Japanese Ramen Bowls, Crackled Blue and Brown – Set of 2

Two ramen bowls, one blue, the other sandy brown, with a finely crackled white interior.

The first bowl is covered in a deep blue glaze, the second in a speckled sandy brown glaze. Horizontal grooves mark the outside and catch the light.

Inside, a white background covered in fine crackles is ringed by a broad dark stroke that runs around the bowl. In Japan, this crackling of the glaze has a name: kannyu. This fine network of lines forms as the piece cools after firing, and it is different on every piece.

These bowls come from Toki, a town in Gifu Prefecture at the heart of Mino ware production. Their conical shape, 20 cm in diameter and 9.8 cm high, suits ramen, udon, soba or donburi.

One bowl each, one colour each: a set designed for a ramen meal for two.

Highlights

• Two glazes: a deep blue, a speckled sandy brown.
• Crackled interior: a fine network of crackles, kannyu.
• Grooved exterior: it catches the light.
• Large size: Ø 20 cm for ramen and soups.
• Made in Toki: at the heart of Mino ware.

Product information

• Type: Japanese ramen bowls
• Contents: 2 bowls
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, height 9.8 cm
• Colours: blue, sandy brown, white
• Finish: glazed, crackled
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

One bowl each, one colour each: a set designed for a ramen meal for two. Rinse them with hot water before serving to keep the broth hot.

Frequently asked questions

What is kannyu?

It is the fine crackling of the glaze, which forms as the piece cools after firing. It is decorative and unique to each piece.

Are these bowls suitable for ramen?

Yes, at 20 cm in diameter and 9.8 cm high, they are suited to ramen and large soups.

Are these bowls dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, they can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.