This Under-the-Radar Brand Makes the Most Adorable (and Affordable) Kitchen Tools — and We Want Them All

published Apr 27, 2021
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According to retail experts, there are over 350 million (!!) items for sale on Amazon. Sounds overwhelming, huh? Well, if you’re looking for kitchen tools, you only need to visit one storefront to find the most adorable ones. The OTOTO Shop on Amazon is a treasure trove of cute and clever kitchen tools and accessories that could add some serious fun and whimsy to your cooking routine. Simply browsing their selection is sure to cheer you up, but these unique gadgets would be even more fun to use IRL. From a tiny bed for your sponge to rest in to a Dracula-shaped garlic crusher, everything is designed to make your kitchen a more playful place. And besides being really stinkin’ cute, everything is also very budget friendly. We rounded up our favorites from OTOTO, all of which are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Amazon
$20.00

Don't worry, this monster literally has spaghetti for brains, making him decidedly not scary. A cute colander with googly eyes that double as handles, this fun piece would certainly get kids excited about spaghetti night.

2 / 10
Amazon
$15.00

As one reviewer puts it, "If Ratatouille breaks into my house and starts cooking wonderful meals, he'll now have a place to rest." The Clean Dreams Sponge Holder keeps your sponge off the counter and has a ventilated underside to help it dry quickly. Also, everyone who sees it in your kitchen will want one of their own.

3 / 10
Amazon
$18.00

Who would have thought a trivet could be this cute? The Bear Grizzly Pot Trivet is shaped like a tiny bear skin rug but is made from heat-proof silicone that can protect surfaces from piping hot pots. Silicone also makes it a non-slip trivet, which is always essential.

4 / 10
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$16.00

Nessie is a little ladle that can stand upright on its own and peeks mysteriously out of your pot of soup for serving. This would be a fun housewarming or dinner party gift for anyone with a cheeky sense of humor, but you may want to order one for yourself as well so you're not jealous.

5 / 10
Amazon
$18.00

Barry is a pub-bellied bear who enjoys having his back scratched. He can handle veggies, chocolate, and cheese thanks to his stainless steel back, and he even keeps everything tidily contained until you're done grating.

6 / 10
Amazon
$16.00

This trusty crab can hold your spoon and perch on the edge of your pot to keep the lid cracked to release steam. He's made from food-safe silicone and enjoys occasional vacations to your dishwasher.

7 / 10
Amazon
$9.00

Delightfully silly, OTOTO's Sweetie Sugar Spoon will be a hit with kids or guests. She's just the right size to scoop out sugar for tea or coffee and can perch on the edge of a mug for serving and stirring.

8 / 10
Amazon
$19.00

It really makes sense that a vampire would want to crush garlic to smithereens, doesn't it? The Gracula Garlic Crusher makes it easy to crush multiple bulbs of garlic at a time while keeping your hands free from odors, and he's happy to help out with herbs, too.

9 / 10
Amazon
$18.00

Perfect for avid bakers, this set of cherry-shaped measuring spoons even has a leaf that can be unclipped from the ring and used as an egg separator! They'd be the cherry on top for anyone who loves using vintage bakeware in a retro kitchen.

10 / 10
Amazon
$30.00

Peekaboo! These playful "catainers" have cute kitties peeking out as they keep your coffee, tea, sugar, and other essentials safe. The lids have a silicone seal to keep contents fresh, and the durable melamine containers have a terrazzo design that makes them even more eye-catching when they're out on display.