South Korea ordered many restaurants to stop using disposable chopsticks. They switched to metal ones. Japan now imports the wooden variety from ... China. Over the years, the Chinese have ...

Chopsticks in Chinese cuisine, for example ... They're thinner and usually made of wood or plastic. Their ends are fine and pointed, making it easier to eat meals with precision.

China will tax disposable wooden chopsticks and luxury items such as yachts, the government says, citing a need to protect the environment and redress the gap between rich and poor. The Finance ...

Chinese-style chopsticks are ideal for this ... much like takeout chopsticks for the first few bites.” We favored wooden chopsticks that have a smooth-enough finish for a pleasing mouthfeel ...

TOKYO -- Walk into a Japanese noodle shop or restaurant and chances are you'll be eating with a pair of disposable wooden chopsticks from China. But not for long. In a move that has cheered ...

though similar in shape to Chinese chopsticks, are often made of metal for convenience, mouth-feel, hygiene and efficiency (says Gastro Tour Seoul) instead of bamboo or wood. Japanese chopsticks ...

In Chinese formal dining ... My pick for the best overall came down to versatility. Muji’s wooden chopsticks can be used for cooking and eating. I am as comfortable using them when cooking ...