Japanese Miso Soup Bowls

Japanese miso bowls are a small type of bowl that’s ideally sized for traditional miso soup. Miso, traditionally made from dashi stock, is a perfect accompaniment to many Japanese dishes. 

Miso soup is traditionally consumed straight from the bowl, without any spoons, as a side to dishes such as sushi, rice dishes and vegetables. Miso bowls often include seasonal optional ingredients based on region and season, such as wakame, tofu and mushrooms.

Japanese miso bowls are often called shiru-wan, or the more polite term, owan. They are specifically designed for hot soups like miso, and are small enough to drink from – no spoons needed, unless you prefer it this way! 

Miso bowls are traditionally made from lacquered wood; however, nowadays many Japanese miso bowls are made from ceramic and melamine materials. Our range of miso soup bowls includes a wide variety  of different types and designs, so you can create your own collection of Japanese tableware and serve miso soup perfectly at home! 

In many cases, yes they are! Please see the full description of each product for more details.

Definitely! They're great for breakfast cereals, fruit salads, rice dishes and more. Also, since they're so beautiful, they make great smaller serving bowls.

Yes, all of our miso bowls are made in Japan and finished by hand.

Yes! Traditionally, miso soup doesn’t require soup spoons, so you can drink it straight from one of our Japanese miso soup bowls. However, if you’d prefer to use a spoon with your miso, check out our range of soup spoons to find one that perfectly complements the beauty and authenticity of your new miso bowl.

Discover our range of Japanese miso soup bowls today and transform your home cooking experience. Looking for great miso soup recipes? Check out our journal for more miso inspiration!