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OTOTO Red The Crab Utensil Rest

A silicone utensil rest designed to hold spoons and cooking tools while keeping surfaces clean.

Price

£16.95

Editorial rating

4.0 / 5

Last price check

01/05/2026 15:33

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Best Kitchen, Home, And Desk Tech: Ice Cream Makers, Coffee Storage, And Smart Organisation | Vol. 21

This product was featured in Vol. 21, alongside other human-picked finds with the same slightly obsessive editorial energy.

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Editorial take

Why we picked it


There are two types of kitchen products: the ones you need, and the ones that make you smile every time you use them. This is firmly in the second category. A small red crab that holds your spoon might sound like nonsense, and yet it works far better than it has any right to.

As the Wildcard, this earns its place because it takes a boring, slightly annoying problem - where do you put the spoon? - and turns it into something with personality. It doesn't just solve it, it makes the moment feel a bit lighter.

Functionally, it does exactly what you want. Keeps your surfaces clean, holds utensils securely, doesn't slide about like cheaper versions. But the real value is in the interaction. You'll place your spoon on it and, for no good reason, feel slightly pleased.

It's unnecessary. It's a bit silly. And that's precisely why it works - because not everything in your kitchen needs to be serious.

Detailed verdict

The full review

The Irresistible

  • Actually useful - keeps surfaces clean and utensils in place.
  • Adds personality without being tacky - well-balanced design.

The Clever Part

  • Heat-resistant silicone - handles real cooking conditions.
  • Stable, well-shaped design - holds utensils properly.

The Fine Print

  • Takes up a bit of space for what it is.
  • Not for minimalists who hate character.

The Reality Check

  • You'll defend owning a crab-shaped spoon holder more than expected.