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Red Asian Bowl | Melamine Noodle Bowl | 200mm Diameter | APS DW021
£22.94
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£27.53/ inc vat
- Tough Melamine Construction
- Lightweight Design
- Fully Dishwasher Safe
- Attractive Dimpled Texture
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Product Overview
Stepping up your food presentation is a doddle with this gorgeous red melamine noodle bowl from APS. It’s a real showstopper, designed to make your vibrant Asian dishes, from steaming bowls of ramen to hearty pho, look absolutely incredible. The deep red colour and unique dimpled texture provide the perfect canvas, giving your food an authentic, professional finish that will have customers reaching for their phones to take a picture.
This isn't just a pretty face, though. It's built for the hustle and bustle of a commercial kitchen. Crafted from incredibly tough melamine, this 200mm red ramen bowl is a fantastic, long-lasting alternative to fragile ceramic. It’s lightweight for staff to carry, stackable to save precious shelf space, and completely dishwasher safe, making cleanup at the end of a frantic service a breeze. It’s the perfect partner for noodle bars, pan-Asian restaurants, and busy canteens.
So, if you’re looking for tableware that works as hard as you do and looks the part, you've found it. This bowl combines stunning aesthetics with the practical, hard-wearing performance that modern hospitality demands. It’s an investment in quality presentation and long-term durability, ensuring your dishes always leave the pass looking their absolute best.
Key Features and Benefits
- Tough Melamine Construction: Resists chips and cracks, saving you money on replacements.
- Lightweight Design: Makes it much easier for staff to carry multiple plates.
- Fully Dishwasher Safe: Speeds up your cleaning process during and after service.
- Attractive Dimpled Texture: Gives your dishes an authentic and premium presentation.
- Interlocking & Stackable: Saves a huge amount of valuable kitchen storage space.
- Generous 1.1Ltr Capacity: Ideal for serving hearty portions of soups and noodles.
- Vibrant Red Finish: Provides a brilliant, eye-catching backdrop for your food.
- Mix & Match Range: Lets you create a unique and colourful tableware collection.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: APS
- SKU: DW021
- Material: Melamine
- Internal Material: SAN
- Colour: Red
- Dimensions: 80(H) x 200(Ø)mm
- Capacity: 1.1Ltr | 38¾oz
- Features: Dishwasher Safe, Stackable
Expert Review and Insights
The APS Asia range consistently gets it right, and this red melamine noodle bowl 200mm is no exception. It strikes that perfect balance between authentic aesthetics and pure commercial-grade practicality. The weight is spot on – substantial enough to feel quality, but light enough for a busy service. It's a piece that understands the realities of a professional kitchen.
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- Pro: The colour depth and dimpled finish genuinely elevate food presentation.
- Con: It's not microwave-safe, so reheating food must be done separately.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Katsu & Co, a popular Japanese kitchen in Cardiff, was looking to upgrade their tableware. Their existing ceramic bowls were constantly getting chipped during busy weekend services, leading to high replacement costs and an inconsistent look.
"We were fed up with the constant cycle of buying new bowls. We needed something that looked just as good but could withstand the pressure of our kitchen. The APS bowls were the answer. They look fantastic, our customers love them, and our pot wash team is much happier!"
David Chen – Owner, Katsu & Co
After switching to the APS DW021 noodle bowls, Katsu & Co eliminated breakage costs entirely in the first six months, leading to a significant improvement in their operational budget.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always give your new bowls a thorough wash before their first use.
- Check each bowl upon arrival to ensure there's no damage from transit.
- The interlocking design allows for stable, neat stacking right out of the box.
Keeping It Going
- These bowls are 100% commercial dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
- To prolong their life, avoid using serrated or very sharp knives directly on the surface.
- Never use in a microwave or conventional oven, as melamine is not designed for this.
- Use non-abrasive scouring pads to remove any stubborn food residue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these bowls safe to put in the microwave?
A: No, melamine tableware is not suitable for use in a microwave oven as it can damage the material.
Q: Can I wash the APS DW021 noodle bowl in a commercial dishwasher?
A: Absolutely. These bowls are designed to be fully commercial dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleaning.
Q: What exactly is melamine?
A: It's a very strong, nitrogen-based organic compound that creates a durable, thermosetting plastic-like material. It's known for being lightweight and highly resistant to breakage.
Q: How much soup or noodles can this bowl hold?
A: It has a generous capacity of 1.1 litres, making it perfect for main course portions of ramen, pho, or other noodle soups.
Q: Are the bowls heavy like ceramic ones?
A: Not at all. They are significantly lighter than ceramic equivalents, which helps reduce fatigue for your waiting staff.
Q: Will the red colour fade or peel over time?
A: The colour is integral to the material and is highly resistant to fading from washing and daily use.
Q: Can I use metal cutlery in them?
A: Yes, standard cutlery is fine. However, we advise against using sharp, serrated knives as they could score the surface over time.
Q: Are these bowls designed to be stacked?
A: Yes, they feature an interlocking design that allows them to be stacked securely, saving valuable shelf space.
The APS Advantage: Smart Design for Real Kitchens
Choosing APS tableware goes far beyond just the colour or size of a bowl. It’s an investment in operational efficiency. For decades, APS has been a trusted name in the European hospitality industry, known for creating products that solve real-world kitchen problems. This red melamine noodle bowl 200mm is a perfect example. It's not just durable; its lightweight nature reduces staff fatigue and the risk of drops during a hectic service. Its stackability isn't just a feature; it's a direct solution to the chronic lack of storage in most commercial kitchens. By opting for a brand like APS, you're choosing tableware that is designed with an intimate understanding of a restaurant's workflow, leading to lower long-term costs, improved staff safety, and a consistently professional presentation that cheaper alternatives simply cannot match.
Explore more from APSMore Than Just Plastic: The Melamine Advantage
Ever wondered what makes melamine so good for a busy restaurant? It's not just regular plastic. Think of it more like a super-tough resin that's been specially engineered for the food industry. When it's made, it’s compressed under high heat, creating a surface that’s incredibly resistant to chips, scratches, and stains. Imagine the difference between a standard glass and a toughened safety glass – that’s the kind of leap in durability we're talking about. This means your commercial melamine soup bowl can be dropped, stacked, and washed hundreds of times without showing the wear and tear that would ruin a ceramic equivalent, keeping your tableware looking pristine for longer.
Who Should Buy This?
- Ramen Restaurants & Noodle Bars: The perfect vessel for serving signature dishes with an authentic, durable, and stylish flair.
- Hotel Buffets: A brilliant, break-resistant option for serving Asian-inspired soups at a self-service station.
- Food Trucks & Pop-Ups: Its lightweight and shatterproof nature makes it ideal for mobile catering operations.
- Corporate & University Canteens: A cost-effective and hard-wearing choice for serving thousands of meals with minimal breakages.
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