What's different about Korean cutlery

Why do Koreans like to use cutlery items made of stainless steel:

Korean cutlery is a stainless steel bowl with stainless steel chopsticks and spoons, cutlery Koreans call 식기 (si gei 溪给 (音) give the word turbidly, the endings briefly) comes from the Chinese word "食器", because it's too formal, so Koreans seldom use it verbally.

수저(suzao 素早) comes from the shortened form of 숟가락 (素咖啦), a spoon, and 젓가락 (早咖啦), chopsticks. Usually when you say 수저, you will also serve other flatware as well.

Spoon 숟가락

Korean spoons are long-handled and flat in shape, and are mainly responsible for taking care of the soup and the vegetables in the soup.

Chopsticks 젓가락

Korean chopsticks, on the other hand, are flat and long, and are said to be made of stainless steel because Koreans like to barbecue.

Bowl 밥그릇 (steak b kele)

Eating Habits

In general, Korean food consists of soup, rice and vegetables, of which pickled food (represented by kimchi) is a must-have for every table. Firstly, the taste is heavy and easy to string, secondly, it is not easy to clean, easy to residual bacterial hazards. And Koreans love to eat barbecue food, if you use bamboo chopsticks, it will be easily burnt.

Metal chopsticks do not have to worry about these problems, easy to clean and high temperature resistance, long service life!

Although they are made of metal, most Korean chopsticks are beautifully designed. The tops of the chopsticks are usually decorated with ornate Korean patterns, while the ends of the chopsticks are designed with rough patterns to make the metal chopsticks easier to pick up food.

Why is stainless steel cutlery more popular than bronze in Korea?

1. Modern and Practical: Stainless steel cutlery is modern, easy to clean and maintain, and meets the fast-paced demands of modern life. They don't rust, are durable and relatively lightweight, making them more suitable for use in modern homes and commercial premises.

2. Hygiene and Health Considerations: Stainless steel is easier to keep clean and less prone to bacterial growth than bronze, making it a more health-conscious choice. Stainless steel is considered a safer and more reliable option when it comes to food safety and hygiene.

3. Affordability and accessibility: Stainless steel cutlery is usually more affordable than bronze cutlery and is easier to mass produce and distribute. This makes them more popular and more likely to be widely adopted.

4. Cultural and Fashion Trends: With the changing times and internationalisation, stainless steel cutlery is also in line with modern Koreans' pursuit of fashion and taste. They are often simple and generous in design, and more in tune with modern lifestyles.

Then we recommend our portable flatware series, in line with the Korean people in the use of flatware, wide spoon head is convenient for the use of soup bowls, flat chopsticks placed on the tabletop is not easy to slide, small portable travelling set, out of the dining out to use, more convenient and hygienic.