Saucepans
Saucepans
A good saucepan is one of the most important investments you can make in your kitchen, and the Japanese options here reflect that importance. From delicate dashi broths that need to be brought to temperature slowly without boiling to miso soup prepared fresh every morning, from custard-based sauces to rice cooked on the stovetop — a saucepan handles more of the daily cooking workload than almost any other piece of cookware.
The most iconic Japanese saucepan is the Yukihira, a lightweight hammered aluminium pot with a distinctive dimpled body and pouring spouts on both sides. Produced in Tsubame-Sanjo — Japan's metalworking capital — the Yukihira heats quickly and evenly, making it ideal for tasks that require responsiveness rather than slow heat retention. It has been a standard fixture in Japanese restaurant kitchens for generations, and its combination of performance and value makes it equally suited to home use.
Alongside the Yukihira, the collection includes enamel saucepans from Noda Horo, whose non-reactive surface is particularly valued for preparing acidic dishes like tomato-based sauces and vinegar-dressed preparations. Stainless steel options provide a neutral, easy-care alternative for general use. Cast iron saucepans, where weight is not a concern, offer superior heat retention for slow-cooked applications.
Size selection matters too. A small 16 cm saucepan is ideal for heating miso soup for one or two people without waste. A larger 22 to 24 cm pot handles stock making, noodle cooking and batch preparations more comfortably. Having two sizes covers the vast majority of everyday needs.
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Explore our miso soup tools to complete your repertoire, or browse our ladles and turners.
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