Conte ｜ Meal bowl, round tray, flat colander 130

This is the "Meal Bowl, Round Tray, and Flat Colander 130" by Conte, a brand that makes kitchen utensils in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, a city famous for metal processing. It is a "non-rolling" tool that does not roll up the edges that are common with stainless steel bowls, and is designed to be hygienic and easy to use for daily kitchen use.

Click here for a list of Conte's works.

[Staff Bowl]
2016 Good Design Award Winner
2017 Niigata IDS Design Competition IDS Award Winner
2018 German Reddot Design Award Winner
2018 Germany iF DESIGN GOLD AWARD Winner

[Staff meal round tray & staff meal flat colander]
2017 Good Design Award Winner
Winner of the IDS Award at the 2018 Niigata IDS Design Competition
2018 Japan Tsubame Industrial Design Competition Jury Special Award Winner



Please watch the video first. It's simple and functional, and I think it conveys the appeal of the product.

[Top left: Meal round tray and flat colander 220, Top right: Meal bowl 220, Bottom: Meal bowl 180]

The Makanai Bowl 130 has a capacity of 640 ml and is convenient for preparing small meals such as side dishes for bento lunches, and can stir up to six eggs.
[Two or three eggs give you plenty of room to mix]

Keep it clean

Since there is no edge roll-in that is common with stainless steel bowls, it is easy to wash and can be used cleanly without clogging with powder. The material used is high-quality 18-8 stainless steel made in Tsubame-Sanjo, which is rust-resistant and durable.
[The staff bowl, round tray, and flat colander have no edges that get caught in them, so dirt does not accumulate.]

Easy to mix

It has a small outer diameter, a deep structure, ample capacity, and a stable center of gravity, making it easy to mix.

For efficient cooking

Since there is no edge roll-in, the liquid drains well, and it is designed not to tip over even when a measuring spoon is put in. It is recommended to have multiple sizes that you use frequently, as it is easy to store and efficient for cooking.
[From the left: staff bowls 130, 180, and 220]

Convenient for temporary storage and draining

If you have the "Flat Colander 130", you can combine it with the "Makanai Bowl 130" to conveniently store ingredients after cutting them or to drain them. The shape of the punched tray is a stainless steel plate with holes, so ingredients do not get stuck in the mesh like with a woven colander.
[Easy to drain. Pictured is Makanai Bowl 180]
[After draining, place on a flat colander. Photo shows staff bowl 220]

Draining is also possible using a combination of the Round Tray 130 and the Flat Colander 130.

Can be used as a tub or lid

The "Maru Bat 130" can be used for preparing food, such as dusting with flour or dipping in seasoning, and can also be used as a lid for the "Makanai Bowl 130." It can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time without wrapping, and the bowls can be stacked by covering them with a lid, saving work space.

Choose from 3 sizes

You can choose from three sizes depending on the amount of food you want to cook or prepare, and the purpose. The "Makanai Bowl 130" has a capacity of 640ml and is convenient for small dishes such as preparing side dishes for bento lunches, and can stir up to six eggs. The "Makanai Bowl 180" has a capacity of 1600ml and is perfect for making salads, vinegared dishes, etc. The "Makanai Bowl 220" has a capacity of 3000ml and is the perfect size for tasks such as washing whole vegetables, mixing flour for bread and sweets, and kneading hamburger dough.

The brand "conte" was launched by Ichibishi Metals, a metal processing manufacturer that specializes in stainless steel materials and was founded in 1977 in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, a major production area for stainless steel processing, together with designer Rina Ono and buyer Akiko Hino. Conte's items are all comfortable kitchen utensils that are indispensable for daily cooking. They have won numerous awards, including the Good Design Award.
Click here for a list of Conte's works.


This "non-rolling" tool does not have the curled edges that are common with stainless steel bowls, and is designed to be hygienic and easy to use for everyday use in the kitchen.

[Product name] Staff bowl 130, staff round tray 130, staff flat colander 130
[Size (approx.)] Meal bowl 130: φ137 × H76 mm, Meal round tray 130: φ140 × H18 mm, Meal flat colander 130: φ140 × H14 mm
[Capacity (approx.)] Meal bowl 130: 640ml, Meal round tray 130: 200ml
[Weight (approx.)] Meal bowl 130: 168g, Meal round tray 130: 104g, Meal flat colander 130: 72g
[Material] 18-8 stainless steel
[Country of origin] Japan (Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture)
[Notes] Staff Bowl: Winner of the Good Design Award in 2016 and the German IF Design Award in 2018. Staff Round Tray & Staff Flat Colander: Winner of the Good Design Award in 2017.

Dishwasher ○
●Precautions for use: When using for the first time, wash thoroughly with dishwashing detergent or similar before use.
・After use, wash off dirt with dishwashing detergent or similar and wipe off any water as soon as possible.

●Please be sure to check before purchasing.
Due to the nature of the material, streaks in the stainless steel may look like scratches. These are not scratches but are a result of the nature of the material.