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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Cooking Silicone Chopsticks (3 in 1) are Japanese heat-resistant silicone cooking chopsticks with three functional modes - standard cooking, whisk tip, and spatula tip - for maximum kitchen versatility in one tool. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes...
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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 Sushi Rice Mold is a Japanese plastic press for shaping sushi rice into perfect rectangular nigiri blocks without hand-forming. Each press produces uniform blocks ready for topping with fish or vegetables. Type Nigiri sushi rice press mold Material BPA-free...
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The Onigiri Panda Kit is a Japanese bento set with panda-shaped rice moulds and nori punch cutters for making adorable panda face onigiri. A favourite bento activity for children and panda lovers. Product Type Japanese Kawaii Panda Rice Shaper &...
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The Hinoki Cutting Board, premium Japanese cypress wood board with natural antibacterial properties and a gentle cedar-like aroma. Soft surface kind to knife edges while resilient to cuts and grooves. Artisan Workshop Kyoto Katsugu (京都活具) Material Classification 100% Solid Natural...
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The Easy Maki Sushi Maker is a Japanese plastic rolling tool that shapes maki sushi rolls into perfect cylinders without a bamboo mat. Place rice and fillings, close, and roll for instant professional-looking maki. Product Type Traditional Japanese Maki Sushi...
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A mini copper grater in the traditional Japanese style, ideal for grating fresh wasabi, ginger, and yuzu zest at the table. Includes 1 copper grater Dimensions 7.3 × 7.3 × 12 cm (2.8 × 2.8 × 4.7") Material Copper Care...
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The Okonomiyaki Spatula, wide, flat Japanese spatula specifically designed for flipping and serving okonomiyaki savoury pancakes without breaking them. Traditional Nomenclature Kote / Hera (コテ・ヘラ, Teppanyaki Griddle Spatulas) Primary Utility Simultaneous dual-hand lifting, shaping, flipping, and cutting Package Configuration 2...
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A traditional Japanese cypress wood rice spatula (shamoji). The smooth cypress surface releases cooked rice cleanly without tearing the grains, and adds a subtle natural fragrance. Material Japanese cypress (hinoki) Use Serving and mixing rice Origin Japan Cypress wood prevents...
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The Sori Yanagi colander with handle is a stainless steel draining basket with the designer's iconic butterfly handle, elegant, functional, built to last a lifetime. Sizes available 16×6.3cm / 19×6.9cm / 23×8.6cm Material 18-8 stainless steel Origin Made in Japan...
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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...