Japanese donburi black Abura

A deep donburi with blue-black shades.

Its speckled finish has shifting reflections: grey and brown tones blend into the glaze, while the rim stands out with lighter shades.

The donburi is the large Japanese bowl in which rice dishes are served: oyakodon, katsudon or gyudon. It also suits ramen or udon.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For rice bowls, ramen or udon. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Speckled blue-black: grey and brown reflections.
• Lighter rim: it highlights the shape of the bowl.
• Donburi size: 19 cm, for a full dish.
• Versatile: rice bowls, ramen or udon.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: donburi bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 19 cm, height 8 cm
• Shape: deep, open
• Colour: speckled blue-black, lighter rim
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Add hot rice, then the topping on top: chicken and egg for an oyakodon, breaded pork for a katsudon. The dark background brings out the colours.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is a donburi?

It is the large Japanese bowl, and by extension the rice dishes served in it.