Mino Ware, Ryukyu Rust Arabesque Soba Bowl, 1080ml
1080ml: a rust arabesque soba bowl, warm-toned and big enough for a proper bowl of noodles.
Pre-order: arriving in the UK in late October 2026
This Mino ware soba bowl is 190mm across and 80mm high, holds 1080ml and is decorated with a rust-coloured arabesque in the Ryukyu style. It is sized for a full serving of hot noodles in broth, and the warm pattern suits rich, dark soups.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Generous capacity: 1080ml for noodles, broth and toppings
- Warm against dark broth: rust tones suit miso, curry and shoyu soups
- Versatile: noodles, donburi or a hearty stew
- Pairs with lapis: the same bowl comes in the blue colourway
How to Use
- Curry udon: thick curry broth over udon
- Niku soba: soba with simmered beef and spring onion
- Miso ramen: with corn, butter and beansprouts
- Stews: nikujaga or a winter hotpot for one
Soba bowls are made to hold hot noodles in plenty of broth, so capacity matters more than width. The Ryukyu name looks south to Okinawa, once the Ryukyu Kingdom, whose pottery (yachimun) is known for bold, generous decoration. The arabesque is karakusa (唐草), the scrolling vine pattern that travelled to Japan along the Silk Road and has been a favourite on Japanese tableware ever since. This piece is Mino ware, made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic tableware region. The rust colourway takes its warmth from iron-red tones, which suit grilled, braised and golden food.
What will fit in a 1080ml bowl?
A full serving of noodles with broth, plus toppings such as tempura, egg or simmered beef. It also works for a large donburi or a hearty stew. It measures 190 x 80mm.
Product Details
| Dimensions | 190mm diameter x 80mm high |
| Type | Soba bowl |
| Glaze and Finish | Rust arabesque (karakusa), Ryukyu style |
| Material | Ceramic, Mino ware (美濃焼) |
| Origin | Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Capacity | 1080ml |
| Weight | To follow |
| Care | To follow |
| Best Used For | Soba, udon, ramen, stews |
Is there a lapis version?
Yes. The same 1080ml soba bowl is arriving in lapis blue on the same container.
Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?
We are waiting on the maker's care guidance and will add it here before the stock lands, so we are not going to guess. Until it arrives, hand washing in warm soapy water with a soft sponge is the safe choice for glazed Japanese tableware. Let it dry fully before stacking or putting it away.
When will my pre-order arrive?
This bowl is on a container due in the UK in late October 2026. Order now to reserve one, and we will send it out once the stock has landed and been checked in. If the arrival date moves, we will let you know.
SKU : T5060