Rating of the best bowl sets for 2022

The first bowls for tea appeared 22 centuries ago and were made simply from clay. For that time, it was the most affordable technology for making dishes. Over time, it became possible to make other types of containers for tea and products, but dishes that were simple in shape had their advantages. The ranking of the best bowl sets for 2022 includes products from different materials, differing in size and purpose.

Purpose of bowls

The word "piala" is most often associated with tea drinking. Soup bowls are bought for the house. It is convenient to pour first courses in them. Unlike plates, they have high sides and the chance of spilling food, transferring it to the table, is significantly reduced. Dinner bowls in Russia have long been called spit, leather jackets. This name took root, first of all, in the south of the country, in Kazakhstan, then spread throughout the territory.
Nomads preferred dishes without handles. It folded compactly, ceramic practically did not break and was suitable for storing bulk products.

By appointment, bowls are divided into several types. The smallest of them are tea, Japanese. They hold 25-50 ml of drink. They are thin-walled, made of porcelain, expanded at the top so that the hot drink has time to cool and not burn. Miniature fragile dishes help to focus on tea drinking and philosophical reflections.

There is a whole science of how to choose dishes for a tea ceremony. Its shape depends on the temperature of the brewing drink, its composition. The volume of the teapot should be enough for exactly two servings of tea.

Recommendations of experts - to drink a hot drink, you need to choose a container with two walls that keep heat like a thermos. Glazed cups are used for their intended purpose when brewing Gaudan oolong tea and other varieties of tea with a high content of essential oils.

In eastern countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and others, tea is served in dishes from 120 ml and above. In Russia, a saucer is replaced with bowls, but the volume of liquid is 200 ml or more.They expand sharply at the top, creating optimal conditions for cooling the drink.

The soup scythe does not need to be held in your hands, it stands on the table. Therefore, most models do not have a base at the bottom. The volume can be different 250-600 ml. The best porcelain with high walls and a wide bottom.

Salads and cereals are put on the table in medium-sized leather jackets from 200 ml. According to buyers, not only porcelain is suitable for this, but also plastic, wood, glass. Dishes for table setting, cutlery, should have an attractive appearance. They are original products, often being an element of decor.

The rating of quality products includes bowls for bulk products, desserts. They have additional functionality to create a festive mood. Small in volume, about 200-300 ml, bright or with original drawings.

The rating does not include bowls for washing hands. They are used in areas where pilaf is traditionally eaten with the hands. They are large and wide at the top, they can accommodate both brushes at the same time and warm water.

Manufacturing materials

The first bowls were made of clay. With the development of technology and the development of the production of new materials, the material for the manufacture of dishes also changed. Now, in 2022, you can find containers from:

• metal - chasing;
• porcelain - mainly Japan and China;
• glass - Europe;
• wood - domestic producers and China;
• faience;
• plastic.

As an original souvenir from a trip to the southern countries, dishes from coconut are brought. It has a ready-made form, it is enough to cut it into two parts and dry it. Suitable for desserts and as decoration.

The best bowls of different types

Our Best of 2022 review includes popular models that our customers love. When compiling it, customer reviews and expert opinion were taken into account. The top contains a description and characteristics of each species.

teahouses

The criteria for choosing tea utensils is the type of tea that will be drunk from it. For drinks brewed with boiling water and immediately served to guests, bowls with an expanding top are chosen. Infused and filled with water at a temperature of 80 degrees, can be consumed from a container with even walls.

Rishtan Ceramics

140 rub.
1st place, traditions of Fergana.

The company got its name from its location - the city of Rishtan, which is located in Uzbekistan, Fergana region. Pottery production of bowls and other utensils originated in this area in antiquity. At first they produced only for themselves. When the Silk Road was laid through the Ferghana Valley, bowls for tea painted with national patterns began to be sold to merchants or exchanged for other goods.

The shape of the bowl is oval, on a low base. Inside and outside hand painted. Natural paints, after annealing in an oven, become hard, durable, impermeable to water and withstand boiling water.

The bowl material is ceramic. Diameter - 9.5 cm, volume - 150 ml.

• beautiful;
• ceramic;
• real Uzbek bowl;
• decorates the table and kitchen;
• easy to clean;
• does not burn hands;
• cheap.

• deficiencies were not found.

Awakening 180 ml

400 rub.
2nd place, Japanese ceramics.

Traditional Japanese tableware is not popular with our customers. Only some fans of the eastern country are ready to drink tea from a bowl that barely fits in their fingers.Tea models "Awakening" are designed taking into account the tastes and habits of the Russian buyer. It has a volume of 180 ml.

The bowl with a height of 5.4 cm and a diameter of 8.5 cm is made of Japanese porcelain in accordance with ancient technologies. On a blue surface, a pattern of a dark shade appears slightly. The hemisphere rests on a small base - a leg.

If desired, you can choose the same shade teapot Kushu and assemble the service.

• beautiful shape;
• porcelain;
• delicate colors;
• comfortable;
• service package available.

• beats, fragile.

Uzbek dishes (P11M123)

716 rub.
3rd place, set of 6 pieces.

A set of ceramic bowls with traditional Uzbek hand painting. The shape is semicircular on a stand. The drawing is located on the walls inside, outside and bottom. The volume of dishes is 200 ml, convenient for drinking tea. Includes 6 pieces.

The coating with glaze makes the surface durable, significantly increases the service life of the dishes. A container with a diameter of 11 cm is convenient to hold traditionally with two hands and at the same time the narrowed bottom allows you to pick up the bowl with your fingers from below.

Dense, homogeneous in composition, made of ceramics, tolerates use in a microwave oven, washing in a dishwasher in normal modes. A set of Uzbek dishes is perfect for table setting.

• hand-painted;
• with oriental pattern;
• durable;
• simple care;
• beautiful;
• budget cost per set.

• deficiencies were not observed.

Soup

The scythe is usually made of porcelain and faience and has thick walls to keep soups hot.What are - mainly the shape of a hemisphere and a volume of more than 200 ml, in some cases up to 600 ml - the preference of strong men.

Ceramics Gallery "Secret Signs"

265 rub.
1st place, convex relief.

Soup bowls from the company Ceramics Gallery collection "Secret Signs" deservedly won the sympathy of customers. Faience, covered with colored and food glaze, is designed for daily use for first courses. The product is not afraid of hot soups. Thick walls keep the temperature of the dish and do not burn your hands. The relief surface looks original.

 

Experts do not recommend putting dinner bowls in the microwave. The density of the walls is uneven, faience can crack. The dishes are washed by hand and dishwasher without the use of abrasive products.

The handmade bowls are approximately 5 cm high and 13 cm in diameter. They hold 250 ml of liquid.

• optimal volume;
• practical;
• suitable for everyday use;
• handmade;
• budgetary;
• simple care.

• cannot be placed in the microwave.

Field 600 cm3

379 rub.
2nd place, new.

The company "Make a Miracle" has released a new collection of bowls for soup. More than others, buyers liked the new Field 600 model. Snow-white porcelain with a delicate abstract pattern looks elegant, especially if there are several items on the table. The shape of the jacket is round with a low base. The volume of 600 ml is suitable for first courses for an adult.

The diameter of the product is 14 cm, the height of the walls is 7.5 cm. The bowl is designed for use in the microwave and dishwasher.Durable glaze that covers the entire surface, is not erased or scratched by abrasive detergents.

• tender;
• beautiful;
• affordable;
• easy care in the dishwasher;
• large volume.

• deficiencies were not found.

LE PALAIS 10-11 cm

2060 rub.
3rd place, made of olive wood.

Many centuries ago, people were treated with the bark, fruits and foliage of the Shrovetide tree, as the olive was called in those days. Only oil was extracted from it, berries were not used. Connoisseurs of the unique qualities of wood willingly buy bowls made of olive wood, even at a high price. They know that in addition to the beauty of unique patterns, it has bactericidal properties. Listeria and salmonella are killed in a dish made of oilseed tree literally in 3-5 minutes.

Dense solid wood is perfectly polished, is not afraid of water of any temperature, and for decades retains its appearance even with daily use. The LE PALAIS 10-11 cm model is designed for soups and other first courses.

A bowl without a base with a wall height of 3.5 cm.

• kills bacteria;
• does not burn fingers;
• keeps the dish hot;
• does not absorb odors;
• beautiful natural pattern.

• expensive;
• supports combustion.

For salads, cereals

For dishes for salads and second courses, the requirements for strength and moisture resistance are lower. Very hot and liquid are not poured into leather jackets. The criteria for choosing such containers are a beautiful view, resistance to moisture.

UNABI D12 H7

550 rub.
1 place, for everyday use.

The UNABI bowl is made of wood, better known as jujube - Chinese date. It has juicy, tasty fruits and hard, dense wood. Unabi grows in southern countries.The dishes from it are beautiful, durable. With daily use, it lasts for years. It is distinguished by the presence of components that protect against moisture penetration and preserve the beauty of the natural wood pattern.

The Unabi model is intended for second courses, cereals and salads. Height - 7 cm, diameter - 12 cm, volume - 250 ml. The material does not absorb odors, does not lose its appearance and is always warm to the touch.

• natural material;
• does not burn hands;
• does not absorb odors;
• easy to clean;
• beautiful drawing.

• can not be washed in the dishwasher and soaked;
• afraid of fire.

Wooden Khokhloma 60×120

290 rub.
2nd place, Khokhloma painting.

The bowls fully correspond to their name - wooden Khokhloma. They are carved and painted by hand, each of them is unique. Bright colorful dishes will decorate any kitchen, and a daily lunch will turn into a holiday. Covered with a resistant transparent varnish, the bowl is not afraid of water, acidic and alkaline liquids. You can pour salads, dishes with side dishes into it.

Production material - natural wood. Painting decoration. The height of the product ranges from 60-70 mm, diameter: 120-130 mm. Drawing in traditional colors: black, gold, red.

• beautiful view;
• make the table elegant;
• wood;
• inexpensive;
• durable coating.

• you can not pour hot first courses;
• afraid of fire.

Turquoise A La Plage ASA-Selection

1860 rub.
3rd place, beauty is in simplicity.

Model Turquoise A La Plage ASA-Selection did not take the lead in the rating of buyers only because of the high cost. It is acquired by true connoisseurs of original forms and handicrafts.

The best manufacturers use the latest technology to create original and practical tableware. A novelty from Germany - porcelain bowls with one-sided glass coating. The company has released a collection of dishes A La Plage under the brand name ASA-Selection.

A distinctive feature of salad bowls is the beauty of forms and simplicity. Monochromatic containers with a slightly modified, non-standard configuration are produced in bright colors. The height of the sides with a base is 5.9 cm with a diameter in the range of 18-19.5 cm. They are a hybrid of a standard bowl and a salad bowl.

• bright;
• original design;
• choice of colors;
• handmade;
• perfectly smooth surface of glazed porcelain;
• simple care;
• are washed in the dishwasher.

• high price.

For sweets and bulk products

Nuts, sweets, dessert are placed in a braid, which is also a table decoration. Dishes made of wood with an original painting or natural pattern, plastic of an original shape and other materials are a bright spot on the table and create a mood.

Guzzini Tiffany

480 rub.
1 place, 300 ml, transparent.

The Italian company Guzzini has been supplying the European market with original and practical tableware for more than a century. Her new product, the Tiffany dessert bowl, is the result of the firm's constant development and experimentation. The utensils are made of food grade plastic. In terms of transparency it is not inferior to glass, but much stronger, not afraid of impacts, combined with a dishwasher.

The Tiffany set is designed to serve sweets such as jam and honey, bulk products - nuts, sweets. The Tiffany model has a diameter of 12 cm, a height of 7 cm, and a capacity of 300 ml. The shape is tapered towards the bottom.

Buyers appreciated the affordable price, variety of colors and elegant look in Guzzini products. Plastic bowls look especially beautiful in the rays of the sun in an open-air cottage or a balcony or terrace. The relief surface sparkles, shimmers and scatters colored "bunnies" around it.

• Beautiful design;
• choice of colors;
• average price;
• durable;
• can be placed in the dishwasher.

• cannot be hot.

AKCAM «Jasmin»

800 rub.
2nd place, luxurious table decoration.

The Turkish plant AKCAM has been the best foreign manufacturer of original, luxurious-looking products since 1947. It specializes in the production of glassware, most of which are bowls. The design is developed by European designers, taking into account the national characteristics of the manufacturer. As a result, there are novelties with an original pattern - the interpretation of the East by third-party artists.

Jasmin glass dessert bowl has the same wall thickness. As a result, the pattern that is convex on the inside is repeated on the outside as recesses. According to the Eastern tradition, the bowl is decorated on the inner surface. The ornament has a background with changing tones from light beige to bright green or scarlet. All convex elements of the bottom and walls are covered with gilding. Outside, through the colored glass, dark areas shine through in places.

Bowl "Jasmin" is designed for bulk products. The top diameter is 15 cm.

• luxurious look;
• great decoration for the kitchen;
• original design;
• large volume.

• it is difficult to wash the relief surface;
• afraid of temperature changes.

High wooden bowl D12 H7

470 rub.
3rd place, drawing of natural wood.

The Siberian Beresto company makes its dishes from natural wood by hand. In the production of products, a combination of ancient and modern technologies is used. Made from cedar, the snack bowl is topped with linseed oil to keep moisture out. The product of domestic manufacturers is not afraid of hot water, but it is not recommended to leave it in a wooden bowl for a long time.

Follow the advice of care professionals: wash without soaking, wipe dry.

The oil finish preserves and enhances the natural grain of the wood. If desired, the bowl can be painted independently.

The bowl with stand has a height of 7 cm, a half-ball shape and a diameter of 12 cm. Capacity 350 ml. Designed for snacks, dry foods.

• natural wood;
• beautiful wood pattern;
• you can paint yourself;
• does not absorb water.

• cannot be soaked;
• It is not recommended to put in the microwave.

How to choose the right bowls and make a set

What to look for when choosing bowls - their purpose and quantity in the set. Fans of Japanese ceremonies choose a pair of fine porcelain and a teapot for them. Uzbek braid, sets of 6 items, will suit our compatriots for tea. Volume from 180 ml, expanded at the top and having a base under a narrowed bottom.

For buyers who care about how much the dishes cost, there is a wide range in cost in each type of bowl.

The main mistakes when choosing are to buy a braid of large volume or in appearance, without taking into account its purpose.

Determining which company is better, you need to know the traditions of the manufacturer.In Japan and China, delicate porcelain is made that requires careful handling. It's for small portions. Europeans use both new technologies and traditions of their ancestors. Their dishes are durable, designed for daily use and the volumes fit the appetites of our compatriots.

Where to buy good dishes

When determining where to buy good sets of bowls, you should consider the features of the products. Japanese mini-containers in a large selection are available in specialty stores. Similarly, Uzbek dishes are widely represented on the shelves.

You can find a set that won your heart in the online store. Large selection of products and materials. All terms of delivery and payment are registered. The selected dishes are easy to order online from any region and receive at home.

Bowls are a kind of ancient dishes, convenient and practical, used in our time. You can choose a braid for soup and salad, tea and sweets from any material from the manufacturer you like.