here is broad. We have also included a strong selection of knives, which are arguably the most important utensil category in any kitchen, Japanese or otherwise.
Quality of material is a recurring theme throughout this collection. Stainless steel tools from makers like Sori Yanagi are built for decades of daily use. Wooden and bamboo items are crafted from sustainably sourced hardwoods that resist moisture and cracking. Silicone and heat-resistant composite materials are used where flexibility and safety around non-stick surfaces matter. Every tool has been chosen not just for what it does but for how long it will continue to do it well. That standard applies whether you are buying your first Japanese kitchen tool or replacing a worn-out favourite with something better.
Whether you are kitting out a kitchen from nothing or looking to replace a worn-out tool with something better made, this is the place to start. Everything here is sourced directly from Japan and chosen for quality, durability and practical usefulness.
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Sori Yanagi mixing bowls, a set of stainless steel nesting bowls in multiple sizes. The definitive prep bowls for any Japanese kitchen, by Japan's most celebrated industrial designer. Available sizes 13cm / 16cm / 19cm / 23cm / 27cm Material...
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The Tojiro Bread Knife, premium Japanese serrated knife with a razor-sharp blade that glides through crusty bread without crushing the soft interior. From the trusted Tojiro professional cutlery range. Blade 23.5cm (9.2"), total length 37.5cm, 300g Material Stainless steel blade...
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The Sori Yanagi colander is a stainless steel draining bowl with perforated design and iconic butterfly handle feet, drains noodles, pasta, and vegetables beautifully. Sizes available 16×6.3cm / 19×6.9cm / 23×8.6cm / 27×10.3cm Material 18-8 stainless steel Origin Made in...
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The Eatco spatula is a slim, flexible Japanese kitchen spatula in 18-8 stainless steel. Its thin edge slides easily under delicate foods without breaking them. Includes 1 spatula Dimensions 4.5 × 24 cm (1.8 × 9.4") Material 18-8 stainless steel...
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A Japanese ceramic grater with a rough grating surface and a deep catching well. Ideal for freshly grating daikon, ginger, and wasabi at the table. Material Ceramic Use Daikon, ginger, wasabi, garlic Origin Japan Ceramic surface produces fine, silky grated...
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Sori Yanagi Kitchen Tongs are iconic Japanese stainless steel tongs designed by legendary industrial designer Sori Yanagi - a perfectly balanced, ergonomic tool that reflects the same design philosophy as his famous butterfly stool. Designer Sori Yanagi (柳宗理) Product Type...
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The Easy Rice Balls Maker is a Japanese plastic tray mold that shapes multiple onigiri rice balls simultaneously - simply fill, close, and press for instant perfectly formed triangular rice balls. Type Multi-cavity onigiri tray mold Material BPA-free plastic Origin...
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The Steaming Plate is a Japanese perforated plate for steaming food in a wok or pot - place inside a bamboo steamer or directly over simmering water to steam dumplings, fish, and vegetables without a dedicated steamer basket. Provenance Made...
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Cooking Chopsticks Mij, premium Japanese extra-long cooking chopsticks (saibashi) with a natural lacquered finish and a secure non-slip tip for precise, safe hob use. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 2 Pairs (1 Blue / 1 Red Accent)...
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Cooking Chopsticks Hinoki, extra-long Japanese hinoki cypress wood chopsticks for cooking and serving. Their length keeps hands safely away from hot oil and steam. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 1 Pair of Professional Cooking Chopsticks Material Natural...
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Japanese Cooking Brush | Natural Bristle Basting Brush Traditional natural bristle brush for applying tare sauce and glazes during yakitori, teriyaki and tamagoyaki, delivers a thinner, more controlled coat than silicone brushes. Includes 1 cooking brush Dimensions 4.5 × 22.5...
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The Kyoto Katsugu Board is a professional Japanese cutting board from the Kyoto Katsugu line - a high-quality board sized for everyday Japanese food preparation with a surface that is kind to knife edges. Brand Kyoto Katsugu Shape Rectangular 14.2...