4 Recommended Mino Ware Ramen Bowl

Mino ware, produced in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, has a history spanning over 1,300 years. Renowned for its diverse styles and techniques, Mino ware captivates with its uniqueness and beauty. It is crafted by skilled artisans with exceptional expertise. As the leading producer in Japan, Mino ware accounts for 60% of Japan's tableware production, making it an essential part of Japanese dining. If you’re interested in Japanese tableware, consider starting with Mino ware. It will surely add charm to your dishes!

Today, we will explore the allure of Mino ware by introducing ramen bowls, one of the popular items in Japanese cuisine. Find your favorite ramen bowl from these selections.

■  4 Recommended  Mino Ware Ramen Bowl

1. Traditional Japanese Patterns

This is a bowl of rice topped with an arabesque pattern in blue and white. The arabesque pattern is one of the most commonly used Japanese patterns in tableware. This kind of blue and white bowl is used in many Japanese dining tables. It will surely enhance the deliciousness of Japanese food, whether you serve ramen, udon or soba noodles!

Mino Ware Ramen Bowl The Arabesque Pattern(美濃焼 -Mino ware)
This is a Ramen Bowl that holds a large amount of food.
Its large size makes it ideal for noodles, such as soba, udon, and ramen.

 

2. A Stylish Finish with Brush Patterns

This bowl has a sophisticated black finish.

Using a glaze that changes color within the kiln, each product showcases unique variations such as glaze pooling, color gradients, pinholes, iron spots, and surface texture, making every bowl slightly different. The rich hues created by the glaze are accented with brush patterns, resulting in a captivating piece.

Mino Ware RamenBowl 明世荒刷毛(Akeyoarabake)
Ramen bowl with brush patterns

3. Eye-Catching with Kanji Characters

This bowl features a glossy blue and white finish, with the names of various ramen types (tonkotsu, shio, miso, shoyu) prominently written in Japanese inside the bowl.

It’s a bowl truly made for ramen. Owning this bowl would certainly mark you as a genuine ramen enthusiast.

 Mino Ware Kanji Ramen Bowl (美濃焼 Mino ware)
What kind of ramen do you like? tonkotus,shio,miso and shoyu ramen

4. Expressing Japan’s Snow

This bowl is designed to represent Japanese snow patterns but with warm tones.

Perfect for those who want both a rustic and soft impression. Using a glaze that changes color within the kiln, each product displays unique variations such as glaze pooling, color gradients, pinholes, iron spots, and surface texture, making every bowl slightly different. The result is a charming piece with a simple, warm appearance created by the glaze’s rich hues.

Mino Ware Ramen Bowl 砂地藍流し (Sunajiainagashi)
Ramen Bowl with Japanese Gradation Pattern

■ What kind of bowl do you use to eat ramen?

So, have you found your favorite ramen bowl? In Japan, a variety of ramen bowls are produced in Mino ware, including those with traditional Japanese patterns, sophisticated designs, and even bowls with kanji characters. Eating ramen in your favorite bowl should make it taste even better.

■We also introduce delicious instant ramen here.

TOP4 Japanese Premium Instant Noodle・Ramen (2024 Updated)
 Japanese ramen is loved by people all over the world, and now you can easily enjoy the taste of famous ramen restaurants with instant ramen. In this issue, we will introduce four instant ramen dishes that reproduce the authentic taste of ramen, which can be enjoyed by those who have given up trying ramen because it is too far from home.