Miya Company Terra Green Ramen Bowls — Set of 2
Miya Company Terra Green Ramen Bowls — Set of 2
Fired in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, an area famous for its tablewares, these ohgigatadon-style ramen bowls are functional and contemporary. Hand-glazed with a stunning mottled/matte finish, the stoneware bowls are equal parts durable and elegant. The mossy color was inspired by Japan’s beautiful gardens and the easily stackable fan-shaped design—a sleeker take on the traditional shape—is a popular choice among Japan’s high-end eateries. The bowls come in a set of two.
Kumagai Kokushuu Sake Set
Kumagai Kokushuu Sake Set
This stunning sake set is done in the Kyo-yaki style distinctive of Kyoto, Japan. It’s lovely for either hot or cold sake and features an elongated carafe that’s tapered at the top and is made from earthenware and finished with a brassy sheen. Available with a set of two cups.
Kumagai Nanban Sake set
Kumagai Nanban Sake set
This stunning sake set is done in the Kyo-yaki style distinctive of Kyoto, Japan. It’s lovely for either hot or cold sake and features a rounder, open-topped sake pot with a lovely pourable spout. This set also is finished with a lovely pewter color, with pops of natural clay peeking through. Available with a set of two cups.
Kumagai Kokushuu Tea Set
Kumagai Kokushuu Tea Set
This beautiful, bronze-hued Japanese tea set is crafted from earthenware and speaks to centuries of tradition. In the 16th century, tea ceremonies became more commonplace and there was an increased demand for artisans to craft tea sets. We love this one’s minimalist shape and built in strainer that holds back loose tea leaves as you pour.
Pingto Bamboo Chopstick Sets
Pingto Bamboo Chopstick Sets
Chopsticks come in all shapes, sizes and materials, These vibrantly colored, durably fashioned chopsticks from Japan are just the right length and width for most anything. We use them beyond the dinner table for stirring drinks, stirring batters and frying delicate items. Take note: The chopsticks come in a six-piece set.
Kinto CAST Iced Tea Glasses — Set of 4
Kinto CAST Iced Tea Glasses — Set of 4
It's hard to find glassware that is both sturdy and delicate. We like the simple, appealing design of Kinto's iced tea glasses, which are heat-resistant and sturdier than traditional glass. The subtle lip on the rims of the glasses emphasize their sleek tapered shape and also make for easier drinking. Established in 1972 in Shiga, Japan, Kinto incorporates Japanese principles of simplicity and subtle elegance into its tableware designs.
Kotobuki Trading Company Clay Rice Cooker (Donabe)
Kotobuki Trading Company Clay Rice Cooker (Donabe)
A traditional piece of Japanese cooking equipment, a donabe is made from earthenware clay and maintains a gentle, even heat thanks to its thickness and the porous nature of the material. We love this one’s rich tenmoku finish (a classic pottery glazing style that dates to the 14th century), as well as its extra-heavy lid, which increases pressure to decrease cook time and ensure the rice steams properly. The vessel is often used to make rice dishes or other filling one-pot meals—for example, koge (scorched rice), in which the bits of rice in contact with the surface of the pot become crunchy and nutty as they overcook, which is difficult to make in a typical electric rice cooker.
Kotobuki Trading Company Terra Green Rice Bowls (Set of 4)
Kotobuki Trading Company Terra Green Rice Bowls (Set of 4)
These deep, minimalist bowls are ideal for rice, noodles or anything, really. They’re made from Japanese stoneware, a popular material for functional yet elegant tabletop items—as it falls somewhere between the utility of clay and the delicacy of porcelain. These bowls feature some hand-done glaze work and come in a lovely, earthy green hue with accents of the material’s natural brown peeking through. Comes in a set of four bowls.
Sukoyaka Brown Genmai Rice
Sukoyaka Brown Genmai Rice
If you are tired of tasteless white rice, let me introduce you to Genmai Rice. When I first tasted genmai two years ago, my first thought was that this rice was a miracle—it cooks quickly, just like white rice, but has the rich, earthy flavor and satisfying chewiness of great brown rice. Once you taste Sukoyaka Genmai, you will never go back. How is this possible? It is an American-grown short-grain brown rice that has had a portion of the outer bran layer is scrubbed away, allowing the grains to hydrate faster while retaining most of their nutritional properties. The nutty, earthy-tasting grains are distinct and just a touch sticky, making the rice perfect for accompanying stir-fries, curries, soups and stews, although I make it two or three times a week as a starter, for any sort of topping from steamed vegetables to quickly grilled chicken or steak. Matt, Card, our food editor, also swears by it for fried rice. He keeps a batch frozen in the freezer for a quick batch: Just defrost on the countertop, and it's ready to go for a virtually instant meal. Buy as much as you can afford, since genmai will become your go-to rice after the first bite.
