{"title":"Soup \u0026 Salad Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese soup and salad bowls for soups, individual salads, sides and other everyday servings. Explore porcelain and ceramic bowls alongside lacquerware, wood and glass, from deeper soup forms to wider open shapes suited to salads and shared dishes. Different materials, rim shapes, textures and finishes give each piece a distinct feel at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wakakusa-glazed-curved-bowl","title":"Arita Ware Ceramic Serving Bowl, Wakakusa Tokusa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Curved rim and fresh Wakakusa green glaze give the bowl an unusually fluid silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Fine Tokusa stripes bring a traditional linear pattern into a more expressive serving form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Generous 18cm size works for salads, pasta, individual mains or shared side dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is what makes this bowl immediately different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than forming a regular circle, it rises and falls in a soft curve, giving the 18cm serving bowl a more sculptural presence on the table. The fresh green wakakusa glaze and fine vertical tokusa stripes emphasise that movement without making the design feel busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusa takes its name from horsetail, whose straight stems inspired the long-used Japanese stripe pattern. Here those orderly lines contrast with the irregular outline of the bowl, bringing structure and movement together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is useful beyond one particular cuisine. It works for an individual pasta or salad, a main with sauce, roasted vegetables, or a shared side placed in the centre of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita, Saga Prefecture, in ceramic rather than porcelain, giving this piece a distinctly different character from the smoother white porcelain bowls elsewhere in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozaki Touki 尾崎陶器","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928466714967,"sku":"BOW-CER-ARI-OSA-001-","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04984.jpg?v=1777669209"},{"product_id":"soup-bowl-urushi-lacquerd-akane","title":"Aizu Lacquerware Soup Bowl, Deep Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Deep red lacquer reveals the wood grain, giving each bowl its own pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• An outward-curving rim and shaped foot make it comfortable to hold and sip from.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Lightweight wood transfers heat slowly, making the bowl well suited to warm soup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• A folded-hands mark underneath expresses gratitude for food and the people who prepared it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red colour follows the grain through this bowl, giving the surface a richness that changes as you turn it in your hands. The finish is fuki-urushi, or wiped lacquer: repeated applications are wiped back and dried, leaving the wood visible beneath the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by craftspeople in Aizuwakamatsu, the bowl uses sen wood from Hokkaido. Its outward-curving hasori rim makes sipping easier, while the shaped foot gives your fingers somewhere to rest when lifting it. The light wooden body transfers heat slowly, adding to the comfort of holding a warm bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for soup, rice or a small serving of porridge. Underneath, a discreet folded-hands mark expresses thanks for the food and those who prepared it. Presented in a gift box, it makes a thoughtful gift that can become part of everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476053847,"sku":"BOW-LAC-WDH-001-RED","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04716.jpg?v=1777221963"},{"product_id":"kurikyu-odate-bentwood-bowl","title":"Odate Magewappa Bentwood Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Bent cedar carries flowing grain around the bowl, with an overlapping seam revealing its construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Approximately 66g, with a lightness you notice each time you lift it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Naturally insulating wood helps keep soup and porridge warm while you eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Gently tapered sides allow matching bowls to stack neatly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first surprise is the weight. At approximately 66g, this cedar bowl is easy to lift and hold throughout a meal, while the wood’s natural insulation helps keep food warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurikyu makes it in Odate, Akita, bending thin cedar into a gently tapered shape. Closely spaced grain follows the sides and changes direction at the overlapping joint. It is a small detail that makes the way the bowl is constructed part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear urethane protects both surfaces without hiding the grain, making the bowl practical for soup, rice or a modest serving of porridge. After eating, hand wash and wipe dry. Matching bowls stack neatly, so a material that feels different in the hands still fits comfortably into an everyday cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurikyu 栗久老鋪","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476184919,"sku":"BOW-WOD-KUR-001-M","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03356_df01a4aa-cfa1-4cea-aef1-2c6edcc4721c.jpg?v=1774905681"},{"product_id":"shirasagi-sibo-series-wooden-bowl","title":"Yamanaka Ware Sibo Wooden Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Lacquer mixed with tofu creates a finely pebbled surface with a leather-like feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• The textured exterior gives your fingers more purchase around the rounded bowl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Muted colour contrasts with warm wood grain, pairing easily with everyday ceramics and glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSibo’s softly coloured surface has a texture you might not expect from a wooden bowl. Fine, pebbled lacquer gives the exterior a leather-like feel, contrasting with the smooth finish and visible grain inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasagi Mokkou turns each bowl from Japanese cherry wood in Yamanaka, Ishikawa. The exterior uses shibo-urushi, a traditional technique that mixes lacquer with tofu to create its distinctive texture. The result is practical as well as tactile, giving your fingers more purchase when you hold the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Beige and Green have a clear urethane finish inside to reveal the wood’s individual grain. Their rounded shape suits a small serving of soup, rice or breakfast yoghurt, while the muted colours sit comfortably alongside the tableware you already use. It is the contrast between the two surfaces that makes this bowl particularly enjoyable to pick up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/shirasagi-set?variant=53280016662871\"\u003eShirasagi bundle set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirasagi 白鷺木工","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":52928476348759,"sku":"BOW-WOD-SSG-001-BEI","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928476381527,"sku":"BOW-WOD-SSG-001-GRN","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04917.jpg?v=1777480033"},{"product_id":"lacqure-bowl-cherry-blossom-pattern-pair","title":"Echizen Lacquerware Bowl Pair, Cherry Blossom, Black \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Matched black-and-red meoto-wan pair, traditionally associated with sharing everyday life together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Cherry blossoms appear inside each bowl, gradually revealed through the meal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• A meaningful wedding, anniversary or new-home gift designed to keep being used afterwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two bowls are designed as a pair rather than simply sold as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Japan as meoto-wan, paired bowls traditionally represent two people sharing everyday life together. One is finished in black and the other in red, giving each person their own bowl while keeping the pair visually connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossoms appear inside both bowls, so part of the decoration is gradually revealed as the meal is eaten. Sakura’s association with spring and new beginnings gives the design a natural connection with weddings, anniversaries and other new chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with urushi lacquer in the Echizen lacquerware tradition, the bowls are approximately 12cm across and made for everyday use after the occasion itself has passed: soup, rice, porridge or smaller side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928664043863,"sku":"BOW-LAC-EUL-001-GBX","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05028.jpg?v=1778169919"},{"product_id":"lacqure-bowl-external-pattern-black-and-red-pair","title":"Echizen Lacquerware Bowl Pair, Line Pattern, Black \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Matched black-and-red bowls with a restrained line pattern for a quieter, contemporary look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-applied urushi gives the surface depth and a smooth, warm feel in the hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• A practical pair for everyday meals that also works naturally as a couple or housewarming gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair takes a more understated approach to lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and red bowls share the same simple line pattern, giving the set a coordinated look without making the decoration the centre of attention. The restrained design makes them easy to combine with ceramic plates, wooden tableware or other everyday pieces already at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe urushi lacquer is applied by hand in successive coats, creating a smooth surface with more depth than a sprayed decorative finish. In the hands, lacquerware also feels warmer and lighter than a similarly sized ceramic bowl, which suits the way these bowls are intended to be held while eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 14.4cm across, they are larger than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/lacqure-bowl-cherry-blossom-pattern-pair?variant=52928664043863\u0026amp;_pos=3\u0026amp;_fid=9343b87c3\u0026amp;_ss=c\"\u003eCherry Blossom pair\u003c\/a\u003e and work comfortably for soup, rice, porridge, noodles or side dishes. The black-and-red pairing also gives two people their own distinct bowl while keeping the table visually connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than carrying the stronger symbolism of the Cherry Blossom version, this pair earns its place through everyday usefulness and a quieter design that can stay in regular rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928664797527,"sku":"BOW-LAC-EUL-002-","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05076.jpg?v=1778170388"},{"product_id":"nature-salad-bowl-leaves","title":"NATURE Porcelain Salad Bowl, Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Red dots and blue leaves sit at different depths in the glaze, giving the pattern a layered, dimensional look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wide, open form suits individual salads, starters, soup, pasta and side dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Two small side grips make the bowl easy to lift and pass around the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NATURE Salad Bowl combines a wide, open shape with just enough depth for both plated and spoonable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for an individual salad or starter, then just as naturally for soup, roasted vegetables, pasta or a generous side. Small flat grips on either side give you an easy place to hold the bowl when carrying or passing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf pattern has more depth than it first appears. 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Instead, small flashes appear through the softly clouded surface, catching the light differently as the bowl moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the character of Kinsai Awayuki, or “Gold Light Snow”. Handmade Edo Glass is paired with real Kanazawa gold leaf, while the translucent, snow-like finish keeps the effect light rather than heavily decorative. At 11cm wide and 5.5cm high, it is particularly useful for the smaller servings that benefit from a little presentation: ice cream, panna cotta, berries, yoghurt and fruit, as well as appetisers, small salads and side dishes. The clear glass also lets the colours of the food remain visible beneath the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl is handmade, so small bubbles and variations in shape, glass tone and gold placement are part of its individual character rather than signs of a perfectly uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55325692723543,"sku":"BOW-GLS-OEX-001-IND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05144.jpg?v=1778181207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/collections\/soup_motif-dark.png?v=1790805548","url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/soup-salad-bowls.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}