For Cooks

A curated selection of kitchen tools and utensils, typically found in homes across Japan, that will bring joy to the amateur (or pro) cook in your life.

Can Opener

£24.00
£24.00
The Sori Yanagi Can Opener, designed in 1970, is still loved for its ergonomic and efficient design.
  • Perforated Tongs
  • Tongs
  • Set

Stainless Steel Tongs

£27.00
£27.00
With a beautiful form and an ergonomic design, the durable Stainless Steel Tongs are perfect for cooking, elegant for serving and a joy to have around the kitchen.

Hinoki Chopping Board

£55.00
£55.00
A chopping board made from a solid piece of Japanese Hinoki wood.
  • 13cm
  • 16cm
  • 19cm
  • 23cm
  • 27cm
  • Set

Stainless Steel Bowl

From £14.00
From £14.00
Simple and functional, the Stainless Steel Bowl by Sori Yanagi was originally designed in 1960, through extensive research with chefs.
  • 16cm
  • 19cm
  • 23cm
  • 27cm
  • Set

Stainless Steel Punching Strainer

From £20.00
From £20.00
Simple, durable and easy to clean, Sori Yanagi’s Stainless Steel Punching Strainer is designed to have less contact surface for easy drainage.
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • White
  • Brown

Tesage Jar

£16.00
£16.00
A versatile storage container for pantry staples or homemade pickles.
  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Suribachi Bowl (with pestle)

From £25.00
From £25.00
Suri-kogi and Suri-bachi are a traditional Japanese pestle and mortar, commonly used for grinding sesame seeds and spices, as well as being used to make a fine paste or dressing.

Nambu Tekki Mini Pan

£40.00
£40.00
Designed by Sori Yanagi, this pan is made of Nambu Tekki cast iron.
  • Nakiri
  • Petit
  • Santoku
  • Set

Yuri Knife

From £65.00
From £65.00
Used in Japanese kitchens for centuries, the Yuri Knife comes beautifully balanced and finished with a sleek reinforced wooden handle.


  • Indigo
  • Mustard
  • Safflower

Jobu Oven Mitt

£33.00
£33.00
An oven mitt made from Kurashiki sailcloth* constructed with two different thicknesses of canvas.

Yukihira Pan

From £75.00
From £75.00
The Yukihira Pan is hard wearing and thoughtfully designed by Makoto Koizumi for Ambai.
  • Indigo
  • Mustard
  • Safflower

Jobu Pot Mat

£20.00
£20.00
A square pot mat made from Kurashiki sailcloth canvas.
  • Butter Beater
  • Fork Ladle
  • Ladle
  • Skimmer
  • Turner
  • Set

Kitchen Tools

£32.00
£32.00
Simple, durable and easy to clean, Sori Yanagi’s Kitchen Tools are designed with a slight curve for an ergonomic feel.

Dark Indigo Apron

£135.00
£135.00
Made from twill cotton with cotton warp yarn and linen weft yarn for a rich texture, this apron features a breast pen pocket, a reinforced large front pocket, and cross-back button straps for neck comfort.
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Green
  • White
  • Yellow

Egg Stand

£18.00
£18.00
For anyone who enjoys a perfectly cooked, soft-boiled egg with soldiers, this dish from Hakusan Porcelain is the ideal accompaniment.

Japanese Mandolin

£35.00
£35.00
The Mandolin Slicer with three interchangeable blades ensures precise, uniform cuts, saving time and effort.
  • Extra Small
  • Small
  • Medium

Scrubber Brush

From £5.00
From £5.00
Found in every kitchen throughout Japan, this brush is longer lasting than the usual kitchen sponge.

Morinoki Pizza Cutter

£28.00
£28.00
Balanced with a simple, clean design the handle of the Morinoki Pizza Cutter is carved from Japanese Zelkova wood while the blade is made from durable, stainless steel.

Kitchen Scissors

£120.00
£120.00
These stainless-steel Tajika Kitchen Scissors have a bottle and can opener function. The scissors can be separated, making them easier to clean.

Vegetable Brush

£18.00
£18.00
This brush is specifically designed for root vegetables and will remove dirt and grime without damaging the skin of directly planted vegetables.

Cooking Thermometer

£18.00
£18.00
Easy to calibrate and with the clip attachment it fits most cookware. Batteries not required.

Measuring Spoons

£5.00
£5.00
Perfect for handling delicate measures, the set of four Measuring Spoons are held together with an interlocking ring, providing easy hanging and storage.
  • Butter
  • Ginkgo
  • Jam
  • Rice
  • Standard

Cherry Wood Spatula

From £10.00
From £10.00
Beautifully carved from cherry wood, which is both a hardwearing and resilient, the wooden spatulas are hand polished to a smooth finish and sit comfortably in the hand.

Copper Grater

£26.00
£26.00
An essential tool in Japanese kitchens, the Mini Copper Grater cuts more finely than typical Western graters, retaining the texture and flavour of the food.