NITORI 1-Tier Slim Dish Drainer review

NITORI Double Coating 1-Tier Slim Dish Drainer (Black)

Reviewed by the Product Choicest team ยท Updated Aug 3, 2026 ยท How we review

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Quick verdict

A slim single-tier drainer with a double coating over the steel, a specific answer to the rust that kills wire racks, and a spout that empties the tray into the sink.

At a glance

BrandNITORI
TypeDish rack
Priceโ‚ฑ999 (as of Aug 3, 2026)
Owner rating5.0 โ˜… from 9 reviews
ShopNITORI PHILIPPINES OS
Units sold11

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • Double coating puts a second barrier over the steel, which is the specific defence against the rust that kills wire racks
  • Slim single-tier body is built for the narrow strip between sink and wall, not a wide open counter
  • Drain spout points into the sink so the tray empties itself instead of needing to be carried

โœ— Cons

  • Slim frame takes one row of plates, so a big wash means drying in batches
  • Spout is fixed rather than swivelling, so the rack has to be positioned to suit it

A slim single-tier drainer with a double coating over the steel, a specific answer to the rust that kills wire racks, and a spout that empties the tray into the sink.

What does the double coating buy you?

Almost every wire dish rack fails the same way, and it is worth being specific about it: the finish chips at a weld or a corner, water reaches bare steel, and rust spreads outward from that point. A double coating puts a second barrier in the way of exactly that sequence. It is not immortality, and a deep scratch still gets through both layers, but of the coated racks in this roundup it is the one that has actually engineered against the known failure rather than ignoring it.

How well is it made?

A slim single-tier basket in black, with a side cutlery caddy and a drain spout that directs tray water into the sink. The slim body is deliberate: it is shaped for the narrow gap between a sink and the wall, not for an open counter. The compromises follow from that. One tier and a short plate row mean a big wash gets dried in batches, and the spout is fixed rather than swivelling, so the rack has to be placed to suit the spout instead of the other way around.

Is it sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ999 as of August 3, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That is mid-range for a single-tier rack, and you are paying for the coating and the NITORI name rather than for capacity. Against the โ‚ฑ599 stainless rack it holds a similar amount for more money, though it adds the caddy and the self-draining spout. Reasonable if the slim shape is what your kitchen needs.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you have a narrow gap between sink and wall, wash a small daily load, and want a rack that has actually engineered against rust. For a family load, a two-tier rack saves you the second batch.

See how it ranks in our best dish racks in the Philippines roundup, or work out which type suits your kitchen in our dish rack buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want a bare stainless rack for less? The Masflex stainless steel dish rack is the one to compare. Prefer wooden handles and a deeper basket? The Hosh dish drainer is the one to compare.

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See how it compares with the other top picks in our dish racks comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does double coating mean?

It is a second protective layer over the steel. Since dish rack failure almost always starts where the coating chips and water reaches the metal, a second barrier directly targets the way these racks die.

How slim is it?

It is built for the narrow strip between a sink and the wall rather than an open counter, and it is a single tier, so it takes one row of plates.

Does the tray empty itself?

The drain spout points into the sink so the tray empties on its own. The spout is fixed rather than swivelling, so the rack has to be positioned to suit it.

Is NITORI a reliable brand?

NITORI is a large Japanese homeware retailer with its own Philippine stores and an official Shopee presence, so you are buying a retailer-branded product rather than an anonymous listing.