Showa Bowl, White, 17cm, 1050ml
A donburi-specialist bowl in plain white, sized for a proper rice or noodle portion.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Donburi specialist maker: made by Showa Seito, a Mino ware ceramics company built on donburi and ramen bowls since 1927.
- Full-size capacity: 1050ml and 173mm across, big enough for a proper rice bowl or ramen portion without crowding.
- Plain white glaze: a neutral base that sits under any dish without competing with plating.
- Range consistency: the same shape and size as the brown and blue glazes in the same 17cm range, so mixed-glaze table settings stay uniform.
How to Use
- Donburi rice bowls: the classic Japanese use, a full rice base topped with meat, fish or vegetables.
- Ramen and udon service: deep enough to hold broth and noodles without splashing over the pass.
- Curry rice: a common Western-menu use for a bowl this size and depth.
- Salad or noodle salad bowls: a neutral white base for cold dishes on a buffet or counter service line.
Showa Seito (昭和製陶, "Showa ceramics") is based in Dachi, a district of Toki City in Gifu Prefecture that sits inside the Mino ware (美濃焼) pottery region, and describes itself as sending donburi it can be proud of out from what it calls the town of kilns. The company was established on 1 February 1927 and has run as a donburi and ramen bowl specialist since. This white bowl is Showa Seito's own catalogue code 098-0141, the plain white glaze in the same 17cm shape as the brown and blue versions in their range.
What is the difference between this bowl and Showa Seito's brown and blue 17cm bowls?
Only the glaze colour. This is the plain white finish, 173mm across, 82mm high and 1050ml capacity, on the identical shape as the brown and blue 17cm bowls in the same range. White reads as the most neutral of the three, a base that lets whatever is plated inside it carry the colour, where the coloured glazes bring more of their own character to the table.
| Type | Donburi rice bowl (丬, donburi), white glaze |
| Brand | Showa Seito, established 1927 |
| Key Feature | Showa Seito catalogue code 098-0141 |
| Origin | Dachi, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Mino ware) |
| Dimensions / Volume | 173mm diameter, 82mm high, 1050ml capacity |
| Best Used As | Donburi, ramen, udon and curry rice service |
What is Mino ware?
Mino ware (美濃焼) is the ceramic tradition of the Toki area of Gifu Prefecture, where Showa Seito is based. It is one of Japan's major pottery districts and the source of a large share of the country's everyday tableware production.
Is this bowl microwave and dishwasher safe?
It is a standard glazed ceramic donburi bowl, suited to normal kitchen use. Follow standard ceramic care, avoid sudden temperature changes and check the base for any specific care marks before first use.
What size portion does a 1050ml donburi bowl hold?
1050ml is a full single-portion donburi or ramen size, enough for a generous rice base plus toppings, or a noodle bowl with broth, without the risk of spilling on the way to the table.
SKU : T0021