Functional and unique cooking tools and kitchen accessories/gadgets I discovered through my favorite Japanese cooking content creators. If you're going to Japan, add these to your shopping list for yourself or to gift to a friend who loves to cook!
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Tools & Utensils
Gadgets
Cooking
Tools & Utensils
For mixing, whisking, scooping, etc.
Tongs that mimic using fingertips. Amazing for hot pot. Much more precision and control for flipping, turning, and serving than regular tongs
Ley Yubisaki Stainless Steel Fingertip Tongs Ls1505 Durable Kitchen To - Default Title
Super effective for breaking yolks and whisking eggs
Egg Mix Stick with Stainless Steel Blade, Egg Stirring Tool & Chalaza Remover, Safety Cover, Seki Japan Yellow
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Miso muddler that also doubles as a whisk. Great for ingredients that need to be mixed and dissolved into liquids
Double Sided Miso Muddler - Stainless Steel Cooking Tool for Easy Mixing of Eggs Batters and Salad Dressings
Non-stick and stands!
Non-Stick Standing Rice Paddle / Rice Scooper
The MUJI Silicone line is amazing overall. Durable and heat safe with a stainless steel core
Heat Safe Silicone Cooking Spoon
Heat safe and great for getting all of the products out of jars
Heat Safe Silicone Jam Spoon
has small holes in the blade that cut through even the hardest butter and turn it into soft, spreadable strands
Butter Spreader (Yoshikawa)
Convenient to use while cooking, especially if you have limited counter space
Ladle Stand, Yoshikawa, Eatco Series, Oki
Gadgets
Products that make cooking for efficient (and fun)
Unique seaweed shredder
Nori/Seaweed Shredder
Grind sesame fresh onto your food!
Plastic Sesame Grinder Made In Japan, White
Affordable Japanese mortar & pestle that has ridges on the inside for more effective grinding
Helen's Asian Kitchen Suribachi Set - Ceramic Mortar & Wooden Pestle
Cooking
For on and off the stove!
Deep frying pot with a lid that prevents splashes, a built-in drainer for freshly fried foods, and thermometer
Yoshikawa SJ1024 Tempura Pot 7.9in Gas/Induction
Drop-lid to keep food under liquid when simmering. Can also be used as a rack for steaming
Otoshibuta Tamahashi FO-1 Drop Lid 5.5-9.1in
Woven trivets that are also aesthetically pleasing to hang when they're not in use
Round Jute Woven Trivet Set of 3 for Hot Dishes
Another style that comes in small, medium, and large
