Bamboo kitchen products include bamboo salt-and-pepper sets, napkin holders, paper towel holders, placemats, storage containers, spice racks, wine racks, and other bamboo products. Bamboo cutting boards are so popular due to their durability and beauty that we have a separate page for them.
Caring for Your Bamboo Kitchen Products
Bamboo cutting boards and other bamboo products should never be washed in the dishwasher, and they should not be allowed to sit submerged in water. These bamboo products should be handwashed with warm water and dried quickly so as not to permit mold to grow.
When properly cared for, bamboo cutting boards and kitchen accessories will last for years in beautiful condition.
This has been the best scoop for deep frying that I have ever owned. You wouldnt know it until you actually use it but it allows you to remove both large and small objects from the boiling oil before they burn and with minimul effort. It has held up well through use also.
Excellent kitchen tool, perfect size
Reviewed by: rjweisberg, New York, NY Review Date: 2008-12-21
Spider skimmers are larger than you think, but this one is the perfect size, fits into our smallest saucepan. A necessity for anyone who does a lot of boiling . . .
Quality spider
Reviewed by: jess, philadelphia Review Date: 2008-06-04
I needed a kitchen spider, and after shopping around in some grocery stores, I couldn't find one that had a sturdy enougy handle. This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for.
Perfect for deep frying
Reviewed by: N. Young, Boston, MA Review Date: 2010-06-28
I use this with my deep fryer and it works great. It is a lot easier than dealing with the basket that came with the deep fryer.
Reviewed by: C. Bryant, Texas, USA Review Date: 2009-03-27
We wanted to make sushi for the Superbowl a few months ago. We live in a small town and were having trouble finding a sushi mat in the stores in our area. We found this on Amazon and had it delivered within a day or two. The quality of the product is great and the deal is hard to beat in stores. Highly recommended.
For such a low price, you simply can't go wrong. Its well-made, with a nice wooden paddle. This was exactly what I wanted for an extremely reasonable price.
Nice for the price
Reviewed by: Fulminata, Review Date: 2009-02-16
It's not like you need this to make sushi, a sheet of plastic wrap will do just fine, but for a couple of bucks why not? I used it while making some California rolls the other night and it did the job just fine.
I got a late start on Christmas and ordered a sushi bowl, mat and paddle only one week before the big day. I was surprised and delighted to find it all arrived by Tuesday of the following week using standard shipping. The products are a big hit with my wife who loves to entertain and does a great job making sushi for family and friends. If you're a sushi adventurist, I highly recommend this product.
Cheap and doe the job!
Reviewed by: Paige V. Dorsey, Review Date: 2010-02-10
I bought this along with a book and rice cooker to give my boyfriend for a present. We've made sushi a few times now, and this roller is really all you need to create perfectly good rolls, even if you've never rolled sushi before. The price is nice, and it does exactly what it is meant to do. No need to buy some expensive kit.
Reviewed by: Bnlmeyer, Vienna, VA USA Review Date: 2009-08-01
Hey for the price I loved these things. Bought a ton for use in the upcoming tailgate season. I would buy again. The 10-inch size was a must-buy for me as they fit a container I have for tailgating and the 'regular' 12 inch skewers do not, so I am very happy to get this quantity and at this price, plus it was Amazon Prime eligible, always a bonus.
Sticks!!
Reviewed by: K. Fontenot, Louisiana Review Date: 2010-09-01
There isn't very much you can say about bamboo skewers. They either hold the meat, veggies, seafood, etc. in place or they don't. These skewers from Charcoal Companion did just that, and none of them caught fire either. I've used these sticks for a number of shish kabob recipes and haven't lost one yet to the flames. All you really need to do is soak the skewers you plan to use in water for at least twenty minutes and you should have no problems with them.
These particular skewers maintain their shape (no curling or cracking) even while being used on a very hot grill. There's no "woody" taste to the food either after cooking on these skewers.
Overall, a darn fine choice for anyone planning to grill shish kabobs. Flame on!
List Price:$9.99 Lowest New Price: $9.95 You save: $0.04 (0.4%) Average Rating: Reviews: 27 » Read All Reviews
2 New from $9.95
Joyce Chen's tools of choice for stir-frying, making tempura and serving-up sticky rice. Included in the set is a Long Spoon, Spatula and Rice Paddle, all made of burnished bamboo, which is heat-resistant so it stands up to high temperatures, especially from a hot wok. It won't soften like other utensils and is resistant to stains.
Reviewed by: Susan M. Franklin, Chicago, Illinois United States Review Date: 2006-07-25
I received this yesterday. They are very sturdy and well made. I used one piece to stir fry last night and was very pleased. It also cleaned up easy. I am very impressed with the weight and quality of each piece. This particular set (in a clear plastic box) is treated wood. The price is very much worth what you get.
I purchased a similar Joyce Chen cooking utensil set from Bed Bath & Beyond - this set came in a red nylon-string type bag. Same price, but the wood on these utensils is bare.
I prefer the Amazon set and if you're looking for wooden utensils for any of your cookware - not just your wok - I recommend these!!
Excellent, sturdy spoon set!
Reviewed by: N. Porter, Midwest Review Date: 2008-05-20
I ordered these spoons for just one of them, and found out that ALL of them are VERY useful. They are HIGH quality wood, much better than I expected based off of the VERY cheap price, and mine didn't have a perfume odor at all! The shape of two of the spoons are excellent, with flat edges so you can easily have a spoon/spatula, which was a pleasant surprise. Then you have one spatula and one regular wooden spoon. All of these are wonderful, so I'm coming back for more!
Wok Tools
Reviewed by: S. Eaton, Atlanta Ga. Review Date: 2007-02-12
These tools for the Wok are of very high quality. Made of bamboo and sealed with some kind of varnish material. I'm am proud to own them and to show them off to my friends. They exceeded my expectations for quality of workmanship.
Cheap and still working great a year later
Reviewed by: J. Earl, Atlanta, GA Review Date: 2008-07-05
We've been using these over the past year continually with no complaints. These are much better quality than the freebies that come with some woks. They are sealed and still look like new even after washing them repeatedly in the dishwasher. If you want something sturdy to use in pans you're worried about scratching, these are the way to go.
Good workmanship
Reviewed by: Scott Shafer, Converse, TX USA Review Date: 2008-07-16
We are trying to reduce plastics in the kitchen and these items fill the cooking utensil void nicely. Easy to clean and they don't scratch up pots and pans.
A beautiful and essential kitchen tool for the preparation of many Asian dressings, sauces and pastes. Introduced from Southern China in the 11th century, the Japanese mortar (suribachi) and wooden pestle (surikogi) is an important tool in the Japanese kitchen. The literal translation of suribachi is grinding bowl. And that is what it does to perfection. The unglazed ridged interior facilitates grinding and prevents ingredients from slipping and sliding. The traditional wooden pestle is designed to prevent unnecessary wearing down of the ridges. This is a traditional Japanese mortar and wooden pestle with a bonus bamboo cleaning brush. To use: Simply place the suribachi over a damp towel or rubber mat on your work counter. Hold the pestle with one hand and rotate the pestle against the ridges. Use the specially designed bamboo brush to help dislodge ingredients.
5-1/2-inch suribachi set for grinding and crushing seeds, herbs, and nuts
Ideal for making pastes, sauces, and marinades in Asian cooking
Includes ceramic suribachi mortar and coordinating wooden pestle
Sharp, ribbed interior holds ingredients in place for more efficient grinding
Includes bamboo cleaning brush; washing by hand recommended
This is the best deal I've ever seen on such a quality Suribachi, not to mention that it has the little bamboo brush included....for cleaning the grooves. This Suribachi has a beautiful glazed finish and it is the perfect size for your kitchen...not too small nor too large. I highly recommend the product.
Just works
Reviewed by: G. Nelson, Los Angeles, CA United States Review Date: 2009-04-11
I had a few mortar and pestle sets, and decided to try a Japanese version and ordered this one. The ridges do help and I'm using it more and more over the others. The ridges make it a little harder to clean, but don't let that deter you.
HELEN'S SURIBACHI IS A WINNER
Reviewed by: K. Henry, New Jersey Review Date: 2008-01-12
This is a well made suribachi and it is quite a value. I tried it on peppercorns, sesame seeds and dried rosemary and it works great.
Works SO much better than I'd expected!
Reviewed by: Alesia, Review Date: 2009-07-31
I can't believe all the years I wasted trying to grind spices with a mortar and pestle when this clever little device was around. You can grind things up in seconds and also mix things in it, and when you're done, use the little bamboo brush to quickly and efficiently wipe all the ingredients out! It's easy to wash, too. (You might think those good grooves would trap food particles but they don't.) Everyone should have one of these.
Great Product
Reviewed by: A. D. Menefee, Cleveland, OH USA Review Date: 2009-02-18
I use this for grinding coarse Kosher salt for my salt shaker. It works great. Just make sure you don't put too much in at one time. And of course, the mini-brush makes perfect use for cleaning. I highly recommend this set.
Reviewed by: Michael S. Bartels, Review Date: 2009-10-06
Worth the money. Shipping as always fast. High quality, was nervous about the dishwasher but so far it stands up beautifully. Love the huge whisk.
Good product for price
Reviewed by: P. Selvy, Review Date: 2009-12-17
Ordered this directly from the manufacturer, and although the first shipment yielded a damaged product, the seller was extremely responsive, and I received the second set within 2 days of contacting them. The utensils seem pretty sturdy and have worked well so far. I would recommend this product and this seller, very satisfied customer.
lots of utensils for a great price
Reviewed by: Ian Shelton, San Diego Review Date: 2009-12-31
I was delighted with this product you get a lot of utensils for a great price. the tongs and the wisk alone are worth the money.
you will have to sand down the utensils when you get it the finish is rough and there is shellac or lacquer on it. but 20 minutes of sanding and it is gorgeous.
I definately recommend this set
Good Product
Reviewed by: R. Santos, Review Date: 2010-08-07
I like this product a lot. They are very ease to clean and they look good in my kitchen. If you ask me I definitely recommend.
Better, Best, Wonderful
Reviewed by: J. Farris, Harper, OR USA Review Date: 2010-08-07
These bamboo utensils are far better than any wood or that OTHER stuff I've used. They clean up so much better than wood also. The tuners slide under anything you want to flip real easy. I will be buying more.
Bamboo Toast Tongs Safely removes toast and bagels from the toaster. Will not absorb moisture. Durable and long lasting. To clean; Hand Wash in warm soapy water. Length: 6 3/4 inches
Reviewed by: NOLa Foodie, New Orleans, LA Review Date: 2009-12-05
Yes, toast tongs. If you never thought you needed them, you were wrong. No more burning your fingerprints off from hot toast. For anyone that has burned themselves on the toaster this is the best low tech gadget ever! And you cannot beat the price. I highly recommend these babies!
Great for toast or bagels or whatever
Reviewed by: Don Weiser, Pisgah Forest, NC Review Date: 2010-02-21
Believe it or not I used to stick a knife down into my toaster to get bagels out! It always worked and I never got electrocuted. My daughter saw me doing this and promptly got me one of these. They work great! Guess I'll be around a while longer. Highly recommended for anyone with fingers sensitive to hot things.
don't touch the toaster
Reviewed by: Michael Padula, Philadelphia, PA United States Review Date: 2010-04-08
These tongs work well. Easy to use, sturdy, great for grabbing bagels, toast, etc... We had a pair for a year (which our 3 yr old broke while playing with them; she does this - no fault in design). I found myself again (nearly) burning my fingers or sticking metal forks and knives into the [plugged-in] toaster, even though I know better. So, I purchased another pair and sent a pair to friends, who use it often and love it (I've never gotten more props for a trivial gift). Don't hurt yourself. Very worthwhile for a few $.
small item, big help
Reviewed by: B. Beavers, Santa Rosa, CA United States Review Date: 2010-06-24
Although I'm a collector of kitchen gadgets, I never got around to buying toaster tongs until now. So glad I did. These are well made, just the right length, very handy. Cleaning is not a problem.
Toast tongs
Reviewed by: Blumenmom, Chicago suburbs, IL Review Date: 2010-06-25
We had another "toast tongs"that we had used for years and suddenly one day it went missing. thinking it would turn up we waited. Finally after several months went by and we could not find it I bought a new one. This model is a little shorter than the old one, but it works very well. The old one came unglued at the hinge point but a re-glue and overnight in a vise fixed the problem. Of course several weeks after the new tongs arrived the old one showed itself between the cushions of a little used sofa where one of the grandchildren had dropped it. ;-(( This is a very useful device and now we really kinda like having two of them.
List Price:$29.99 Lowest New Price: $29.95 You save: $0.04 (0.13%) Average Rating: Reviews: 2 » Read All Reviews
4 New from $29.95
Simplify your life and beautify your utensil drawer with Totally Bamboo's Expandable Utensil Drawer Organizer. It measures 18-inch long, 12 3/4-inch wide and 2-inch high and expands to 17 1/2-inch wide. Have a custom fit, beautiful utensil drawer organizer that's also durable and eco friendly. Made of strong bamboo. Organizer has a tri-ply, cross laminate construction with a specially formulated high temperature adhesive. All of Totally Bamboo's items are distinctively attractive, super strong, and totally -inchgreen!-inch The benefits of using bamboo are numerous. For example: bamboo is 16 percent harder than maple, it’s naturally anti-microbial and it’s eco friendly; it holds the promise of a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically responsible alternative to the widespread clear cutting of our old growth forests. Totally Bamboo uses organically grown Moso bamboo, so you need not worry about harmful pesticides or fertilizers. Plus, this bamboo is not a food source, or a habitat, for the Giant Panda. Totally good for you and totally good for the environment! Bamboo is easy to maintain. Wash with warm water and use Totally Bamboo’s Revitalizing Oil, occasionally, to extend the life and keep bamboo looking beautiful.
Expandable kitchen utility drawer organizer
Constructed of high quality Moso bamboo; 16 percent harder and more durable than maple
Bamboo is an ecologically green alternative to wood; strong, dense and versatile
Measures 18-inch long, 12 3/4-inch wide and 2-inch high and expands to 17 1/2-inch wide
By Totally Bamboo - totally good for the environment and totally good for you
There are 5 to 7 compartments, depending on whether you pull the sides out, and they are a good size. Some drawer organizers have just as many compartments, but the sections can be too small for flatware. Not so for this organizer: even the shortest compartment is big enough for a stack of large spoons or forks.
It's also attractive and sturdy. You can carry the organizer filled with silverware around without the bottom feeling like it's about to fall out - unlike some other wood organizers that have a very thin bottom panel, this one is solid-seeming.
Great product. BIG too!
Reviewed by: S. Rowe, Review Date: 2010-06-07
Great product. The only problem i have with it is that there is no 'lock' to keep the expandable sections open. so I am constantly pulled them back out to their full width. Its fine though and it looks really nice. Very good quality. Would buy again.
Reviewed by: EdGruberman, Tucson, AZ Review Date: 2008-09-25
In the end it's just a rice paddle. But this is a very inexpensive one that is great quality. Bamboo seems to last forever and this one has a nice look and feel to it. Better than I expected compared to some other really cheap ones I've bought before in the supermarket.
The existing picture is a bit misleading. The one I got has a small engraving in it's end (I think "Helen's Kitchen" but it's very stylized and kind of small, so the second word is almost illegible). And mine is a bit of a darker tan color as compared to the almost light yellowish-white look of the picture. It also has a hole in the end of it if you want to hang it somewhere, I guess.
I think I like what I got better than the picture led me to believe what I had purchased.
Bamboo is great!
Reviewed by: Lee, Los Angeles, CA Review Date: 2008-12-24
There's not a whole lot you can say about a rice paddle but I can say that I'm very glad I bought it. It's sturdy, good looking and very inexpensive. The bamboo surface is smooth so it's easy to clean. It feels much nicer serving up rice with a bamboo paddle than with a plastic spoon. If you like cooking rice then you will absolutely be happy with this! Well worth the money.
A must-have for rice lovers
Reviewed by: amazon_4_everything, NY, USA Review Date: 2009-05-12
I have been looking for a rice paddle that was not too big since I have a small rice cooker, and one that was easy to wash. This paddle is perfect! It has a very smooth finish (not a varnished wood look though) thus making it very easy to wash, especially when the rice is really sticky! The paddle itself is pretty solid and is of good quality. A good buy!
Perfect, Simple
Reviewed by: Katxa, Review Date: 2009-04-11
I love it because it is easier to clean than the expensive wooden spoon I got from a department store. It's simple and does the job. Also, per the other review, it is a little darker in color, but very nice!
Love it, use it all the time ...
Reviewed by: Chris G, Review Date: 2009-11-01
I've never made sushi in my life, but I love this rice paddle and use it all the time. It's a great size, and so convenient because bamboo is dishwasher safe. Highly recommended, for all types of cooking.
Feedback: 820 / 99.5%
Feedback: 24,867 / 99.6%
