Cumulative Sales Exceed 10,000 Units! Enriching Dining Tables with the Long-Selling Cooking Tool "Oni Oroshi"

Taketora, a specialist bamboo manufacturer (operated by Yamagishi Chikuzaiten Co., Ltd.), which has been cherished as a bamboo material and bamboo product manufacturing and wholesale business since its establishment in Meiji 27 (1894), is pleased to announce that the cumulative sales of its bamboo daikon grater "Oni Oroshi" have exceeded 10,000 units. The Oni Oroshi has been a long-selling product for approximately 20 years at our company, and has been loved by many customers as a bamboo kitchen tool that accompanies daily dining tables.

Set of Bamboo Daikon Grater (Oni Oroshi) and Oni Oroshi Bamboo Plate

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cooking/1cookware/sa00430

The charm of Oni Oroshi is, above all, the unique fluffy and crisp texture of ingredients that is difficult to achieve with general graters. By grating daikon radish with coarse bamboo blades resembling an ogre's teeth, the cells are not crushed more than necessary, resulting in grated daikon that retains moisture and dietary fiber. The lightness the moment it enters the mouth and the pleasant crunch when chewed. This exquisite "crispy-fluffy" sensation transforms everyday dishes such as mizore nabe (hot pot with grated daikon), bukkake udon (udon with toppings and broth), shabu-shabu, grilled fish, and karaage (fried chicken) into something distinctly different.

In recent years, while "time-saving" and "efficiency" are emphasized in the world of food, values such as wanting to fully taste the ingredients and re-evaluating the joy of putting effort into cooking are also spreading. Oni Oroshi is precisely a tool that responds to this trend. It doesn't just grate finely, but shaves while preserving the moisture, fibers, and texture of the ingredients. This act transforms cooking from mere preparation into the enjoyment of the dining table itself. We believe that as a tool that supports the richness of eating time, which cannot be measured by convenience alone, it should be re-evaluated now.

Furthermore, bamboo has a low thermal conductivity, making it less likely to generate heat when grating ingredients, thus preserving the flavor of the ingredients. In addition, our Oni Oroshi uses carbonized domestic Moso bamboo. Carbonization, which applies high temperature and pressure in a dedicated kiln, is a method that enhances insect repellent and mold prevention effects without using chemicals, achieving both ease of use as a kitchen tool and the beauty of a calm texture. This manufacturing stance, which utilizes the blessings of nature to create long-lasting forms, is a value that our company has cherished for many years.

Manufacturing is supported by the skilled hands of craftsmen. The Oni Oroshi body is made by splitting, carving, and polishing thick Moso bamboo. Furthermore, the sharp oni teeth part has a robust structure firmly fixed by fitting, combining not only visual impact but also durability for daily cooking. We have also made meticulous improvements to usability, such as an easy-to-grip handle and a hole for hanging storage.

Instead of mass production and mass consumption, we want to choose things that can be used for a long time. We want to incorporate things into our lives after knowing the background of the materials and the thoughts of the creators. In such values, the Oni Oroshi, made from highly regenerative natural bamboo and crafted by artisans, is a kitchen tool that is needed precisely in this era. We will continue to strive to create products that allow people to experience the power of bamboo and the value of Japanese craftsmanship in their daily lives.

[Video] Manufacturing a bamboo Oni Oroshi! This is how the popular crispy texture is made!

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Set of Bamboo Daikon Grater (Oni Oroshi) and Oni Oroshi Bamboo Plate

Sales price 4,840 yen (tax included)

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cooking/1cookware/sa00430