This stainless steel mesh strainer features a mesh body, perfect for lowering ingredients into or pulling ingredients out of a fryer when making tempura, or for scooping stewed ingredients out of broth and stews.

The mesh is fine enough to handle tenkasu (tempura flakes) or other small bits of fried batter, but not so fine that it will get clogged. It can also be used for testing noodles or pasta for doneness, or even adding delicate ingredients like tofu to broth.

Equipped with a stylish handle wrapped with a Japanese vine called akebi, this convenient tool brings Japan’s nature into the kitchen. Its red synthetic leather strap provides a pop of color and allows for easy hanging storage.

Each vine-wrapped handle is carefully crafted—soaked in water and tightly bound by hand—resulting in a refined texture that ages beautifully over time.