Where to buy a Kyocera or Benriner mandoline in Toronto?
I'm looking to buy one of the following two mandolines:
Kyocera adjustable:
http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-CSN-202-BK-Adjustable-Mandolin-Slicer/dp/B000KKNQZ6/ref=pd_sim_k_6
Super Beriner
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Benriner-...
Has anyone spotted one of these two somewhere around Toronto (T&T? Tap Phong?)? Cayne's doesn't carry either of them. I would imagine that either a Japanese or Chinese store would be my best bet, but it would be a great help to narrow down the search to a couple of stores.
Oh, and any leads on kevlar gloves would be great, too!
Thanks for any help!
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Tap Phong
360 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T, CA
By TorontoJo
on Sep 30, 2010 04:00 AM
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Have you tried Tap Phong on Spadina or Sanko on Queen?
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Sanko
730 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA
Tap Phong
360 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T, CA
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No, though both are on my list of likely targets. I was just hoping that someone has actually seen these somewhere so I don't have to make a fruitless trip. I would normally just call around, but I find there is a bit of a language barrier at most of the Asian stores, and my Mandarin is pretty useless for anything beyond ordering dumplings or asking my mom how she's doing today. :)
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I've seen Benriners at both. They keep them at the front sales desk at TP. Mine was $27 but that was at least 5 years ago. Sanko is a Japanese store btw and TP Vietnamese, so your Mandarin won't matter.
And if you're worried about slicing your fingers off, tape them up first!
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Sanko
730 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA
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Ah, thanks for the Benriner sightings! And yes, I was aware that Sanko is Japanese (though I didn't realize that TP was Vietnamese!). That was just a general comment about trying to use my Chinese in Chinese stores -- it's pretty much a non starter.
And I found kevlar gloves at Lee Valley. I've read lots of reviews that say the Benriner hand guards are pretty useless and to just use a glove instead. Seemed like good advice.
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Sanko
730 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA
Lee Valley
590 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V, CA
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Williams Sonoma
Unless that's a very non-chowhound suggestion. :D
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Have you seen either of these at Williams Sonoma? I just checked their web site and they don't list either Benriner or Kyocera.
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williams sonoma used to carry the kyoceras (picked one up before), it seems like they no longer do.
you might want to give nickolau a call though i'd expect they'd only have the benriner if they had any. i'd be really surprised if nella cucina didn't carry either, our local version of williams sonoma.
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I just picked up the small benriner (they had the large also) at a new store in market village (the little mall behind pacific mall). 30 bucks plus a 20 percent grand opening discount (cash).
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Is it next to the wonton noodle shop?
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I believe so. Not exactly sure, its in the westmost wing. Its a nice store, a lot of stuff there! Everything was 20 percent off
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I bought the regular size Benriner model at William Ashley's kitchenware department. They have always had that every time I went. It was about $30. Not sure if they have the large size.
I agree the hand guard is pretty useless. I usually slice off the tip of my fingernails every time I use the slicer. Kevlar gloves is a good idea.
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Saw the Super Beriner at the new Galleria at 865 York Mills Road for $45 if you are still interested.
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Ooh, this is perfect, thank you!
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Golda's Kitchen carries Kyocera products. Their store is out in Mississauga by 401/Winston Churchill.
http://www.goldaskitchen.com/merchant...
I've also seen Kyocera knives at The Cook's Place on the Danforth but I don't recall the mandoline.
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Golda's Kitchen
2885 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N, CA
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I've been looking for one as well. I've seen them at Nella Cucina on Bathurst (just north of Bloor). Certainly not cheap (I think about $75 for the Super Benriner). I've seen them online for good prices and will probably end up going that route.
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Nella Cucina
876 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M6G, CA
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