Conte ｜ Meal bowl, round tray, flat colander 180

This is the "Meal Bowl, Round Tray, and Flat Colander 180" 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.

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[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



First, please watch the video. 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 180 has a capacity of approximately 1600ml and is recommended for making salads, mixed dishes, vinegared dishes, etc.

Keep it clean

The Makanai series does not have the rim that often rolls in on stainless steel bowls, so it is easy to wash and does not get clogged with powder, so you can always use it cleanly. 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

The small outer diameter and deep structure provide ample capacity, making the center of gravity stable and easy to mix and whip quickly.

For efficient cooking

It is designed to drain well and not easily tip over even with chopsticks in it, and it is easy to remove even when stacked with the same size. It is recommended to have multiple sizes that you use frequently, as it makes cooking preparations more efficient and easy to store.

Convenient for temporary storage and draining

If you have the "Flat Colander 180", you can combine it with the "Makanai Bowl 180" 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]
[After draining, place on a flat colander. Photo shows staff bowl 220]
Draining is also possible using a combination of a round tray 180 and a flat colander 180.

Can be used as a tub or lid

The "Maru Bat 180" 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 180." 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.
[Photo is of the Makanai Round Tray 220]

Choose from 3 sizes

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 180, staff round tray 180, staff flat colander 180
[Size (approx.)] Meal bowl 180: φ183 × H103 mm, Meal round tray 180: φ188 × H18 mm, Meal flat colander 180: φ188 × H14 mm
[Capacity (approx.)] Meal bowl 180: 1600ml, Meal round tray 180: 400ml
[Weight (approx.)] Meal bowl 180: 315g, Meal round tray 180: 180g, Meal flat colander 180: 132g
[Country of origin] Japan (Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture)
[Notes] Staff Bowl: Winner of the 2016 Good Design Award, iF design award 2018 Gold Award, and 2018 Red Dot Design Award. Staff Round Tray and Staff Flat Colander: Winner of the 2017 Good Design Award.

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.