Authentic Japanese cooking requires the right equipment and ingredients. I’m often asked for recommendations so I’ve curated everything here that I love and use in my Japanese kitchen. You’ll find all the tools, gadgets, appliances, and pantry items needed to create delicious Japanese meals at home.
Appliances
Iwatani
Gas Takoyaki Device
Cassette Gas Takoyaki Maker makes 20 takoyaki at once, non stick, matt black, made in Japan.
Instant Pot
Instant Pot
Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Grain Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Sous Vide, Yogurt Maker, Sterilizer, and Warmer, Includes Free App with over 1900 Recipes, Black, 6 Quart
Iwatani
Portable Gas Grill
Zojirushi
Rice Cooker
The Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer uses high-tech Induction Heating (IH) technology to heat the inner cooking pan. 5.5 caps capacity, stainless dark gray
Build Your Own Bento Box
HANCELANT
Bento Box Dividers
Bento Bundle Lunch Box Dividers Non-Toxic, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe (36-Pack)
Japanese Cookbooks
Ingredients & Pantry Items
Ninben
Katsuobushi Block
NINBEN Hongare Katsuobushi Block Sebushi Smoked Bonito 220g from JAPAN for making bonito dashi
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ExploreJapanese Kitchen Tools
Three way cut store
Bamboo Steamer Basket
Handcrafted stackable natural bamboo steamer baskets. 6 inch diameter
FUNUTTERS
Cookie Cutter Set
Cookie Cutter Set 2 3 4 INCH x 1.5 INCH, 3 Pc, 4 inch one is for making gyoza wrappers
Kakuri
Dried Bonito Katsuobushi Shaver
TIKUSAN Dried Bonito Katsuobushi Shaver Box Made in Japan Smoked Bonito Block Kezuri Grater
Kwizing
Fish Scaler
Brass Serrated Sawtooth and Ergonomic Wooden Handle – Easily Remove Fish Scales Without Fuss Or Mess – Handcrafted by Japanese Artisans
Bruno
Hot Plate
A compact size of A4 size hot plate is active from a dining table to a little special party scene.
USA Pan
Loaf Pan with Cover
Pullman Loaf Pan With Cover, 9 x 4 inch, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
Tikusan
Miso Strainer
Miso Dissolving Misokoshi Stainless Steel with Wooden Muddler for Making Miso Soup Made in Japan (3.5 x 2.8)
Kotobuki
Rectangular Sushi Mold
Oshizushi Wood Rectangular Sushi Mold, made in Japan, 7″L x 4″W x 2.5″Th
Wilton
Round Cake Pans
Wilton Aluminum Round Cake Pans, 3-Piece Set with 8-Inch, 6-Inch and 4-Inch Cake Pans
Japanbargain
