Choosing the right chopsticks for your needs

Dive into a delicious bowl of ramen, udon or a steaming hotpot using a new set of chopsticks. Whether shopping for yourself or looking for a chopsticks gift, Kitchen Warehouse has beautiful pairs to fit the job. Eco-friendly dinnerware has never looked this good!

The history of chopsticks

Dating back to the Zhou Dynasty, chopsticks have been used all over East Asia for over two millennia. They are the major eating utensils for China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. However, other countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nepal generally use chopsticks only for consuming noodles.

Benefits of using chopsticks

Aside from being an essential part of the Asian food experience, chopsticks have additional benefits. Eating with chopsticks encourages us to consume smaller portions and chew our food for longer. Plus, learning to use chopsticks is also great for coordination training. But most importantly, the bamboo chopsticks we use to consume takeaway food are biodegradable and safer for the environment than plastic forks and spoons.

Factors to consider when buying chopsticks

Whether you're looking to add to your flatware collection, searching for a gift set, or simply need some sushi chopsticks for your favourite lunch, there are a few things to consider:

• Material: Choose from metal, plastic, bone, wood or bamboo

• Price: Wood and bamboo are very affordable, whereas metal and bone are more expensive

• Style: Chinese chopsticks, Japanese chopsticks and Korean chopsticks all have unique design features

• Purpose: Will they be used for cooking or eating? By a child or an adult?

• Quality: High quality chopsticks are reusable, washable, and heat resistant

• Ease of use: Bamboo and wood with non-slip grooves are easier to use than stainless steel

Materials used for chopsticks

Wood is often favoured for its ease of use and practicality. Although durable and heat resistant, stainless steel chopsticks are more challenging to use. Plastic is economical and stands up well to heat.

• Bamboo: Bamboo and natural wood chopsticks are environmentally friendly and convenient. Because wood is a low conductor of heat, it doesn’t transfer the food’s temperature to your hands. They are an excellent choice for stirring food and eating rice.

• Metal: Titanium chopsticks are more expensive but highly durable and dishwasher safe

• Plastic: Super lightweight and durable, fibreglass chopsticks won’t bend, melt, or crack. Designed in stylish colours, melamine chopsticks will add a fun touch to your dining experience.

• Bone: These precious collector’s items should always be treated with care.

Beginner friendly chopsticks

Not feeling confident about your chopstick skills? Try a pair of training chopsticks from D.Line. A plastic joiner serves as your chopstick helper to help you learn how to pick up food. Within no time, you will have mastered the art of chopsticks and can move on to the real thing.

The best chopsticks for cooking

Durable, versatile and inexpensive, cooking chopsticks are the perfect kitchen utensils. Pull things out of a deep fryer or flip things over in a hot pan. A simple bamboo or wood pair will be your best friend in the kitchen. Best of all, they are quick and easy to clean with hot soapy water.

Classy chopstick sets to have in your kitchen

Elegant ironwood or beautiful bamboo chopsticks accent the table and your cuisine. Used by cultures for centuries, these artistic tools represent tradition, manners and refinement. Chopsticks will add class to your cutlery set and authenticity to Asian dinners.

Other cutlery items to buy with chopsticks

Don’t forget to pick up some chopstick rests. Not only do these little stands protect your table from mess, but they also add a touch of style.

Maintenance, cleaning and care

Chopsticks are easy to care for. Wooden chopsticks are often lacquered so as not to warp in water, but it‘s best not to soak them. Instead, simply wipe with soapy water and dry off. Plastic and metal chopsticks are dishwasher safe.

Brands we know and trust

You can always find the top brands in Australia at Kitchen Warehouse. Shop from bestselling brands like Avanti, D. Line and Davis Waddell. With so many great brands in one location, you’ll find all the tableware you need for your favourite international cuisines.

Buying online with Kitchen Warehouse

Our online store is a one-stop for all your kitchenware needs. Pick up everything you need to cook fantastic creations and entertain your family and friends. Shop for fantastic gifts or send off popular gift cards. Free delivery on orders over $100 makes it easy to shop at Kitchen Warehouse.

FAQs:

What should the chopsticks be made of? Bamboo and wood are a great place to start, but you can also find chopsticks in metal, fiberglass, melamine or bone. Beautifully crafted wooden chopsticks make a gorgeous addition to your Asian inspired cuisine.

What are the best chopsticks for beginners? Practice your skills with training chopsticks by D.Line. A plastic insert holding the sticks together can train to master the art of eating with chopsticks in no time.