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What is the Purpose of the 'Bulge' on Hot Pot Bowls? A Chef from Japan Reveals the Answer.

What is the Purpose of the 'Bulge' on Hot Pot Bowls? A Chef from Japan Reveals the Answer.

In Taiwan, hot pot is loved all year round, and hot pot restaurants are always bustling with customers. However, many people are puzzled by the 'bulge' design on hot pot bowls. A chef with 20 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant has provided an explanation. He stated that this type of bowl is called a 'tonsui,' designed for drinking soup or holding hot dishes with broth, allowing diners to hold it without burning their fingers.

Netizens have shared their experiences and curiosities, wondering about this design's practical use. The chef emphasized that these bowls are intended for soup, not for serving rice.