OXO Good Grips Box Grater Review: Made for Latkes?
A stainless steel box grater with four surfaces, a soft handle and a container that clips underneath. The humble tool behind a lot of potato latkes.
Yes, for whoever grates the potatoes for latke night. The container catches everything you grate and the soft handle stays put [1]. Skip it for a host feeding a crowd, where a food processor saves the afternoon.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Surfaces | Coarse, medium, fine and slicing [1] |
| Material | Stainless steel [1] |
| Container | Detachable, with lid and measurements [1] |
| Handle | Soft, non-slip [1] |
| Size | 12 x 5 x 12.4 in [1] |
| Storage | Slim enough for drawers [1] |
| Maker | OXO [1] |
Pros and cons
- Still hand work for a big batch
- The container fills fast with potatoes
- Sharp edges need care when washing
The tool behind potato latkes
Most latke recipes start the same way: a pile of potatoes and an onion, grated by hand. A cheap grater slides on the counter and takes a bit of knuckle with every potato.
OXO's version is built around that job. It sits on a base, catches the shreds in a container and has a handle that does not slip when your hands are wet.
It is also the most used tool in a lot of kitchens after the holiday. Cheese, carrots, zucchini and onions all go through it, so it earns its drawer space all year.
Four sides and a catch tray
The listing describes four stainless steel surfaces: two wide ones for coarse and medium grating, and two slimmer ones for fine grating and slicing [1]. The coarse side is the one most cooks use for latkes.
A container with a non-slip base, measurement markings and a lid attaches to the bottom [1]. You can also grate straight onto a plate or a cutting board [1]. The slim build fits into a drawer [1].
Hand power has a limit
A box grater is still a box grater. For a family of four, it is fine. For thirty guests, the grating takes most of the afternoon, and a food processor makes more sense.
The container is also on the small side for potatoes. Expect to empty it a few times during a batch, and wash the blades with a brush rather than a bare sponge.
None of that is a flaw in the design. It is the honest limit of any grater you hold in your hand, and for most families it is enough.
A small gift with a recipe card
On its own, a grater looks like a kitchen errand. Tuck a handwritten family latke recipe inside, and it becomes a gift.
From this guide, it pairs naturally with the Lodge cast iron skillet for frying, or with the Jew-Ish cookbook for someone who wants to try new versions of the classics.
FAQ
Which side of a box grater do you use for latkes?
Most recipes use the coarse side for potatoes and onions, which gives long shreds that crisp in the pan. The OXO grater has a wide coarse surface plus medium, fine and slicing sides [1]. Squeeze the grated potato dry in a towel before frying for crisper latkes [1]
Does the OXO box grater come with a container?
Yes. The listing describes a detachable container with a non-slip base, measurement markings and a lid that clips to the bottom of the grater [1]. It catches the shreds as you grate and stores leftovers in the fridge. You can also grate straight onto a board [1]
Is the OXO box grater dishwasher safe?
The listing excerpt we checked does not state dishwasher care, so follow the instructions in the box [1]. Many cooks rinse box graters right after use with a brush, since dried potato and cheese stick to the holes. Keep fingers clear of the blades when washing [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the OXO Good Grips 4-Sided Box Grater with Container
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