Tonsui dipping bowl for sauce, nabe, or fondue

A tonsui is typically used to serve dipping sauce for tempura or as a serving bowl for Japanese nabe hot pot. Aesthetics have always played an essential role in traditional Japanese cuisine, and the choice of tableware is just as important as the choice of ingredients.

While many other cuisines prefer a plain white canvas, Japanese chefs use plates, bowls, glasses, serving utensils, and chopsticks to enhance and complement the presentation of food.