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It is essential to use chopsticks when you eat Japanese food such as sushi, sashimi, or any kinds of noodles. As many of you know, chopsticks are used especially in East Asia where there is a culture of eating glutinous foods like rice.
Chopsticks might seem complicated to use sometimes. However they are versatile tools for someone with even basic handling skills. These two straight sticks can perform many cooking and dining tasks, including scooping, grabbing, dividing, wrapping, pinching, plucking, and mixing.
In this article, we introduce you some of the best Japanese chopsticks that can be used for cooking, eating and multiple purposes. We hope this would help you find the best pair of chopsticks for your own!
Wooden Octagonal Chopsticks 23cm
Japanese chopsticks are traditionally made of wood or bamboo. Bamboo chopsticks are considerably thinner and softer than wooden ones.
These straight chopsticks also come in many colors coated in natural lacquer. They are decorated with mother-of-pearl from abalone, and with eggshell to impart a waterproof coating to the chopsticks, extending their life.
There are a lot of options for chopsticks to choose from depending on purposes and occasions. But have you noticed that there are different types of chopsticks in different culture? Here are the Chinese and Korean chopsticks that are different from Japanese pairs.
Chinese Chopsticks:
Chinese chopsticks are longer than their Japanese and Korean chopsticks since Chinese people have a tradition of sharing food. Long chopsticks help them to reach for dishes that are across the table, and also prevent burns when reaching into hot pots.
Korean Chopsticks:
Korean chopsticks are made out of metal, either stainless steel or silver. They are more durable than wooden and plastic chopsticks, making them ideal for Korean barbecue.
Among all of these options, We recommend that you should use Japanese chopsticks if you want to enjoy cooking, eating and serving delicious Japanese meals. Japanese chopsticks might as well are the most versatile sticks in your kitchens and dinning tables.
There are so many types when it comes to find the perfect pair of Japanese chopsticks. It depends on what occasion you would use chopsticks for, what kind of meals you are getting and what sizes and designs of pairs you prefer.
#Types of chopsticks
Basic chopsticks / Good for a beginner
Simple chopsticks made of Kumea, the tree from South East Asian countries. The color is usually black or dark brown. The chopsticks are cut into an octagon, which helps you hold easily.
The size of chopsticks is as important as the types of chopsticks. The length, width, and weight are different between each pair of chopsticks. To find the best size, look up the size of your hand. The following is how to know the best length of chopsticks for you.
Wood Thick Wooden Chopsticks 23.5cm
Pros: Easier to handle because of the lightness. Environmentally friendly, and the materials are natural and non-toxic. Difficult to mold.
Cons: Prone to bending and deformation in the high-temperature disinfection cupboard. High maintenance required. Dish-washer not okay.
In the end, we recommend that you should start with wooden chopsticks. They are able to match with any type of occasions, also much easier to maintain at home. Wooden chopsticks are also the best kind because wood is a low conductor of heat, so it doesn’t transfer the food’s temperature to your hands.
These glazing black color chopstick pairs are made of highest quality wood. It is also common to have these pairs for gifts because of the fancy visuals.
Cooking chopsticks are referred to as saibashi, the most common of which are made of bamboo or wood. Saibashi are normally about 30 centimeters long—much longer than chopsticks used for eating—in order to keep hands far from the cooking flame. Most households use them for a variety of food preparations, including stirring and mixing.
