A $20 frypan from Kmart Australia which fans claim ‘does the same job as more expensive varieties’ has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year.
The retailer’s ANKO Hard Anodised Non-Stick Frypan – available in three sizes: 24cm ($20), 28cm ($24) and 32cm ($27) – has won the coveted title in the Household/Kitchenware category at the 2025 Product of the Year Awards.
The stainless steel, hard-anodised aluminium cookware with three layers of non-stick inner coating came out on top after more than 5,000 shoppers voted for their favourite supermarket and retail products.
And it’s not hard to see why it’s a best-seller.
The non-stick pan has received dozens of rave reviews, boasting an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5.
‘Great frying pan for the price. Outperforms some of the more expensive frying pans in my kitchen,’ one said.
‘These are economically priced and do the same job as a more expensive pan. It’s great,’ another raved.
‘I recently purchased this frying pan as part of an upgrade to my kitchen cookware and I am very happy with it. They are hard wearing and very easy to clean. Excellent quality for people on a budget,’ one added.
A $20 frypan from Kmart Australia which fans claim ‘does the same job as more expensive varieties’ has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year
Many shoppers said the range of pans are an ‘excellent value for money’.
‘This range of cookware is outstanding for the price,’ one said.
However, some pointed out how the thickness of the pans can take ‘longer to heat up’.
‘Very thick base and appears excellent quality despite price. Takes a while to heat up due to this. Highly recommend though,’ one shared.
The Product of the Year award is the world’s largest consumer-voted award.
The POY awards recognise product innovation and serve as a shortcut for shoppers, saving them time and money when finding the right products.
Shoppers can be confident when buying Product of the Year category winners as they undergo a rigorous testing process.
A panel of judges, comprising of various industry experts, first tested the products for quality, credibility, and innovation. The resulting product finalists were then reviewed and voted on by more than 5,000 Australians.
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