Japanese Soup Bowl, Lid, Spoon, Chopsticks & Rest Set

Japanese Soup Bowl, Lid, Spoon, Chopsticks & Rest Set

In Japan miso soup is an important component of the Japanese diet which is served as a side dish alongside most meals. Served at the beginning of meals the soup bowl also comes with a matching lid to keeps your soup warm.

The bowl and lid are dishwasher safe but will last longer if it is gently hand washed by using a soapy wet cloth. Not for use in microwave or conventional ovens.

• Material: ABS lacquerware (plastic)
• Size: 96mm
• Colour: Black & Red
• Pattern: Ribbed
• Use: Serving Miso Soup
• Cleaning: Hand wash preferred
• Heat Resistance: -20°C ~ 80°C
• Bowl Volume: 250ml
• Made In: Japan

In Japan more than 400 years ago miso soup bowls were served with a lid as the kitchens making the meal were miles away from the dining area. The lid was introduced to keep the soup warm and dust out. Many years later as kitchens were built closer to dining areas, miso continued to be served in bowls with lids but only on a special occasions. So when eating at home or work, miso was served without a lid but when you have guests or eating at a high profile restaurant, it’s likely that you were served miso in a soup with a lid. Now that meals are prepared in restaurants or at home, the kitchen is seconds away from the dining area so there is no real need to include other than for aesthetic purposes.

Also available is the Ribbed Miso Soup Bowl with lid in Red & Black or read more about Japanese Soup Bowls at wikipedia.com.