Hotpots & pots
Hotpots & Pots
Hotpot cooking is central to Japanese winter dining culture, bringing people together around a shared pot at the centre of the table. Shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, oden, chanko nabe and countless regional variations all follow the same principle: a vessel filled with seasoned broth, placed over heat at the table, and cooked incrementally as people eat. The result is a sociable, unhurried meal that builds in flavour as the evening progresses and suits any group from two to ten.
The right pot is essential to this experience. For shabu-shabu, a wide, relatively shallow stainless pot allows maximum surface area for cooking thin slices of beef and vegetables. For sukiyaki, a cast iron pan is traditional, its heat retention allows the sweet soy sauce mixture to bubble and caramelise without burning. For oden, a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid is needed to hold the variety of ingredients at a steady simmer for several hours. Donabe clay pots are used for mizutaki and other lighter hotpot styles, and their natural insulating properties keep the contents at temperature beautifully.
The donabe collection here includes pieces from several styles and regional traditions. Mie Prefecture's Iga clay is considered the finest for donabe production, producing pots with exceptional heat resistance and the ability to be used directly on a gas flame. The Mishima, Ruri and Tokusa patterns represent different aesthetic approaches, from understated to richly decorated, but all share the same structural quality.
Pairing a good pot with a portable gas burner from Iwatani transforms any dining table into a hotpot station, which is exactly how these dishes are meant to be eaten.
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Donabe Tokusa, Japanese ceramic hot-pot with the traditional Tokusa reed stripe pattern. Classic blue and white design that suits any nabe dinner setting. Artisan Pottery Style Authentic Banko Ware (Banko-yaki / 萬古焼) Product Architecture Traditional Earthenware Clay Hot Pot with...
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Donabe Ruri, Japanese ceramic hot-pot with a luminous Ruri deep blue glaze. Its timeless beauty and exceptional heat retention make it ideal for nabe, soups, and rice cooking. Includes 1 clay pot + 1 lid (size 8) Color Black &...
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The Iwachu Rice Cooker, premium Japanese cast iron pot for cooking perfect short-grain rice on any hob. Cast iron's even heat creates the sought-after okoge crispy crust at the bottom. Includes 1 cast iron pot + heavy-duty lid Dimensions 28...
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The Iwachu Large Casserole is a generous cast iron pot with an enamel interior, ideal for family-sized Japanese stews, curries, and slow-simmered dishes. Includes 1 cast iron casserole pot Dimensions 30 × H11.5 cm, 4.8 kg Heat sources Gas, electric,...
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The Sukiyaki Pot, wide, shallow cast iron pan designed for Japanese sukiyaki hot-pot. Broad surface allows ingredients to cook in the sweet soy sukiyaki sauce at the table. Includes 1 cast iron sukiyaki pot Dimensions 24 × 25 × 7...
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The Iwachu Tempura Fondue Pot Fryer is a cast iron deep fryer with a built-in thermometer and oil draining rack, everything needed for crisp, light Japanese tempura at home. Includes 1 cast iron pot Dimensions 22 × 17 × H10.5...
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The Iwachu Oval Dutch Oven is a premium Japanese cast iron casserole with an enamel interior. Retains heat superbly for slow-cooked stews, braises, and Japanese nimono. Includes 1 oval cast iron pot Dimensions 33.9 × 18.8 cm, 1.5L, 3.5kg Heat...
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The Iwachu Bread Cooker is a cast iron pot designed for baking artisan-style bread on any hob or in the oven. The heavy lid traps steam to create a perfectly crusty loaf every time. Includes 1 cast iron pot +...
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Donabe Mishima, Japanese ceramic hot-pot with a striking Mishima inlaid slip decoration. Traditional technique creating delicate white patterns on dark clay. Beautiful and functional. Product Architecture Handcrafted Traditional Earthenware Clay Pot & Lid Product Serving Size 1–2 People (Perfect for...
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The Cast Iron Pot Tetsu, Japanese cast iron casserole with enamel interior for braising, slow-cooking, and making soups and stews with exceptional heat retention. Provenance Handcrafted in Japan 🇯🇵 Material Heavy-Duty Cast Iron (Resistant to warping & chipping) Size (Dimensions)...