Wasabi Grater

In order to unlock all of the heat and flavor of real wasabi, a wasabi grater is critical. Half Moon Bay Wasabi is proud to partner with Kinjirushi, craftsmen of our favorite Haganezame (wasabi grater). Each tooth on the Haganezame is extremely fine. It is engineered to allow air to be incorporated into the wasabi during the grating process. This allows the wasabi to achieve a creamy texture with maximum flavor and pungency.

The secret of the letters わ(wa), さ(sa), び(bi) on the haganezame

Each steel grater is intricately etched with small “わさび” characters. Because the gaps in the characters “わ,” “さ,” and “び“ are in different directions, the grater can grate cells more finely while incorporating air, resulting in a creamy texture and enhanced spiciness and flavor. This wasabi character design is the result of repeated trial and error.

Your 6.75” x 3.5” grater also comes with 1 bamboo brush to scoop up the grated wasabi, and one scrub brush for cleaning. The grater is also dishwasher safe.

* Note: This is not the complimentary grater included in purchases of 1/2 pound or more of wasabi rhizomes.