Nimono Master Bamboo Cooking Chopsticks

Designed for both precision and practicality, these versatile cooking chopsticks offer a thoughtful dual-purpose design. The finely tapered head end functions as a bamboo skewer, allowing you to check the doneness of meats, baked goods, or nimono—Japanese simmered dishes. Meanwhile, the slightly thicker tip end provides a secure grip on larger ingredients, keeping delicate foods intact during plating.

Lightweight yet durable, Yamachiku’s bamboo chopsticks have long been favored by professional chefs for their ease of use and reliability. A unique feature sets them apart—small notches at 3 cm (1.2 in) and 5 cm (2 in) from the tip serve as subtle markers for portioning bite-sized ingredients.

Finished with a protective acrylic coating, these chopsticks are also dishwasher-safe, making them as convenient as they are functional. Whether preparing a comforting simmered dish or plating a delicate meal, these chopsticks are a must-have for any kitchen.

Yamachiku

Yamachiku is a Kyushu-based manufacturer specializing in bamboo chopsticks. The region's warm climate provides ideal conditions for bamboo, with Kyushu accounting for about forty percent of Japan’s total forested area of bamboo. Since its founding in 1963, Yamachiku has remained committed to creating products that fully utilize this versatile material. While bamboo can be challenging to work with, the company’s deep knowledge and expertise have allowed it to craft durable, high-quality chopsticks with precision.

Bamboo Crafts

Bamboo has been actively planted throughout Japan for centuries. Flexible, strong, and versatile, bamboo is an indispensable part of Japanese culture and daily life.

The plant plays a crucial role in Japanese tableware, used as the base material for chopsticks, tea ceremony tools, and lightweight, portable items like baskets and bento boxes.

Young bamboo can match the height of mature bamboo in just three months, and completes its growth in just three years, making it a permanently replenishing natural resource.