{"product_id":"showa-bowl-white-17cm-1050ml","title":"Showa Bowl, White, 17cm, 1050ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eA donburi-specialist bowl in plain white, sized for a proper rice or noodle portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhy Chefs Choose This\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cccccc; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonburi specialist maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e made by Showa Seito, a Mino ware ceramics company built on donburi and ramen bowls since 1927.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-size capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1050ml and 173mm across, big enough for a proper rice bowl or ramen portion without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain white glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neutral base that sits under any dish without competing with plating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same shape and size as the brown and blue glazes in the same 17cm range, so mixed-glaze table settings stay uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cccccc; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonburi rice bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e the classic Japanese use, a full rice base topped with meat, fish or vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRamen and udon service:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep enough to hold broth and noodles without splashing over the pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurry rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a common Western-menu use for a bowl this size and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalad or noodle salad bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neutral white base for cold dishes on a buffet or counter service line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eShowa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this bowl and Showa Seito's brown and blue 17cm bowls?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0 25px 0; border: 1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; width:35%; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eDonburi rice bowl (丬, donburi), white glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eShowa Seito, established 1927\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eShowa Seito catalogue code 098-0141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eDachi, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Mino ware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eDimensions \/ Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e173mm diameter, 82mm high, 1050ml capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eBest Used As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #333; font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eDonburi, ramen, udon and curry rice service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);\"\u003eWhat is Mino ware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cccccc; margin: 0;\"\u003eMino 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);\"\u003eIs this bowl microwave and dishwasher safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cccccc; margin: 0;\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);\"\u003eWhat size portion does a 1050ml donburi bowl hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cccccc; margin: 0;\"\u003e1050ml 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Showa Seito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58714314539389,"sku":"T0021","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5621\/files\/showa-white-bowl-hero.jpg?v=1790003570","url":"https:\/\/www.sushisushi.co.uk\/products\/showa-bowl-white-17cm-1050ml","provider":"SushiSushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}