At 12cm across and 250ml capacity, this is a compact serving bowl rather than a personal food bowl. It is well-suited to a portion of hummus or dip for two to three people, a small handful of olives or nuts, a ramekin-style portion of sauce, or a single-person snack portion. It is not large enough to serve as a side dish for a main course in the way the 21cm ramen bowl would be.

Yes. The bowl is microwave safe, so it can be used to warm dips or sauces directly in the bowl before serving. Stoneware retains heat reasonably well once warmed, which helps keep contents at temperature on the table for longer than a thin ceramic or glass bowl would. Handle with care after microwaving as the stoneware itself will become warm.

Yes. The nibble bowl shares the same textured geometric design family and all six colourways with the Mikasa Stoneware Ramen Bowl and Side Plate. Four of the six colourways (Indigo Chevron, Grey Floral, Blue Arc, Geometric Lime) also appear on the Mikasa Stoneware Mug. This makes it straightforward to build a coordinated table setting across the full range.

That depends on what you are serving. For a spread with three or four different dips or snacks, three to four bowls is a practical starting point. Each bowl is available individually, so you can order as many as you need in the same colourway or mix colourways for a more varied look. Contact us if you want to check stock levels across colourways before ordering in quantity.

The footed base means the bowls do not nest as flush as flat-based designs, so they take up slightly more vertical space when stacked. For a small number of bowls this is unlikely to be a significant issue, but if storage space is limited it is worth bearing in mind before ordering several. Stacking carefully with the feet resting on the rim of the bowl below will keep them stable.