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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The Yukihira Saucepan, classic Japanese hammered aluminium saucepan that has been a home kitchen staple for generations. Lightweight, fast-heating, with a comfortable side-pour spout built into the rim. Artisan Manufacturer Yoshikawa Cookware (Est. 1946) Surface Engineering Traditional Tsuchime Dimpling (Optimizes...
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The Sori Yanagi Saucepan is a beautifully designed Japanese stainless steel saucepan by legendary industrial designer Sori Yanagi - functional art for the kitchen that heats evenly and pours cleanly. Brand Sori Yanagi (柳宗理) Product Type Designer Stainless Steel Matte...
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The Nodahoro Enamel Saucepan, Japanese enamel-on-steel saucepan from the beloved Noda Horo brand. Pure white enamel interior is non-reactive, odour-free, ideal for delicate sauces and soups. Includes 1 saucepan + lid Colors Blue / grey / white Capacity & 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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Replacement 18-8 stainless steel lid for the Yukihira saucepan, domed design with steam vent and heat-resistant knob for safe handling. Fits 16-18 cm saucepans Material 18-8 stainless steel Care Dishwasher safe. Not microwave or oven safe. Origin Made in Japan...
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Tsubamesanjo Yukihira Saucepan | Stainless Steel, Gas & Induction The iconic Japanese Yukihira saucepan, made in Tsubame-Sanjo in stainless steel, with pouring spouts on both sides. Light enough for everyday use and compatible with both gas and induction. Includes 1...
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Spare natural wood handle for the Yukihira saucepan, with an easy screw-in attachment. Extend the life of your beloved Yukihira without replacing the whole pot. Includes 1 replacement handle for Yukihira saucepan Dimensions 15.5 × 2.6 cm (6.1 × 1.1")...