These are large, round, flat colanders called “Tame-zaru”.

Tamezaru is a flat colander used by soba (buckwheat noodle) shops to further drain off unnecessary water
after the boiled soba or udon noodles are fried using a deep colander.

Some soba noodle shops, depending on the customer’s order,
prepare each serving in portions and keep them separately drained.

The round and flat shape is useful for dried vegetables, fruits and dried plums.

This page introduces two sizes: 48cm (18.9″) and 51cm (20.08″) in diameter.

In addition to size, there are two types of rim wrapping.
The upper photo shows the “rattan double-wrapped” type finished only with rattan.
The lower photo shows the “rattan double-wrapped + copper wire wrapped” type.

There are four types in total, with two sizes of different diameters and different rim wraps used.

It is simple yet sturdy, and once you start using it, you will notice its lightness, ease of use, and durability.

However, since this colander has a rim core made of a wire, there is almost no fluctuation in the size of the colander.
It can be said that this colander is made in accordance with the standard for commercial use.

How about draining Soba, Sōmen, Udon, Chinese noodles, etc. in this Tame-zaru for professional use?
It is said that the more long-established soba restaurants consider this Tame-zaru to be important,
as the wateriness of the noodles can spoil the flavor of the sauce.

In addition to noodles, it would also be good to stand by the ingredients for a hot pot here.
For example, bulky Chinese cabbage or cabbage can be served in plentiful portions.

Some coffee roasters also require such a large colander.
It is also good for taking the rough heat of roasted beans.

It can also be used for harvesting and drying plums and vegetables.
In the photo, about 2 kg of green plums are shown, but both sizes can hold 2-3 kg of dried plums.

Click here to see the page for Big colander “Age-zaru”,
which is used to scoop up boiled noodles from the kettle.

We show two sizes on this page, but if you need other sizes, please contact us.
Please allow a little time for delivery. Please understand this in advance.

For professional work or for making dried fish at home.
Choose your preferred size and type.

—Bamboo Crafts, Born and Departing from Sado Island—

According to records, Sado Island in Nīgata Prefecture has been shipping bamboo products off the island for more than 200 years.
Bamboo products were actively made on the island because of the high quality of bamboo suitable for bamboo crafts.

In the old days, many bamboo products were carried on ships
that sailed between Ōsaka and Hokkaidō on the Sea of Japan route.

Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaidō,
many of the bamboo colanders and baskets were made on Sado Island, the ship’s port of call.

The bamboo products made on that Sado Island are characterized by their simple design and durability.
Many of them are for daily use, as if they were used in every Japanese household.