Where to buy metal rice bowls?
Where to buy metal rice bowls?
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Where to buy metal rice bowls?
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Post #1 - January 16th, 2007, 3:25 pmYou know, the metal rice bowl, with a matching metal lid, that is a staple at every Korean restaurant in the world?
My friends and I haven't been able to find them at H-Mart, Mitsuwa, Asian Food Mart in Schaumburg (another Korean grocery - corner of Roselle & Golf), or Tentsuke market. They are taking on the aura of a magical gift that is only available to the exclusive club of Korean restaurant owners!
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Post #2 - January 16th, 2007, 3:33 pmHI,
Did you try Chicago Food on Kimball? They have a housewares sections with goods leaning toward Korean households.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #3 - January 16th, 2007, 4:24 pmjonjonjon wrote:My friends and I haven't been able to find them at H-Mart,
Jon,
Did you check out the new kitchen ware small appliance section of H-mart? It was new as of a few weeks ago. Just to the right of the grocery entrance, which would be due North of the food kiosk area.
Enjoy,
Gary
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Post #4 - January 16th, 2007, 11:34 pmI was at H-Mart this evening, none there!
And my friend couldn't find any on Kimball, either.
I swear, I'll just have to get them in Korea!
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Post #5 - January 17th, 2007, 12:04 amHI,
If you are willing to pay shipping and handling, then let your credit card do the walking:
Kgrocer
Regards,Cathy2
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Post #6 - January 17th, 2007, 10:10 pmhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/iPzqmpyq3__alhO ... vV5S4puh7w
Song Do Market
286 E Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I found a stack of the bowls, but no lids... You might ask the lady if the lids are available. We often venture here after our visits to Mitsuwa to purchase their homemade soups to which we add tofu. All they had was pollack soup today (blech...); We usually get the beef soup or the yukejang.
Song Do Market
286 E Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Post #7 - January 18th, 2007, 9:49 ami just want to know why. the metal rice bowl is about one of the stupidest ideas to ever come out of Korea. makes zilch sense. authenticity be damned.
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Post #8 - January 18th, 2007, 10:51 amIt's a historical relic - the ruler of korea insisted that his chopsticks and serving ware would be metal, so they couldn't have poison soaked into them (as well as for hygenic reasons). it stuck.
plus, they're used to keep the rice warm - many restaurants apparently put the rice into the bowls and then keep them in a warmer, rather than spoon it directly from the rice cooker into the bowl.
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Post #9 - January 18th, 2007, 12:40 pmIn China, the 'iron rice bowl' has more than culinary importance, let me tell you!
http://www.chinaetravel.com/china/history3.html#iron
GeoSooo, you like wine and are looking for something good to read? Maybe *this* will do the trick!
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Post #10 - February 24th, 2007, 9:50 ambtw, found said metal bowls @ H-Mart's houseware section. they're on the bottom shelf near the front of the store. i hv picture proof this time..
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Post #11 - February 24th, 2007, 10:00 amJon,
There's a few metal rice bowls in the window of Mien-Hoa Market on Argyle.
Enjoy,
Gary
Mien-Hoa Market
1108 W Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640
773-334-8393
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Post #12 - March 7th, 2007, 10:38 pmTonyC wrote:btw, found said metal bowls @ H-Mart's houseware section. they're on the bottom shelf near the front of the store. i hv picture proof this time..
As do I.......
H-Mart Housewares section (3.7.07)
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Post #13 - March 8th, 2007, 9:50 amHow is it I missed you? I was there at about noon, saying to myself - there are the metal rice bowls!
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Post #14 - May 17th, 2009, 1:56 pmWould I be able to find the stone bowls (& wooden plates) used to make dolsot bibimbap here? I've been trying to find them for a while (without ordering online - shopping for them is half the fun!) & am constrained to places the CTA will get me. This looks like a worthwhile trip regardless, but I'd hate to go, thinking I was going to find what I wanted, only to be disappointed. Thanks!
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Post #15 - May 17th, 2009, 3:31 pmHMart is a long haul by public transportation, but I'm pretty sure I've seen the stone bowls at the rear of the housewares store - they aren't cheap, otherwise I'd have bought one.
You might have an easier time getting to Chicago Food Corp on Pulaski which is now entirely housewares. It's across the street from the entrance to the Nature Center near Peterson - drive all the way to the back of the parking lot. I don't know if they have them, but they might be able to tell you over the phone.
Chicago Food Corp
5800 N Pulaski
Chicago, Il
773-478-2550
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Post #16 - May 17th, 2009, 3:43 pmThanks!
Chicago Food Corp. is on my list of places to check out as well - glad to know it's a good possibility. Was thinking I'd do Chicago Food Corp./Joong Boo Market on N. Kimball (are they the same place?), Hi Mart/Chicago Food Corp. on N. Pulaski (again, same thing? If not, why are they sharing names), Viet Hoa Plaza Inc & Mien-Hoa Market on Argyle. It'd make for a fun day questing around the city & checking out stores I've never been to before. Ending the day w/a trip to Patel Bros. to get some indian mangos. I'm actually quite excited to do this. I hate to shop for clothes, but can shop for foodstuffs and kitchen goods all day. Any other suggestions on places to check out, bowl buying recommendations?
