--- product_id: 1347371 title: "Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer, 2.5-Quart Capacity" brand: "inomata" price: "$72.41" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Inomata" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1347371-inomata-japanese-rice-washing-bowl-with-strainer-2-5-quart store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 2.5-quart capacity for large batches Fast dual drainage system BPA-free, eco-safe plastic Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer, 2.5-Quart Capacity **Brand:** inomata **Price:** $72.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍚 Elevate your rice game with Japan’s smartest washing bowl—because perfect rice waits for no one! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer, 2.5-Quart Capacity by inomata - **How much does it cost?** $72.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1347371-inomata-japanese-rice-washing-bowl-with-strainer-2-5-quart) ## Best For - inomata enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted inomata brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Clean & Drain:** Innovative drainage holes sized to keep rice in while flushing out impurities, ensuring every grain is perfectly clean. - • **Swift & Thorough Rinsing:** Dual side and bottom drains eliminate starch and debris faster than traditional bowls, saving you precious prep time. - • **Versatile Kitchen Essential:** Not just for rice—perfectly rinse fruits, veggies, legumes, and larger grains with one smart tool. - • **Premium Japanese Craftsmanship:** Made in Japan from durable, BPA-free polypropylene that’s dishwasher safe and built to last. - • **Optimized Capacity for Meal Prep:** Generous 2.5-quart size handles up to 10 cups of rice comfortably—ideal for meal preppers and family dinners. ## Overview The Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer is a 2.5-quart, BPA-free, food-grade plastic bowl designed in Japan featuring dual side and bottom drains. It efficiently rinses rice by removing starch, toxins, and debris, while also doubling as a versatile strainer for fruits, vegetables, and grains. Dishwasher safe and built for durability, it’s a must-have for anyone serious about flawless rice preparation and streamlined kitchen routines. ## Description Inomata’s Rice Washing Speed Bowl is a specially designed Japanese rice washing bowl with side and bottom drainers to quickly and thoroughly wash rice before cooking. A thorough cleansing in the Rice Washer can significantly reduce toxins and chemical levels incurred during the growing process. Easy to use, simply measure in desired amount of rice and hold under running tap water. Vigorously swish fingers through the water and rice. Loose starch and tiny particles will rinse away easily through the bottom drains. Larger lightweight debris, like husks, will float above the rice and exit the side drain. Continue until water is no longer cloudy. Works with all types of rice, including brown rice, jasmine rice, even black, basmati, wild, white and short grain rice, sometimes called sticky rice due to it’s glue-like quality when cooked. The Rice Washing Speed Bowl also doubles as a multipurpose kitchen strainer for washing fruits and vegetables, legumes, barley and other larger grains. Made in Japan from food-grade plastic, it’s BPA free and top-rack dishwasher safe. Review: Excellent for it's intended purpose. - There are two versions of the Inomata Japanese Rice washing Bowl with Strainer, and I purchased them both. Below I’ll describe them and outline the differences: PURPOSE: These bowls were designed for rinsing rice before cooking, and they do so quite well. Rinsing rice is one of those challenging activities where you can’t use a traditional colander because the holes may be too big and the rice will pass through, and a standard bowl is tricky to get all the water out without pouring some rice out along with it. You could use these bowls for rinsing other things as well, like beans, faro, fruits or vegetables. You may or may not have good results with smaller grains like quinoa for example, as quinoa is quite small. Both bowls are made in Japan of Polypropylene and are stamped “PP” on the underside. They indicate a minimum temperature of -20 °C (-4 °F) degrees and a max temperature of 120 °C or 248 °F. Polypropylene, according to Wikipedia, will melt at 171 °C, or 340 °F. Since water boils at 100 °C or 212 °F, you should theoretically be able to use this as a strainer for pasta (as many shoppers have asked) but it drains so slowly that you wouldn’t want to. I have also heard that Polypropylene can be damaged (cosmetically) by prolonged contact with boiling water, so I did not want to test this out. The small bowl nests inside the large bowl, although not completely perfect. Both bowls have a reinforced hole in the handle (if you can call it that, it’s really just a small tab) which you can use for hanging if you have a small hook. Note the measurements for each bowl described in the listing, where the small bowl is listed as 2 qt or 8 cups, and the large bowl is listed as 2.5 quarts or 10 cups. Note that a customary “cup” for measurement in the United States is 8 fluid ounces, or about 236.6 milliliters. Most rice cookers come with their own measuring cups which are designed to measure out a portion of rice, which is usually less than a standard customary “cup” in US measurement. My Zojirushi, for example, came with two cups, one for white rice (which actually holds 180ml, or just over 6 fluid ounces, or a generous ¾ cup) and one for brown rice (which actually holds 171 ml, or about 5.7 fluid ounces, or slightly less than ¾ of a cup). I measured the capacity of each bowl in customary fluid ounces by lining each bowl with plastic wrap and then filling with water. More on that test below. SMALL BOWL (2 qt): This bowl is 8 inches in diameter, 6 inches tall, and the diameter of the base is 6 inches. The small bowl does not have holes in the bottom, only drainage holes on the spout. If this bowl were solid, and filled completely to the top, it would hold 8.5 cups of water. To use it for it’s intended purpose, you wouldn’t want to fill it that high since you’d spill rice out trying to rinse it. You can rinse a maximum of about 8 (customary US cups) cups of rice in this bowl, 5-7 would be more comfortable (7-9 “rice cooker” measuring cups!). Because this bowl doesn’t have holes on the bottom, you could leave about some water standing if you had any reason to soak something in the bowl. For this, you can fill the bowl with 4 cups before it starts spilling out the spout. LARGE BOWL (2.5 qt): This bowl is 8.5 inches in diameter, 6 inches tall, and the diameter of the base is 6 inches. This bowl has small holes in the bottom in addition to the drainage holes on the spout. These holes are about the diameter of a large paperclip, unfolded. The base is raised slightly higher than the small bowl to allow for drainage. If this bowl were solid, and filled completely to the top, it would hold 10.5 cups of water. To use it for it’s intended purpose, you wouldn’t want to fill it that high since you’d spill rice out trying to rinse it. You can rinse a maximum of about 9-10 (customary US) cups of rice in this bowl, 6-8 cups comfortably (10-12 “rice cooker” measuring cups!). Because this bowl has holes on the bottom, all the water would eventually drain out so you can’t soak anything in it. I would like to point out though, that the holes on the bottom are very small, and will drain slowly, so you don’t need a constant, heavy stream of water for rinsing. They are so small in fact, that the bowl will retain a shallow pool of water because the weight of about ½ inch of water wouldn’t create enough pressure to completely drain through the holes. The holes are about the diameter of a large paperclip, unfolded. I hope this review helps anyone interested in purchasing these bowls. I couldn’t make up my mind, and since they were a good price, I bought both, but if I had to do it again and buy only one, I’d choose the larger one with holes in the bottom since it’s more functional (and holds a little bit more, without taking up much more room). Review: A Must-Have for Rice Lovers—Perfect for Repeated Washing - I recently bought a professional rice cooker, and the Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowls have been a fantastic addition to my kitchen. If you’re someone who likes to wash rice repeatedly to get it just right, these bowls make the process so much easier. The design is simple but effective, with a built-in strainer that allows you to drain the rice effortlessly after each wash. The size is perfect for handling even larger batches, and the quality of the material feels durable and well-made. These bowls have become an essential part of my rice-cooking routine, and I highly recommend them to anyone who’s serious about making perfect rice. They save time and make the process a lot more convenient. ## Features - Inomata Rice Washing Speed Bowl is specially designed with side and bottom drains to quickly and thoroughly wash rice before cooking - A thorough washing can significantly reduce toxins and chemical levels; great for fruits and vegetables, legumes, barley and other larger grains, too - Loose starch and tiny particles will rinse through the bottom drains; husks and lightweight debris will float above the rice and exit side drain - Simply measure in desired amount of rice; hold under running tap water and vigorously swish fingers through rice; continue until water runs clear - Made in Japan from BPA-free, food-grade plastic; top-rack dishwasher safe ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004K6SAOS | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,548 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #3 in Rice Bowls | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,812) | | Date First Available | June 6, 2017 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 4.2 ounces | | Item model number | 80800 | | Manufacturer | Inomata | | Product Dimensions | 10 x 4.5 x 9 inches | ## Images ![Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer, 2.5-Quart Capacity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B6Lh5rm-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for it's intended purpose. *by M***S on February 26, 2016* There are two versions of the Inomata Japanese Rice washing Bowl with Strainer, and I purchased them both. Below I’ll describe them and outline the differences: PURPOSE: These bowls were designed for rinsing rice before cooking, and they do so quite well. Rinsing rice is one of those challenging activities where you can’t use a traditional colander because the holes may be too big and the rice will pass through, and a standard bowl is tricky to get all the water out without pouring some rice out along with it. You could use these bowls for rinsing other things as well, like beans, faro, fruits or vegetables. You may or may not have good results with smaller grains like quinoa for example, as quinoa is quite small. Both bowls are made in Japan of Polypropylene and are stamped “PP” on the underside. They indicate a minimum temperature of -20 °C (-4 °F) degrees and a max temperature of 120 °C or 248 °F. Polypropylene, according to Wikipedia, will melt at 171 °C, or 340 °F. Since water boils at 100 °C or 212 °F, you should theoretically be able to use this as a strainer for pasta (as many shoppers have asked) but it drains so slowly that you wouldn’t want to. I have also heard that Polypropylene can be damaged (cosmetically) by prolonged contact with boiling water, so I did not want to test this out. The small bowl nests inside the large bowl, although not completely perfect. Both bowls have a reinforced hole in the handle (if you can call it that, it’s really just a small tab) which you can use for hanging if you have a small hook. Note the measurements for each bowl described in the listing, where the small bowl is listed as 2 qt or 8 cups, and the large bowl is listed as 2.5 quarts or 10 cups. Note that a customary “cup” for measurement in the United States is 8 fluid ounces, or about 236.6 milliliters. Most rice cookers come with their own measuring cups which are designed to measure out a portion of rice, which is usually less than a standard customary “cup” in US measurement. My Zojirushi, for example, came with two cups, one for white rice (which actually holds 180ml, or just over 6 fluid ounces, or a generous ¾ cup) and one for brown rice (which actually holds 171 ml, or about 5.7 fluid ounces, or slightly less than ¾ of a cup). I measured the capacity of each bowl in customary fluid ounces by lining each bowl with plastic wrap and then filling with water. More on that test below. SMALL BOWL (2 qt): This bowl is 8 inches in diameter, 6 inches tall, and the diameter of the base is 6 inches. The small bowl does not have holes in the bottom, only drainage holes on the spout. If this bowl were solid, and filled completely to the top, it would hold 8.5 cups of water. To use it for it’s intended purpose, you wouldn’t want to fill it that high since you’d spill rice out trying to rinse it. You can rinse a maximum of about 8 (customary US cups) cups of rice in this bowl, 5-7 would be more comfortable (7-9 “rice cooker” measuring cups!). Because this bowl doesn’t have holes on the bottom, you could leave about some water standing if you had any reason to soak something in the bowl. For this, you can fill the bowl with 4 cups before it starts spilling out the spout. LARGE BOWL (2.5 qt): This bowl is 8.5 inches in diameter, 6 inches tall, and the diameter of the base is 6 inches. This bowl has small holes in the bottom in addition to the drainage holes on the spout. These holes are about the diameter of a large paperclip, unfolded. The base is raised slightly higher than the small bowl to allow for drainage. If this bowl were solid, and filled completely to the top, it would hold 10.5 cups of water. To use it for it’s intended purpose, you wouldn’t want to fill it that high since you’d spill rice out trying to rinse it. You can rinse a maximum of about 9-10 (customary US) cups of rice in this bowl, 6-8 cups comfortably (10-12 “rice cooker” measuring cups!). Because this bowl has holes on the bottom, all the water would eventually drain out so you can’t soak anything in it. I would like to point out though, that the holes on the bottom are very small, and will drain slowly, so you don’t need a constant, heavy stream of water for rinsing. They are so small in fact, that the bowl will retain a shallow pool of water because the weight of about ½ inch of water wouldn’t create enough pressure to completely drain through the holes. The holes are about the diameter of a large paperclip, unfolded. I hope this review helps anyone interested in purchasing these bowls. I couldn’t make up my mind, and since they were a good price, I bought both, but if I had to do it again and buy only one, I’d choose the larger one with holes in the bottom since it’s more functional (and holds a little bit more, without taking up much more room). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Have for Rice Lovers—Perfect for Repeated Washing *by L***N on August 26, 2024* I recently bought a professional rice cooker, and the Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowls have been a fantastic addition to my kitchen. If you’re someone who likes to wash rice repeatedly to get it just right, these bowls make the process so much easier. The design is simple but effective, with a built-in strainer that allows you to drain the rice effortlessly after each wash. The size is perfect for handling even larger batches, and the quality of the material feels durable and well-made. These bowls have become an essential part of my rice-cooking routine, and I highly recommend them to anyone who’s serious about making perfect rice. They save time and make the process a lot more convenient. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How did I live without this before? *by A***R on February 22, 2026* Absolutely perfect rice washing bowl. I used to use a regular bowl and draining was so difficult without a ton of rice falling into the sink. I use this all the time now and it works so well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Strainer, 2.5-Quart Capacity - Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer (Premium White) - Nishiki Medium Grain Rice, 80 Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1347371-inomata-japanese-rice-washing-bowl-with-strainer-2-5-quart](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1347371-inomata-japanese-rice-washing-bowl-with-strainer-2-5-quart) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*