Must-have in my kitchen! Best pan for high heat cooking (stir fries, browning, etc) because it retains so much heat. Also can be used for stewier dishes or frying. Oven safe. I doubt there is much variation between brands

I like this style of knife - tried it out and bought one Kamata on Kappabashi Street (Tokyo). Now it's the only knife I use

Minimalist glasses. The thinness feels elegant to me, but they are probably more fragile. At this price point it doesn't matter.

These are very absorbent, great for cleaning up kitchen spills. The other IKEA dish towels are cuter but not as absorbent.