Types of Japanese rice bowls

Types of Japanese rice bowls

🍚Standard Rice Bowl

-Characteristics
The rim is often slightly wider to make it easier to serve rice. This shape improves holding and eating comfort.

Rice bowls are usually moderately deep. This makes it easier to hold and prevents rice from spilling.

The bottom has a foot called a kodai, which stabilizes the bowl and makes it easier to hold. The kodai also makes it easier to hold the bowl when lifting it.

 

-Size
The size varies depending on the household and purpose, but generally bowls with a diameter of about 10 cm to 12 cm and a height of about 5 cm to 7 cm are used.

 

Rice bowls are an essential part of Japanese food culture, and their shape and design add to the enjoyment of eating.

🍚Types of rice bowls

-General rice bowl
The rim and wide edge make it easy to hold and eat from. The high base also increases stability, making it less likely to tip over when placed on the dining table.

-Flat bowl
It is characterized by its flat and wide shape, making it suitable for serving desserts and soups. It is stable, easy to hold, and plays a role in making food look beautiful. Therefore, it is a useful vessel for special occasions and when entertaining guests.

-Pair Bowl
A set of two bowls, one large and one small, sold as a pair, with the same design and size. Used for everyday meals, special gifts and entertaining, it is a useful item that symbolizes the bond between couples. A pair of bowls will brighten your dining table and make mealtimes more fulfilling.

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