
Rice Bowl — Black & Red
Black on the outside, a shock of red on the inside. Sold one at a time — take one, or match the whole table.
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The bowl a Japanese kitchen reaches for without thinking. Deep brown, with a faceted side that catches the light, and light enough that a full bowl of rice still feels easy in one hand.
| Capacity | Approx. 325 ml (11 oz) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Lacquer-style, faceted sides |
| Material | Lightweight lacquered plastic |
| Colour | Deep brown |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
| Made in | Japan |
| Sold as | One bowl |
This is the everyday Japanese soup bowl — the shape you get handed in a good izakaya. The curve sits in your palm, the rim flares just enough to drink from, and the small foot ring keeps the heat off the table.
The finish is lacquer-style over lightweight plastic rather than traditional wood lacquer, which is the reason it can go in the microwave and the dishwasher — real lacquerware forgives neither. You get the look without the babysitting.
It is deeper than it photographs. Miso for one, rice for one, or a small serve of noodles all sit comfortably below the rim.
Dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Wash with a normal sponge — skip steel wool and scouring powder, which will dull any lacquer-style finish.

Black on the outside, a shock of red on the inside. Sold one at a time — take one, or match the whole table.
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The reason a chef looks calm. Everything chopped, measured and sitting in its own little bowl before the pan is anywhere near hot.
See this bowl