Buyers guides

A simple wooden box shaver with a built-in blade is the traditional and still easiest way to shave your own

A simple bamboo wok brush is the traditional choice, gentle enough to clean a seasoned wok without stripping its patina.

CJ Beksul or Chung Jung One are the ssamjang jars most easily found through Korean grocers and online in the

S&B is the yuzu kosho most reliably stocked by UK Japanese grocers and online, sold in both green and red

Tean’s Gourmet or Ayam are the rendang pastes most UK shoppers can find, and a reliable shortcut given how long

A simple glazed ceramic donabe is a good starting point, sturdy enough for rice, stews and hot pot without needing

A flat, non-stick frying pan with a well-fitting glass lid is really all a gyoza pan needs to be, letting

A dual-flavour induction hot pot is the easiest setup for a UK kitchen, letting you run a spicy and a

A simple ceramic donburi bowl set is worth having if you make rice bowls regularly, since a proper deep bowl

Sempio is the most widely available chunjang brand through Korean grocers and online, and a reliable jar for jjajangmyeon. Chunjang