Nakao Aluminium Mfg. Co. (中尾アルミ製作所)
Professional aluminum cookware from Asakusa. Trusted by Japan's top hotel kitchens.
Founded in 1958 in Tokyo's Asakusa district — steps from the legendary Kappabashi kitchenware street — Nakao Aluminium has spent over 65 years crafting professional-grade aluminum and stainless pots and pans. Their King series (KingPot, ProKing, KingDenji, KingFlon) is the workhorse of luxury hotel and restaurant kitchens across Japan, from the Imperial Hotel to Hotel Okura. Now available to home cooks through their official online store.
PROFILE Company & Brand Story
Nakao Aluminium Mfg. Co. was founded in 1958 in Asakusa, Tokyo — the city's historic metalworking and kitchenware district, home to Kappabashi, where chefs have sourced professional tools for over a century. For more than 65 years, Nakao has applied precision aluminum and stainless fabrication to a single purpose: building cookware that withstands the demands of a professional kitchen.
Their flagship King series covers the full range of professional kitchen needs. KingPot is the classic aluminum stockpot found in hotel soup stations and ramen shops. ProKing brings extreme-gauge aluminum for high-heat searing. KingDenji adds induction compatibility to the lineup. KingFlon applies a triple-layer fluororesin coating for professional non-stick performance. Each series is optimized for its heat source — gas or IH — with ergonomic handles shaped by decades of chef feedback.
Nakao's Asakusa presence extends beyond manufacturing. Their NAKAO FACTORY WORKS and NAKAO SHOP & OFFICE retail spaces let home cooks and professionals shop the full lineup in person, with staff guidance on sizing, material selection, and care. Their commitment to craftsmanship was recognized internationally when the company was awarded the French Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Chevalier) — one of France's highest honors for contributions to culinary arts and food culture.
Through NAKAO FACTORY WORKS ONLINE, the same professional-grade cookware that equips Japan's finest hotel kitchens — the Imperial Hotel, Hotel Okura, Restaurant Kihachi — is now available directly to home cooks worldwide.
Trusted by Japan's Top Hotels
The King series has been a staple in the kitchens of the Imperial Hotel, Hotel Okura, and Restaurant Kihachi. Designed to perform under continuous professional use — built tough enough that home cooks will never wear them out.
Hammered (Uchidashi) Aluminum Construction
The hammered "uchidashi" finish compresses the aluminum surface, increasing strength and improving oil seasoning over time. Unlike pressed pans, hammered aluminum develops better heat response and natural non-stick character with use.
The Complete King Series
KingPot (aluminum stockpot), ProKing (heavy-gauge aluminum), KingDenji (IH-compatible), and KingFlon (triple-layer fluororesin non-stick) — a full lineup designed for every cooking method, heat source, and kitchen size.
Ordre du Mérite Agricole — Chevalier
Nakao Aluminium was awarded France's Ordre du Mérite Agricole at the Chevalier grade — an international recognition of the brand's contributions to culinary culture and professional kitchen craft.
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Nakao King Series Aluminum Cookware — Professional Grade, Made in Japan
The flagship King series: aluminum stockpots, frying pans, yukihira saucepans, and oyako donabe pans. Hammered or smooth aluminum construction, multiple sizes. The same cookware used in Japan's top hotel kitchens. Available through the official NAKAO FACTORY WORKS ONLINE store.
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- Recipient of the French Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Chevalier). Cookware used in the kitchens of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Hotel Okura Tokyo, and Restaurant Kihachi.