The $20 item from Kmart Australia that’s been named the BEST kitchen product of 2025: ‘You won’t regret it’

A $20 frying pan from Kmart Australia, which fans claim does ‘the same job as more expensive options’, has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year.

The retailer’s ANKO hard anodized non-stick frying pan – available in three sizes: 24cm ($20), 28cm ($24) and 32cm ($27) – won the coveted title in the Household/Kitchenware category at the Product of the Annual Awards 2025.

The stainless steel, hard anodised aluminum cookware with three layers of non-stick coating on the inside came out on top after more than 5,000 shoppers voted for their favorite supermarket and retail products.

And it’s not hard to see why it’s a bestseller.

The nonstick pan has received dozens of rave reviews, with 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,” said one.

‘These are competitively priced and do the same as a more expensive pan. It’s amazing,” another enthused.

‘I recently purchased this frying pan as part of a kitchenware upgrade and I am very happy with it. They are durable and very easy to clean. Excellent quality for those on a budget,” one person added.

A $20 frying pan from Kmart Australia, which fans claim ‘does the same job as more expensive options’, has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year

According to many shoppers, the pan range offers ‘excellent value for money’.

“This range of cookware is excellent for the price,” said one.

However, some pointed out that the thickness of the pans may “take longer to heat up.”

‘Very thick base and excellent quality despite the price. This means it takes a while to heat up. But highly recommended,” someone shared.

The Product of the Year Award is the world’s largest consumer-voted award.

The POY awards recognize product innovation and serve as a shortcut for shoppers, saving them time and money in finding the right products.

Shoppers can purchase the Product of the Year category winners with confidence because they undergo a rigorous testing process.

A jury, consisting of several industry experts, first tested the products for quality, credibility and innovation. The resulting product finalists were then judged and voted on by more than 5,000 Australians.

Winners Product of the Year 2024

The winners from various categories and well-known brands have been announced

Household/kitchen utensils: Kmart Australia – ANKO Hard anodized non-stick frying pan

The laundry: Pine O Cleen – Platinum Antibacterial Laundry Disinfectant

Stationary: Spirax – Study app notebook series

Fresh products: Coles – Red Granny Heirloom Tomato

Meal Basics: Coles – Coles Simply Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

Vegetable meal: Coles – Nature’s Kitchen Savory mushrooms and lentils

Breakfast: Coles – Chia pudding for the night – Berries and coconut

Coffee: Coles – Daley Street instant coffee

Coffee pods: Nestle – Nespresso flavored coffee pods

Drinks: Coles – Coles Immunity Lift Juice 1L

Packaged bread: Coles – Coles Plain Garlic Bread Twin Pack 450g

Ice cream: Ferrero Rocher – Frozen Dessert

Dried fruit/nuts: Coles – Coles Best Lime Cocktail Slices

Cookies/sweet treats: Coles – Coles best chocolate hazelnut biscuit

Vitamins: Coles – Ultra Life Magnesium, Calcium + Vitamin D3

Baby care: Coles – CUB Biodegradable water wipes 60 pieces

Dental care: TePe Choice – Toothbrush

Skin: E45 – Facial moisturizer

Slow Cooked Meal Solutions: Woolworths – Slow cooked traditional beef roast with garlic and herbs

Party cakes: Woolworths – Smash Cake

Delicious dessert cakes (chilled): Woolworths – Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

Seafood – Fish: Woolworths – Lemon Crumb Barramundi

Fresh meat: Woolworths – Premium Beef Chuck & Brisket Mince

Gourmet snack: Woolworths – Sea Salt Deli Style Potato Chips

Healthy Lunch Box: Woolworths – Macro Lentil Bites Pumped Up Pumpkin

Milk: Woolworths – Whole milk

Nutritional snacks: Woolworths – Plus Sum – Salted Caramel Protein Bar

Small Goods – Pork/Bacon: Woolworths – Smoked Pork Belly

Household cleaning: Woolworths -Strike Multipurpose Cleaner Refill Apple & Cedarwood

Poultry – Easy Meal Solutions: Woolworths – Southern Style Chicken Breast Bites

Smoked Salmon Packaged seafood (shrimp): Tassal Cooked Australian Tiger Shrimp

Sports drinks: LeVel – Lemonade & Cola

Mattress: Koala – Mattress

Beds: Emma Sleep – Emma Storage Bed