Gifts for Sushi Lovers

Know someone who can’t just walk past a sushi counter? Our sushi gifts help them recreate that experience at home, with kits that box up everything for a first roll alongside the tools, tableware and premium ingredients that keen sushi makers love. From crisp nori to fresh wasabi grated at the table, it’s everything that makes a sushi night feel special.

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The Hangiri, Cypress Wood & Copper Sushi Rice Bowl is a round wooden tub with smooth sides and copper bands, commonly used for preparing or serving sushi rice.
Hangiri, Cypress Wood & Copper Sushi Rice Bowl
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A large Cypress Hinoki rice spatula with a hole at the handles end, set against a white background.
Cypress Hinoki Large Rice Spatula
£9.95
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The Bamboo Rice Spatula, made from natural bamboo with a wide flat handle and rounded bowl, is shown against a plain white background. Perfect for non-stick surfaces.
Bamboo Rice Spatula
£5.50
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The Bamboo Maki Rolling Mat, wrapped in clear plastic with Japanese text and a blue label at the bottom, is an essential tool for making sushi rolls and a must-have in any sushi kit.
Bamboo Maki Rolling Mat
£2.95
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A sealed plastic package of Sanpuku Non-Roasted Nori - 10 Sheets from the Ariake sea, featuring a white label with Japanese text.
Sanpuku Non-Roasted Nori - 10 Sheets
£16.95
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A large green leaf appears on a dark slate background with Gift Voucher at the bottom left and The Wasabi Company logo at the bottom right, making The Wasabi Company Gift Card a perfect present for any occasion.
The Wasabi Company Gift Card
From £10.00
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Red Sake Kasu Sushi Vinegar comes in a glass bottle with dark liquid, a label showing Japanese text and art of a kimono-clad woman, and a gold cap—ideal for those who appreciate authentic Japanese vinegar.
Red Sake Kasu Sushi Vinegar
From £8.25 £16.95
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A glass bottle of Clear Aged Sushi Vinegar with yellow liquid and a white cap. The label shows Japanese text and a woman in traditional clothing, reflecting its artisanal vinegar made by age-old fermentation methods.
Clear Aged Sushi Vinegar
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The Organic Soy Sauce and Yuzu Soy Sauce Twin Pack comes in a sleek black box marked The Wasabi Company England—perfect for fans of Wasabi Label soy sauces.
Organic Soy Sauce and Yuzu Soy Sauce Twin Pack
£16.95
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The Hagane-zame Wasabi Graters set includes a metal wasabi grater, wooden spatula, black gift bag, booklet, and a black box with Japanese text and the Good Design Award label.
Hagane-zame Wasabi Graters
From £42.00
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The Soy Sauce Dish - Square in Akane Grey features a small, square shape with wavy edges and a brown-beige glaze inspired by Japanese ceramics, shown against a white background.
Soy Sauce Dish - Square in Akane Grey
£7.00
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The Tonsui Dipping Bowl - Fuchiara Carved is a small, round Japanese ceramic dish with a handle, showcasing a glossy off-white and beige finish inspired by Shigaraki pottery.
Tonsui Dipping Bowl - Fuchiara Carved
£15.95
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The Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Migaki Polished - 210mm features a long, narrow steel blade and a light wooden handle, perfect for precise sushi and sashimi preparation, shown on a white background.
Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Migaki Polished - 210mm
£199.00 £265.00
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The Deba Fish Knife Migaki Polished - 165mm features a wide, sharp single-bevel blade and a light wooden handle, shown isolated on a white background.
Deba Fish Knife Migaki Polished - 165mm
£206.00 £275.00
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The Chopstick Rest - Origami Crane Black features a small, glossy black ceramic crane design, capturing the elegance of Japanese culture against a plain white background.
Chopstick Rest - Origami Crane Black
£6.50
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A pair of Chopsticks - Mint Green and White, featuring a black and white label, inspired by traditional Japanese lacquerware, displayed on a white background.
Chopsticks - Mint Green and White
£5.00
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Superior Matsu Non Roasted Nori Seaweed—20 Half Sheets—comes in a clear plastic package with a white label featuring Japanese text and a red maple leaf, ideal for sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Superior Matsu Non Roasted Nori Seaweed- 20 Half Sheets
£9.95
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A rectangular wooden box with a white paper label featuring Japanese characters and colorful shapes, perfect for storing Kichi No Hashi Cedarwood Chopsticks - 30 pairs.
Kichi No Hashi Cedarwood Chopsticks - 30 pairs
£26.00 £52.00
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The Sashimi Platter - Rough Wire Design is a rectangular, cream-colored ceramic platter with slightly raised edges, crafted in the Japanese style and displayed against a white background.
Sashimi Platter - Rough Wire Design
£21.50
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The Sushi Plate Sky Blue is a rectangular Minoyaki porcelain plate with a sky blue and black gradient glaze, slightly raised edges, and exemplifies exquisite Japanese craftsmanship.
Sushi Plate Sky Blue
£14.00
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The Yugeta Shoyu T-Shirt in navy blue features a small white Japanese-inspired graphic on the left chest and white text on the left sleeve, shown against a white background.
Yugeta Shoyu T-Shirt - Navy Blue
£19.50
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A Yugeta Shoyu Apron in dark blue, featuring white kanji characters and a striped waistband, is displayed flat on a white background.
Yugeta Shoyu Apron
£39.00
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The Cypress Hinoki Cutting Board - Professional is a rectangular, handcrafted Japanese board made from cypress wood, with a small engraved logo and symbols in the top left corner, shown on a white background.
Cypress Hinoki Cutting Board - Professional
£59.00
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Three small bottles of Kamebishi Aged Soy Sauce Gift Set arranged in front of a gift box on a wooden board decorated with pinecones.
Kamebishi Aged Soy Sauce Gift Set
£39.00
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Sushi gifts for beginners

A kit is the easiest place to start. Our DIY Sushi Starter Set brings together sushi rice, nori, rice vinegar and a bamboo rolling mat, with wasabi and sushi ginger for the table, so all they need to add is their favourite filling. If they’d like some guidance along the way, choose the version with the Sushi At Home cookbook.

For a smaller present, a bamboo rolling mat, a bottle of aged sushi vinegar or a bag of premium sushi rice makes a thoughtful top-up for someone who already rolls their own. Sanpuku nori from the Ariake Sea is a lovely treat too, with a rich, savoury depth that lifts every roll.

Gifts for experienced sushi makers

Seasoned sushi makers know that great sushi starts with the rice. A hangiri, the wide, shallow tub chefs use to cool and season freshly cooked rice, makes a beautiful gift they’ll use for years. Ours is crafted from cypress wood bound with copper, and the wood draws away excess moisture so every grain stays glossy and distinct. Add a hinoki rice spatula for gently folding in the vinegar.

Then there’s the wasabi. Freshly grated real wasabi has a clean, aromatic heat and a natural sweetness you’ll never find in a tube, and the Hagane-zame grater turns a fresh rhizome into a smooth, fragrant paste. Pair it with one of our fresh wasabi kits from the UK’s only commercial growers of fresh wasabi, and they’ll taste the difference straight away.

For the fish itself, a Japanese yanagiba sashimi knife is a gift to treasure. Its long, slender blade slices through fish in a single smooth stroke, keeping every piece clean and glossy.

Sushi tableware and finishing touches

Presentation is half the pleasure of sushi. A sky blue Minoyaki sushi plate, a handmade Shigaraki sashimi platter or a soy sauce dish turns a homemade spread into something worth sharing. Add a pair of chopsticks and a chopstick rest, and the table is set.

For a taste of something new, our own Wasabi Label organic soy sauce and yuzu soy sauce come together in a smart twin pack. Still not sure? The Wasabi Company gift card, available from £10, lets them choose their own favourites.

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Frequently asked questions

The set includes sushi rice, nori, rice vinegar and a bamboo rolling mat, along with wasabi and sushi ginger to serve. There’s also a version that comes with the Sushi At Home cookbook.

Each of our ingredients comes with its own storage instructions. Typically, you’ll want to store the nori, sushi vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce, wasabi powder and uncooked rice in a cool, dry place. Any leftover cooked rice must be refrigerated and used after no more than a day or two. See product page or product for more information.

Not at all! With the right rice, a rolling mat and a little practice, most people are making neat rolls after a few tries. Plus, a starter kit takes the guesswork out of choosing ingredients.

A hangiri is a wide wooden tub used to cool freshly cooked rice and mix in the sushi vinegar. The wood absorbs excess moisture, which helps the rice stay glossy, sticky and perfectly seasoned.

Wasabi needs to be grated so that the enzymes contained in the cell walls and the cells themselves are brought together to start the reaction that gives the fragrant flavour and heat wasabi is known for. Freshly grated wasabi has a clean, aromatic heat and natural sweetness that powders and tube pastes can’t match. Grate only what you need, and be patient - allow 5 minutes for the full flavour to develop, it’s then at its best for around 15 to 20 minutes.

Ingredients are a safe choice, as nori, sushi rice and vinegar always get used up. A gift card is another easy option, letting them pick exactly what they’d like.

Yes, making sushi is a fun family activity, and children love helping with the rolling. Just keep sharp knives well out of reach and supervise them closely.

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