Donburi is the name of a large bowl in Japanese tableware, and also the name of a simple dish of rice topped with food. It is a very popular and versatile tableware used for easy-to-prepare everyday meals as well as for special appetizing treats.

This thick and deep shaped Donburi bowl can be made of ceramic, wood or Japanese Lacquerware, and is suitable for serving not only soupy rice meals but also soup noodles such as ramen, soba and udon.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Donburi Bowl is an indispensable tableware for lovers of Japanese food. It is one of the first items that we recommend to first-time owners of Japanese tableware, as it can be used to create a variety of authentic Japanese dishes.

If you are looking for a donburi bowl that can be used for anything other than Japanese food, this is a good size to start with. Selecting a donburi that is around 8cm(3.1in) depth and 15-19cm(6-7.5in) in diameter will be the easiest to use.

When you eat a lot of noodles, you'd better focus more on the diameter, when you eat a lot of donburi rice dishes, you'd better focus more on the depth.

Donburi S

Suitable for donburi recipes using about 3/4 cup (3/4 gou) of rice. This is the standard size of a donburi bowl in Japan.

It may be a little small to serve a single serving of noodles, but it is recommended for children and those with small appetites.

Donburi M

Suitable for rice bowl recipes using about 1 cup (1 gou) of rice. It is easy to use for noodles such as soba and udon, so this size is probably the most versatile.

It is also suitable for noodles with soup, such as udon and soba.  For ramen, it may be a little small for those who want to add a lot of toppings.

Donburi L

It is suitable for rice bowl recipes using about 1+1/5 cups (1+1/5 gou) of rice. Also suitable for noodles with soup, such as ramen, udon, soba, etc.

Because of its depth, it can be used for larger-than-usual amounts of noodles or a lot of toppings.

Ramen Bowl S

This is a typical ramen bowl with a widened rim.
It is just the right size for eating udon, soba, or instant ramen.

This size would be perfect for ramen with 2~3 simple toppings.

Ramen Bowl M

This is a standard ramen bowl in Japan.
It can be used for all kinds of noodles, including udon and soba.

It is a suitable size for a deluxe ramen with a number of toppings, and is also a good choice if you want to put an arranged dish on top of the noodles.

Various sizes of bowls exist due to Japan's unique food culture. We classify them into five categories as follows:
Kobachi Bowl, where you can enjoy appetizers and a variety of dishes in small portions; Serving Bowl, for serving your favorite dishes from a platter; Rice Bowl and Soup Bowl, which are the basics of Japanese cuisine; and  Donburi & Ramen Bowl, the largest bowl, which is perfect for Don dishes such as Poke, as well as soups and noodles. Please check the detailed explanation of each.

Small Kobachi & Appetizer Bowl

Small Kobachi Appetizer Bowl is a bowl with a diameter of under 5 inches(12cm). They are perfect size for serving side dishes such as sunomono or potato salad for one person. Since it is deeper than a small plate, it is suitable for serving soupy side dishes such as stewed dishes. Incorporating Kobachi into a table setting and arranging dishes of different sizes creates a dynamic and gorgeous atmosphere.

Serving Bowl

Serving bowls is a bowl with a diameter of over 5 inches (12cm). They are very versatile tableware which have variety of shapes and patterns. It can be used not only for salads, side dishes and desserts, but also for soupy dishes such as stewed dishes"Nimono" because of their depth. Sometimes it can also be used for Donburi rice and noodles.

Soup Bowl

When you eat Japanese cuisine, it often comes with soup, such as Miso soup or Osuimono. Soups make you feel warm and relaxed and are full of nutrition. Whether you choose soup bowls made of wood, lacquered wood, or ceramic, the atmosphere of your dining table will change dramatically. Find your favorite among our collection of soup bowls from all over Japan that make your soup even more delicious.

Rice Bowl

Rice Bowls are indispensable tableware for the Japanese dining table. One of the bowl types that craftsmen elaborate on to make it light and comfortable to use, as it is lifted with the left hand. Since they are used so often, many people are particular about them. Because they are used daily, your favorite rice bowls will make an ordinary dining experience more enjoyable.

Donburi & Ramen Bowl

Ramen, udon, soba, katsudon, oyakodon, and other Japanese dishes served in Donburi bowls are all very attractive. You can substitute other dishes, such as medium bowls, but when you're eating something with soup, a deep and large Donburi bowl is more durable, less likely to get cold, and tastes better!