VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE RESEARCH · 2026 EDITION
Vietnamese Restaurant Tableware Guide: Bowls, Plates & Servingware
Vietnamese restaurant tableware includes broth-noodle bowls, mixed-noodle bowls, rice plates, dipping dishes, herb service and shared servingware. Phở needs working broth capacity; bún thịt nướng needs mixing space; cơm tấm needs an accessible plating surface.
This guide helps restaurant owners, chefs and buyers choose the right forms from finished portions, opening, depth, filled weight, utensil access, material and tabletop space. ERS applies commercial sourcing and specification experience to focused pho shops and broader Vietnamese menus. The objective is a dependable primary-bowl program with purposeful supporting ware—not one oversized bowl pressed into every menu role.
The right Vietnamese tabletop is bowl-heavy, not bowl-only. Pho needs working broth capacity; bún thịt nướng needs room to mix; cơm tấm needs open plating space. Each dish demands a different serving decision.
Select commercial pho and broth-noodle bowls for phở, bún bò Huế and hủ tiếu; wide bowls for bún thịt nướng and mì Quảng; rice and entrée plates for cơm tấm; and small plates for gỏi cuốn, chả giò and other appetizers. Complete the setting with nước chấm dipping dishes, fresh-herb and garnish plates, shared serving bowls and platters, soup spoons, chopsticks and condiment ware.
Drawing on Eden Restaurant Supply's commercial tableware specification and purchasing experience, this guide explains how to choose usable bowl capacity, opening, depth, filled weight, materials and table footprint—not just catalog dimensions. Compare the requirements of pho specialists, broad-menu Vietnamese restaurants, family-style dining and contemporary concepts, then build coordinated opening assortments around durability, washing, storage, quantity planning and dependable replenishment.
Broth / noodle bowl9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 oz
Size: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine
88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.
$13.95
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Dry-noodle bowl9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in Japan
Description : 9.75"D x 2"H
A 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.
$21.99
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Rice / entrée plate10½″ White Ceramic Round Plate
Material: Ceramic
Current merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.
$7.00
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Compact dipping dish3½″ Black Oribe Porcelain Side Bowl — 1″ High
Size: 3-1/2"D x 1"H · Material: Porcelain
Current merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.
$2.00
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Shared platter14″ × 10″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval Platter
Size: 14"L X 10"W · Material: Melamine
Current merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.
$19.95
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In This Guide Menu → complete Vietnamese tabletop
Vietnamese restaurant tableware starts with the menu.
A pho specialist, a broad-menu Vietnamese restaurant, a family-style operation and a contemporary chef-driven concept should not be buying the same bowls, plates and serving pieces. Broth volume, noodle format, rice service, dipping sauces, fresh herbs, shared dishes and the number of pieces arriving at the table all change the specification.
Pho bowls are only the beginning.
A complete Vietnamese tabletop can include large noodle bowls, wide bowls for dry noodles, rice and entrée plates, rice bowls, small dishes, dipping bowls, herb plates, shared platters, serving bowls, soup spoons, chopsticks, beverage ware and condiment service—with the mix determined by the restaurant's actual menu.
ERS specifies these pieces around the food first:
portion · usable capacity · shape · opening · depth · presentation area · material · weight · durability · table footprint · dishroom requirements · replacement continuity · price
This guide covers the pieces, specifications, materials, quantities and complete assortments required to build a Vietnamese restaurant tabletop correctly.
01VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
What a Vietnamese Restaurant Actually Needs
There is no universal Vietnamese restaurant place setting.
A narrow pho menu can operate around a concentrated bowl program. A broad-menu restaurant serving pho, dry noodles, rice plates, rolls, bánh xèo and shared dishes needs considerably more range. Family-style service adds another layer of central servingware. Contemporary restaurants may deliberately expand the number of shapes and finishes used across the menu.
Start with the pieces that actually carry the food.
Noodle & Soup Bowls
For pho, bún bò Huế, bún riêu, hủ tiếu nước, bánh canh and other broth-forward dishes, the bowl is the principal piece of equipment on the tabletop.
Do not select it from advertised ounces alone. The useful bowl is the one that accommodates the finished portion—broth, noodles, protein, vegetables and toppings—with enough headspace to carry and eat cleanly.
The critical specifications are:
usable capacity · opening diameter · depth · interior geometry · filled weight · table footprint
Large volume without the right opening can make the bowl unnecessarily deep. A wide bowl without sufficient depth can consume too much table while reducing practical fill. A bowl that looks appropriate empty can become excessively heavy once loaded with broth.
Portion-test candidate9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 ozSize: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine$13.95 current selling price88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.View Product
Portion-test candidate9″ White Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 ozSize: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine$14.00 current selling price45 oz listed capacity with a 9-inch white food field.View Product
Portion-test candidate7½ in Matte Black Melamine Noodle Bowl, 3⅞ in H — YG-658MBSize: 7-1/2”D x 3-7/8"H · Material: Melamine$8.50 current selling priceTest the finished broth/noodle portion, carrying headspace and loaded weight.View Product
Portion-test candidate9⅛″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 3⅜″ HighSize: 9-1/8"D x 3-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic$9.95 current selling price9⅛-inch opening class and 3⅜-inch outside height; compare with the deeper white format.View Product
Portion-test candidate8⅞″ White Footed Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4⅜″ HighSize: 8-7/8"D x 4-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic$11.00 current selling price8⅞-inch opening class and 4⅜-inch outside height; a deeper white candidate.View Product
Portion-test candidate10″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4″ HighSize: 10"D x 4"H · Material: Ceramic$11.75 current selling price10-inch outside diameter; sample the loaded weight and shared-table footprint.View Product
Portion-test candidateGray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 9.5 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 50 fl. oz.$15.99 current selling price50 fl oz listed capacity; gray ceramic gives the main bowl more surface character.View Product
Portion-test candidateJapanese Noodle Bowl - 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"HDescription : 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H / Round$19.99 current selling price40 fl oz listed capacity in a warm patterned ceramic field.View Product
Wide Bowls & Shallow Bowls
Dry and low-broth dishes need different geometry.
Bún thịt nướng, dry hủ tiếu, dry mì and similar preparations benefit from usable width, accessible walls and room to mix ingredients and sauce. Mì Quảng similarly does not require the same deep, high-capacity vessel as a large broth noodle.
This is where wide noodle bowls, coupe bowls, shallow bowls and deeper plates frequently outperform a conventional soup bowl.
Accessible food field7¾″ Ceramic Shallow Bowl — 18 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 7.75 in diameter, 1.5 in height · Capacity: 18 fl. oz.$6.49 current selling priceLower-profile food field for dry noodles, modest broth and visible toppings.View Product
Accessible food field8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$5.25 current selling price8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.View Product
Accessible food field9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in JapanDescription : 9.75"D x 2"H$21.99 current selling priceA 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.View Product
Accessible food field10½″ Textured Black Ceramic Deep Coupe Plate — 42 ozDimensions: 10.5'' x 10.5'' x 1.5''$8.85 current selling priceLower-profile food field for dry noodles, modest broth and visible toppings.View Product
Accessible food fieldPale Blossom Ceramic Shallow Bowl — 46 oz (K595-WP)Size : 46oz 9.5"D x 3"H$21.99 current selling priceLower-profile food field for dry noodles, modest broth and visible toppings.View Product
Accessible food fieldCeramic Large Bowl - 7"D x 2"HDescription : 7"D x 2"H$8.59 current selling priceLower-profile food field for dry noodles, modest broth and visible toppings.View Product
Entrée & Rice Plates
Cơm tấm and other composed rice entrées need presentation area rather than soup capacity.
Specify around the actual arrangement of:
rice · grilled protein · egg · vegetables/pickles · sauce · accompaniments
A plate that is technically large enough can still be wrong if a broad rim leaves too little usable surface. Conversely, oversizing every rice entrée onto a large platter increases table footprint without improving presentation.
Round, coupe, oval and subtly irregular forms can all work. The menu decides.
Individual entrée / rice service10½″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10¼″ White Ceramic Dinner Plate — Broad RimSize: 10-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$5.75 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10¾″ White Porcelain Round PlateMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-3/4"$11.49 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10″ Blue & Black Porcelain Round Plate — 1½″ HighSize: 10"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$13.95 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10½ in Matte Black Melamine Round PlateSize:10.5"D · Material: Melamine$5.75 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service12″ × 9″ Beige San Marino Melamine Oval PlatterSize: 12"L x 9"W · Material: Melamine$4.50 current selling priceQualify the usable food area with the rice, protein and accompaniments together.View Product
Small Plates
Vietnamese menus generate substantial demand for small plates:
gỏi cuốn · chả giò · bánh cuốn · bánh khọt · side dishes · garnishes · shared appetizers
They also solve secondary service functions without forcing large plates onto a crowded table.
A Vietnamese restaurant with a broad appetizer program should have more than one small-plate format.
Current ERS selection6⅞″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceCompact appetizer or support format; select for the actual portion length.View Product
Current ERS selection5⅞″ × 4″ White Ceramic Rectangular PlateSize: 5-7/8"L x 4"W · Material: Ceramic$2.50 current selling priceCompact appetizer or support format; select for the actual portion length.View Product
Current ERS selection8¾″ × 5″ Blue & Black Porcelain Rectangular PlateSize: 8-3/4"Lx5"W · Material: Porcelain$6.50 current selling priceCompact appetizer or support format; select for the actual portion length.View Product
Current ERS selection6.35″ Blue Geometric Ceramic Square PlateMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.35"$8.59 current selling priceCompact appetizer or support format; select for the actual portion length.View Product
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Sauce & Dipping Dishes
Sauceware is core Vietnamese tableware.
Nước chấm, tương, mắm nêm, shrimp paste and concept-specific sauces may be individual, shared, shallow, deep or substantial enough for active dipping.
One generic 3-inch sauce dish is not an adequate sauce program.
A broad assortment should include:
- compact individual sauce dishes;
- deeper dipping bowls;
- slightly larger shared vessels;
- visually stronger pieces for elevated presentation.
Sauce & supporting service3¼″ White Melamine Round Sauce DishSize: 3-1/4"D · Material: Melamine$1.00 current selling priceCompare sauce volume, dipping access and occupied table area.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3½″ White Ceramic Round Sauce DishMaterial: Ceramic$1.25 current selling priceA compact 3-inch white dipping dish; test actual roll access.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5½″ White Ceramic 2-Compartment Sauce Dish — 2¾″ WideSize: 5-1/2"L x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"H · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceTwo compartments separate sauces without introducing two loose dishes.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3½″ Black Oribe Porcelain Side Bowl — 1″ HighSize: 3-1/2"D x 1"H · Material: Porcelain$2.00 current selling priceCompare sauce volume, dipping access and occupied table area.View Product
Sauce & supporting service4½″ White Melamine Round Saucer Dish — 4 ozSize: 4-1/2"D X 1"H · Capacity: 4 oz · Material: Melamine$2.95 current selling priceCompare sauce volume, dipping access and occupied table area.View Product
Sauce & supporting service4⅞″ × 4¼″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Tempura Sauce Bowl — 5 ozSize: 4-7/8"L X 4-1/4"W · Capacity: 5 oz · Material: Melamine$6.95 current selling price5 oz listed capacity; handled profile for deeper dipping service.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.$3.99 current selling price5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3⅝ in Matte Black Melamine Square Sauce BowlSize: 3-5/8”SQ · Material: Melamine$1.25 current selling priceCompare sauce volume, dipping access and occupied table area.View Product
Sauce & supporting serviceMelamine Hexagon Sauce Bowl - 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"HDescription : 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"H$4.29 current selling priceCompare sauce volume, dipping access and occupied table area.View Product
Rice Bowls
Rice bowls remain essential anywhere individual rice service or family-style dining is meaningful.
Priorities are straightforward:
portion · hand feel · stackability · weight · replacement continuity
A family-style restaurant will generally place substantially more importance on the rice bowl than a pho specialist.
Individual entrée / rice service4⅞″ White Melamine Rice Bowl — 12 ozSize: 4-7/8"D · Capacity: 12 oz · Material: Melamine$4.95 current selling priceSet rice portion first; sample the hand feel and rack fit.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service5″ White Footed Ceramic Rice BowlSize: 5"D · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceSet rice portion first; sample the hand feel and rack fit.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service4½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Rice Bowl — 10 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 4.5 in diameter, 2.5 in height · Capacity: 10 fl. oz.$2.09 current selling priceSet rice portion first; sample the hand feel and rack fit.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service4½ in Blue Dragon Ceramic Rice Bowl, 9 oz — KN54-BDMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 4.5 in diameter, 2.25 in height · Capacity: 9 fl. oz.$3.99 current selling priceSet rice portion first; sample the hand feel and rack fit.View Product
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Shared Servingware
Family-style Vietnamese dining requires its own serving assortment:
central plates · shallow serving bowls · deeper serving bowls · soup vessels · platters
The right shared piece is easy to reach, correctly sized for the table and compatible with the food being served. Large exterior dimensions are not automatically useful if the rim consumes the presentation surface or the vessel crowds the table.
Shared-table service9-3/4" Melamine Rimless Bowl, Peacock 70ozSize: 9-3/4"D · Capacity: 70 oz · Material: Melamine$16.60 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service11" Melamine Round Bowl 3-1/2"H 96oz, Passion RedSize: 11"D X 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 96 oz · Material: Melamine$18.50 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service13″ White Ceramic Serving BowlMaterial: CeramicServing Trays$14.95 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service13½″ × 9⅛″ White Melamine Ripple-Rim Rectangular PlateSize: 13-1/2"L X 9-1/8"W · Material: Melamine$13.80 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service16″ × 8¾″ White Ceramic Oval PlatterSize: 16"L x 8-3/4"W · Material: Ceramic$17.00 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service15″ × 5″ Blue & Black Porcelain Rectangular PlatterSize: 15" X 5" · Material: Porcelain$17.25 current selling priceSize the central vessel with the other shared dishes already on the table.View Product
Shared-table service16″ × 7″ Green & Brown Ceramic Leaf Serving PlatterMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 16" x 7"$48.99 current selling priceA leaf-shaped shared anchor; reserve the form for a presentation it materially improves.View Product
Soup Spoons, Chopsticks & Table Accessories
Soup spoons and chopsticks are high-use operating pieces, not styling details.
Match spoon size and handle length to the actual bowl depth. Match reusable versus disposable chopstick strategy to operating format, sanitation workflow, loss rate and presentation level.
Condiment service should also be planned early where sauces, chile, pickled garlic or other table-side additions are permanently set.
Current ERS selection6¼″ White Melamine Soup Spoon — 062-WSize: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine$0.95 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
Current ERS selection5½″ Black Melamine Soup Spoon — 026-ABSize: 5-1/2"L · Material: Melamine$0.75 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
Current ERS selection5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234Material: Ceramic$0.75 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
Current ERS selectionChopsticks – Matte Black with Silver Accent$2.00 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
Current ERS selection9-inch Stainless Steel Ginseng ChopsticksSize: 9"L · Material: Stainless Steel$0.75 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
Current ERS selection5 oz Porcelain Sauce Dispenser — WhiteSize: 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 5 oz · Material: Porcelain$4.20 current selling priceMatch the utensil or service piece to the bowl and operating format.View Product
02VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
24 Years of Restaurant Tableware Experience
- Years
- 24
- Restaurant & hospitality locations
- 24,000+
- Organizations
- 14,000+
- U.S. states
- 45+
- Cumulative tabletop purchasing
- $230M+
- Pieces supplied
- 55M+
For 24 years, Eden Restaurant Supply has specified, selected, sourced, evaluated, and supplied commercial tableware for more than 24,000 restaurant and hospitality locations operated by 14,000+ organizations across 45+ U.S. states—representing more than $230 million in cumulative tabletop purchasing and 55 million+ pieces supplied.
ERS's experience spans independent restaurants, chef-driven concepts, Michelin-recognized dining, hotels, institutional foodservice, high-volume operations, and regional and national multi-unit restaurant groups. Its particular depth in Asian-influenced foodservice includes sushi bars, omakase restaurants, ramen and udon shops, izakaya and yakitori concepts, Korean BBQ and Korean restaurants, hot pot and shabu-shabu, Chinese and dim sum restaurants, Vietnamese and pho concepts, Thai restaurants, and Asian-fusion and pan-Asian dining.
Experience Beyond the Sale
ERS's recommendations are informed by 24 years of first-party transaction and reorder history, hands-on product evaluation, direct manufacturer and importer relationships, and real restaurant specification work.
That experience encompasses decisions involving:
menu fit · portion presentation · plate and bowl size · shape · material · color · finish · assortment coordination · presentation level · durability · weight and handling · dishroom workflow · stacking and storage · replacement availability · reorder continuity · opening quantities · budget
ERS therefore sees restaurant tabletop not as a collection of individual products, but as a complete operating system that must work visually, commercially, and operationally.
First-Party Restaurant Tableware Intelligence
ERS's purchasing history provides a direct view into what restaurants actually buy and continue to use.
Across 55 million+ pieces supplied to 24,000+ restaurant and hospitality locations, ERS can analyze patterns such as:
most-purchased product families · common sizes and shapes · colors and finishes · material preferences · concept-specific assortments · products purchased together · opening assortment breadth · repeat purchasing · replenishment behavior · replacement patterns · changes in presentation level · changes in restaurant tabletop preferences over time
This allows ERS recommendations to be informed by observed commercial purchasing behavior, rather than trend reporting or manufacturer claims alone.
Direct Sourcing & Supply-Chain Knowledge
ERS's tableware expertise extends upstream into the supply chain through decades of direct manufacturer, factory, importer, and distributor relationships.
That includes practical knowledge of:
factory capabilities · custom decoration · custom colors and finishes · custom shapes and molds · production minimums · lead times · commercial availability · pricing architecture · discontinued patterns · replacement compatibility · replenishment risk · alternative sourcing
A tabletop specification is only successful if the restaurant can purchase it, operate with it, replace it, and continue sourcing it as the business grows.
Full Restaurant Tabletop Lifecycle
ERS has worked with restaurant tabletop throughout its complete commercial lifecycle:
- Concept & DesignDetermining the desired restaurant identity, guest experience, menu presentation, and appropriate tabletop investment level.
- SpecificationSelecting the pieces, dimensions, shapes, materials, colors, finishes, and combinations appropriate for the menu and service model.
- PurchasingCoordinating manufacturers, sourcing, pricing, availability, minimums, and project requirements.
- Opening QuantitiesDetermining practical opening pars around seat count, menu usage, service volume, dish cycles, storage, and backup requirements.
- Operation & ReplenishmentSupporting ongoing purchases as pieces break, disappear, wear, or simply require additional inventory.
- Replacement & DiscontinuationFinding exact replacements, compatible alternatives, or coordinated substitutes when products or patterns become unavailable.
- ExpansionReproducing or adapting established tabletop systems as restaurant groups add locations.
- Assortment RefreshUpdating individual pieces or complete tabletop programs as menus, concepts, presentation standards, or restaurant positioning evolve.
What This Experience Means for the Buyer
ERS does not simply know which tableware exists.
It knows:
what restaurants buy · what different concepts actually need · what pieces work together · what is repeatedly reordered · where higher tabletop investment is worthwhile · where economical workhorse pieces make more sense · what can survive commercial service · what can be replenished later · and how to build a complete assortment around a restaurant's menu, operation, aesthetic, and budget.
That combination of 24 years of specification experience, 24,000+ locations, 14,000+ operators, $230M+ in commercial tabletop purchasing, 55M+ pieces supplied, first-party reorder evidence, hands-on product knowledge, and direct sourcing expertise is the foundation of ERS's restaurant tableware research and recommendations.
Selection basis
The Vietnamese guide applies ERS's 2002–2026 commercial sourcing and specification experience to pho-focused and broader Vietnamese service. The unit of comparison is the vessel's menu role: broth containment, mixing, plated rice, herbs, dipping or sharing. Sizes and capacities follow the identified ERS product; working portions follow the complete recipe. Recommendations weigh useful form, handling, table footprint, operating quantities and replenishment together.
03VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Specify the Tabletop From the Menu
Vietnamese restaurant service ranges from a single dominant bowl to meals that place four or five vessels on the table for one order.
That difference should control the purchasing list.
Vietnamese culinary sources themselves distinguish broth noodle preparations from dry noodles and dishes built around separate herbs, sauces and accompaniments. Bún chả, for example, is served with grilled pork in dipping liquid, separate vermicelli and fresh herbs; broth noodles such as pho, bún bò Huế and hủ tiếu create a different service requirement altogether. Vietnam Travel
Broth Noodles
Pho · bún bò Huế · bún riêu · hủ tiếu nước · bánh canh
Start with the primary bowl.
The important decision is not whether the bowl is marketed as a “pho bowl.” It is whether its interior volume and geometry match the finished portion without making the bowl unnecessarily heavy or large.
Support the bowl with:
spoon · chopsticks · herbs/garnishes · condiments · sauce service as required
Portion-test candidate8″ Textured Black Ceramic Ramen Bowl — 40 ozDimensions: 8'' x 8'' x 4''$8.25 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate7.85″ Blue-Striped Ceramic Noodle Bowl — Made in JapanDescription : 7.85"D x 2.75"H$15.99 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate7½ in Charcoal & Blue Ceramic Serving Bowl, 36 fl. oz. — MS573-KRDescription : 36 fl. oz. / 7.5"D x 3.25"H$14.99 current selling price36 fl oz listed capacity; a contrasting ceramic field for the same portion class.View Product
Low-Broth Noodles
Mì Quảng is the clearest example.
Its lower liquid level and visible toppings reward a wider, more accessible bowl. A deep stockpot-shaped noodle bowl hides the food and solves a capacity problem the dish does not have. Vietnam Tourism likewise describes mì Quảng as using only a modest amount of broth relative to soup noodles. Vietnam Travel
Use:
wide bowl · shallow noodle bowl · deeper coupe
before defaulting to a conventional pho bowl.
Current ERS selection11¾″ White Ceramic Deep Round Pasta PlateSize: 11-3/4"D · Material: Ceramic$13.75 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection11¾″ Ceramic Shallow BowlMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 11.75 in diameter, 2 in height$19.29 current selling price11¾-inch shallow bowl; qualify the table footprint before making it the everyday main.View Product
Current ERS selection11¾″ White Ceramic Deep Round Pasta PlateSize: 11-3/4"D · Material: Ceramic$13.75 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Dry & Mixed Noodles
Bún thịt nướng · dry hủ tiếu · dry mì
These dishes need room to combine noodles, proteins, vegetables, herbs and sauce.
Prioritize:
width · accessible sidewalls · sauce containment · presentation area
One entrée can therefore require:
main bowl + broth bowl + sauce/condiments + utensils
That affects par, table space and dishroom volume.
Accessible food field9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in JapanDescription : 9.75"D x 2"H$21.99 current selling priceA 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.View Product
Accessible food field5½″ Black Ceramic Bowl — 22 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 5.5 in diameter, 3 in height · Capacity: 22 fl. oz.$6.09 current selling price22 fl oz listed capacity; qualify the secondary broth/add-on serving.View Product
Composed Rice Entrées
Cơm tấm and other rice plates
These belong on plates, coupe forms or shallow entrée bowls selected around usable presentation area.
The right piece gives enough room to compose rice, protein and sides without turning a modest entrée into an oversized tabletop footprint.
This is one of the strongest opportunities to differentiate the restaurant visually without compromising service.
Individual entrée / rice service10¼″ × 7″ White Porcelain Rectangular PlateMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-1/4" x 7"$7.19 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10½″ × 6½″ Black & Green Porcelain Deep Rectangular PlateSize: 10-1/2" X 6-1/2" X 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$9.95 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Rolls, Appetizers & Small Plates
Gỏi cuốn · chả giò · bánh cuốn · bánh khọt
The plate and the sauce vessel should be specified together.
For higher-volume service, use a compact plate with dependable replacement supply. For a chef-driven restaurant, this category is an inexpensive place to introduce more distinctive shapes and finishes.
Current ERS selection13¾″ × 4¼″ White Ceramic Oval PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling price13¾ × 4¼-inch elongated field for rolls or a low-profile herb service.View Product
Current ERS selection3¾″ × 2½″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Sauce DishSize: 3-3/4"L X 2-1/2"W X 1"H · Material: Melamine$6.05 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Multipart Service
Bún chả · bánh xèo · bánh hỏi
These dishes can occupy more tabletop than their menu price suggests.
Bún chả commonly brings the pork and dipping liquid, separate vermicelli and herbs to the table. Bánh xèo similarly brings the crêpe into a meal built around greens and dipping sauce. Vietnam Travel
Do not oversize every individual vessel.
The objective is for the complete service to fit comfortably.
Current ERS selectionWhite Ceramic Irregular Side BowlSize: 5-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$4.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection7⅞″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$3.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.$3.99 current selling price5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.View Product
Current ERS selection5⅞″ × 4″ White Ceramic Rectangular PlateSize: 5-7/8"L x 4"W · Material: Ceramic$2.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Family-Style Dining
Family-style Vietnamese dining shifts the assortment toward:
individual rice bowls + central entrées + vegetables + shared soup + sauces + serving utensils
Here the platter and serving bowl are not secondary accessories. They are primary operating pieces.
Select them for central-table reach and usable area—not merely exterior dimensions.
Shared-table service11⅞″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4½″ HighSize: 11-7/8"D x 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$17.25 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Shared-table service12″ × 8⅝″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval PlateSize: 12"L X 8-5/8"W · Material: Melamine$13.70 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Shared-table service4½″ White Footed Ceramic Rice Bowl — 2¼″ HighMaterial: Ceramic$1.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Contemporary Vietnamese
At the highest presentation level, tableware can legitimately become part of the restaurant's identity.
That does not mean every elevated restaurant needs custom ceramics.
It means that when the tabletop is part of the concept, it should be specified deliberately enough to deserve the role.
04VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Tableware by Vietnamese Restaurant Type
Pho & Noodle Specialists
A focused pho concept should be aggressive about the pieces it uses continuously and restrained everywhere else.
The primary bowl deserves the greatest attention because it carries:
portion perception · food presentation · server handling · table footprint · replenishment cost
The core assortment usually concentrates around:
primary noodle bowl · secondary/add-on bowl · appetizer plate · herb plate · dipping dish · soup spoon · chopsticks · beverage ware · condiment service
This is one place where excessive assortment breadth is counterproductive. Buy enough variation to cover actual portions and menu functions; do not create five bowl sizes because the manufacturer offers them.
Portion-test candidate9 in Matte Black Melamine Noodle Bowl
Size: 9"D x 3-1/4"H · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$7.50
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Portion-test candidate8⅞″ White Footed Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4⅜″ High
Size: 8-7/8"D x 4-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic
8⅞-inch opening class and 4⅜-inch outside height; a deeper white candidate.
$11.00
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Portion-test candidateGray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 9.5 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 50 fl. oz.
50 fl oz listed capacity; gray ceramic gives the main bowl more surface character.
$15.99
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Portion-test candidate5⅞″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 19 oz
Size: 5-7/8"D X 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$3.50
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Portion-test candidate6″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Round Side Plate
Size: 6"D · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$3.50
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Portion-test candidate3¼″ Beige Eggplant-Pattern Melamine Round Sauce Dish — Shallow Form
Size: 3-1/4"D · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$1.10
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Portion-test candidate6¼″ Beige & Brown Eggplant-Pattern Melamine Soup Spoon
Size: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$0.85
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Portion-test candidateChopsticks – Matte Black with Silver Accent
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$2.00
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Portion-test candidate3″ Touge White Ceramic Teacup — Handleless
Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$1.95
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Portion-test candidate4½″ White Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser with Handle
Size: 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$2.80
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Broad-Menu Vietnamese Restaurants
This is where tabletop breadth matters most.
A restaurant serving broth noodles, dry noodles, rolls, rice entrées, appetizers and shared dishes cannot solve its menu with one bowl series and one dinner plate.
A disciplined broad-menu assortment normally needs distinct answers for:
broth noodles
dry/low-broth noodles
rice entrées
rice bowls
small plates
dipping sauces
side broth
shared entrées
soup spoons
chopsticks
This is also where coordination matters most. More vessel types do not justify a visually random tabletop.
Pick a few anchors, then let quieter pieces support them.
Current ERS selection9″ White Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 oz
Size: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine
45 oz listed capacity with a 9-inch white food field.
$14.00
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Current ERS selection8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ High
Size: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.
$5.25
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Current ERS selection10¾″ White Porcelain Round Plate
Material: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-3/4"
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$11.49
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Current ERS selection4½ in Blue Dragon Ceramic Rice Bowl, 9 oz — KN54-BD
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 4.5 in diameter, 2.25 in height · Capacity: 9 fl. oz.
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$3.99
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Current ERS selection7″ × 5″ White Ceramic Rectangular Plate
Size: 7"L x 5"W · Material: Ceramic
7 × 5-inch rectangle for compact herbs, rolls or noodles by portion.
$4.50
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Current ERS selection4″ × 2½″ White Aqua-Blossom Ceramic Sauce Dish — 2 oz
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 4" x 2.5" · Capacity: 2oz
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$4.29
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Current ERS selection3″ White Ceramic Sauce Bowl — 1½″ High
Size: 3"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$1.75
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Current ERS selectionBlack & Silver Geometric Ceramic Bowl — 18 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6 in diameter, 2.75 in height · Capacity: 18 fl. oz.
18 fl oz listed capacity; separate side broth from the main dry-noodle vessel.
$5.09
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Current ERS selection13″ × 6½″ White Melamine Rectangular Platter
Size: 13"L x 6-1/2"W x 1"H · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$18.95
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Current ERS selection9-3/4" Melamine Rimless Bowl, Peacock 70oz
Size: 9-3/4"D · Capacity: 70 oz · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$16.60
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Current ERS selection6¼″ White Melamine Soup Spoon — 062-W
Size: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$0.95
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Current ERS selection9-inch Stainless Steel Ginseng Chopsticks
Size: 9"L · Material: Stainless Steel
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$0.75
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Regional & Specialty Vietnamese Concepts
Regional specificity matters when it changes service.
A restaurant built around Huế dishes, bánh cuốn, bún chả, bánh hỏi or other specialty formats should buy around those formats—not around a generic visual concept of “Vietnamese tableware.”
The best assortment typically begins with versatile commercial pieces and then adds the specialty vessels that genuinely differentiate the menu.
The more specialized the menu, the more aggressively the assortment can be optimized around actual use frequency.
Current ERS selectionWhite Ceramic Irregular Side Bowl
Size: 5-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$4.50
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Current ERS selection10½″ × 4″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Rectangular Plate
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 10.5" x 4"
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$6.49
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Current ERS selection3¾″ Brown Ceramic Bowl with Handle — 4 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.75 in diameter, 1.25 in height · Capacity: 4 fl. oz.
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$2.79
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Current ERS selection3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.
5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.
$3.99
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Family-Style Vietnamese Restaurants
Family-style dining deserves a distinct purchasing approach.
The core tabletop becomes:
individual rice bowls
shared entrée plates
shared bowls
soup service
sauce dishes
serving utensils
The critical constraint is the table.
A dramatic 14-inch platter may photograph beautifully and still be the wrong commercial choice if four of them cannot coexist with rice bowls, beverages and sauces.
Prioritize usable area and reach over theatrical scale.
Shared-table service5″ White Footed Ceramic Rice Bowl
Size: 5"D · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$2.75
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Shared-table service16″ × 8¾″ White Ceramic Oval Platter
Size: 16"L x 8-3/4"W · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$17.00
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Shared-table service11" Melamine Round Bowl 3-1/2"H 96oz, Passion Red
Size: 11"D X 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 96 oz · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$18.50
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Shared-table service11⅞″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4½″ High
Size: 11-7/8"D x 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$17.25
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Shared-table service10″ White Melamine Square Flare Plate
Size: 10"SQ x 1-3/4"H · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$14.00
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Shared-table service14″ × 10″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval Platter
Size: 14"L X 10"W · Material: Melamine
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$19.95
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Shared-table serviceMelamine Hexagon Sauce Bowl - 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"H
Description : 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"H
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$4.29
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Shared-table service24 fl oz White Ceramic Teapot with Arched Handle — 4½″ High
Size: 4-1/2"H · Capacity: 24 Fl Oz · Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$9.25
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Shared-table service3″ Touge White Ceramic Teacup — Handleless
Material: Ceramic
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$1.95
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Shared serving spoon8½″ White Melamine Serving Spoon — 031-W
8½ in. long · Melamine
Dedicated serving utensil for shared soup or a central serving bowl.
$6.50
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Contemporary & Chef-Driven Vietnamese Restaurants
This is where a broader mix of forms becomes an asset.
Use repetition for the workhorses and differentiation where it creates value:
signature entrée vessel
course-specific plate
accent small dishes
refined sauceware
statement shared piece
Do not turn every course into a novelty-vessel exercise.
One strong statement plate surrounded by disciplined supporting ware generally carries more authority than an assortment where every piece is competing for attention.
Current ERS selectionJapanese Noodle Bowl - 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H
Description : 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H / Round
40 fl oz listed capacity in a warm patterned ceramic field.
$19.99
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Current ERS selection9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in Japan
Description : 9.75"D x 2"H
A 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.
$21.99
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Current ERS selection10″ Blue & Black Porcelain Round Plate — 1½″ High
Size: 10"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$13.95
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Current ERS selection6.35″ Blue Geometric Ceramic Square Plate
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.35"
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$8.59
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Current ERS selection6.85 in Square Aqua Blossom Ceramic Plate — Q267-BP
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.85"
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$14.29
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Current ERS selection14½″ × 5″ Gray Porcelain Rectangular Plate — White Brushstroke
Material: Porcelain · Dimensions: 14.5" x 5"
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$18.99
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Current ERS selection16″ × 7″ Green & Brown Ceramic Leaf Serving Platter
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 16" x 7"
A leaf-shaped shared anchor; reserve the form for a presentation it materially improves.
$48.99
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Current ERS selection3¼″ × 2¼″ Black Oribe Porcelain Rectangular Sauce Dish
Size: 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" · Material: Porcelain
A compact rectangular porcelain dipping piece in the dark supporting palette.
$2.50
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Current ERS selection5¾″ Black & Green Porcelain Soup Spoon — Hooked Handle
Size: 5-3/4"L · Material: Porcelain
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$1.75
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Current ERS selectionHARIO Cha Cha Kyusu Maru Glass Teapot — 450 ml or 700 ml
Capacity: 450ml or 15 fl.oz · Material: Glass, Stainless Steel
A distinct service function in this concept; consolidate only when the menu allows.
$21.50 · from
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05VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Which Bowl, Plate or Serving Piece Works for Each Vietnamese Dish?
The dish determines the geometry.
Pho
Do not size pho bowls from nominal ounces alone.
Commercial manufacturers themselves use “pho bowl” across a remarkably wide range.
That is useful evidence of one thing:
“Pho bowl” is a product category, not a sizing specification.
Start with the finished serving.
Consider:
- actual broth volume;
- noodle portion;
- meat/protein;
- vegetables and garnishes placed in the bowl;
- required carrying headspace;
- desired food visibility.
Then evaluate the vessel.
A listed capacity can also mean different things. Commercial manufacturers sometimes distinguish working capacity from rim-full capacity.
ERS therefore does not recommend a universal pho-bowl ounce number.
We recommend the bowl that fits the restaurant's portion.
Portion-test candidate9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 ozSize: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine$13.95 current selling price88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.View Product
Portion-test candidate9″ Black Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 ozSize: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine$14.00 current selling price45 oz listed capacity; use the dark field only after testing food contrast.View Product
Portion-test candidateGray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 9.5 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 50 fl. oz.$15.99 current selling price50 fl oz listed capacity; gray ceramic gives the main bowl more surface character.View Product
Portion-test candidate7½ in Blue & Beige Ceramic Serving Bowl, 36 fl. oz. — MS573-UNDescription : 36 fl. oz. / 7.5"D x 3.25"H$15.99 current selling price36 fl oz listed capacity; a more compact ceramic candidate.View Product
Portion-test candidate8″ Textured Black Ceramic Ramen Bowl — 40 ozDimensions: 8'' x 8'' x 4''$8.25 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Bún Bò Huế, Bún Riêu, Hủ Tiếu Nước & Other Broth Noodles
These dishes belong in the same broad vessel family as pho but should not automatically inherit the same bowl.
Specify against the actual portion.
A concept serving a heavily topped bún bò Huế may benefit from substantial opening area. A smaller hủ tiếu service may not need the physical bulk of the restaurant's largest pho vessel.
Where two dishes can share one bowl without compromising either presentation or portion, consolidation is usually commercially preferable.
Where they cannot, separate them.
Portion-test candidate9⅛″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 3⅜″ HighSize: 9-1/8"D x 3-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic$9.95 current selling price9⅛-inch opening class and 3⅜-inch outside height; compare with the deeper white format.View Product
Portion-test candidate10″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4″ HighSize: 10"D x 4"H · Material: Ceramic$11.75 current selling price10-inch outside diameter; sample the loaded weight and shared-table footprint.View Product
Portion-test candidate8¼″ Black Phoenix Ceramic Ramen Bowl — 42 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 8.25 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 42 fl. oz.$10.99 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Mì Quảng
Mì Quảng rewards width more than unnecessary depth.
Choose a piece that keeps the noodles and toppings visible and accessible while retaining the modest liquid component.
The correct product is often found among:
wide noodle bowls · pasta bowls · coupe bowls · shallow serving bowls
not necessarily among products marketed for Vietnamese noodles.
Accessible food field7¾″ Ceramic Shallow Bowl — 18 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 7.75 in diameter, 1.5 in height · Capacity: 18 fl. oz.$6.49 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Accessible food field8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$5.25 current selling price8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.View Product
Accessible food fieldJapanese Large Shallow Bowl - 9.65"D x 2"HDescription : 9.75"D x 2"H$22.99 current selling priceA 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field in navy; test food contrast with actual toppings.View Product
Accessible food field10½″ Textured Black Ceramic Deep Coupe Plate — 42 ozDimensions: 10.5'' x 10.5'' x 1.5''$8.85 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Dry Hủ Tiếu, Dry Mì & Bún Thịt Nướng
These dishes need working room.
Deep vertical walls make mixing awkward. Completely flat plates lose sauce containment.
The strongest choices usually sit between those extremes:
wide bowl · shallow bowl · deep coupe plate
For dry preparations served with broth on the side, specify the smaller broth bowl at the same time.
Accessible food field11¾″ Ceramic Shallow BowlMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 11.75 in diameter, 2 in height$19.29 current selling price11¾-inch shallow bowl; qualify the table footprint before making it the everyday main.View Product
Accessible food field5½″ Black Ceramic Bowl — 22 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 5.5 in diameter, 3 in height · Capacity: 22 fl. oz.$6.09 current selling price22 fl oz listed capacity; qualify the secondary broth/add-on serving.View Product
Accessible food field11¾″ White Ceramic Deep Round Pasta PlateSize: 11-3/4"D · Material: Ceramic$13.75 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Accessible food field5½″ Ceramic Bowl — 12 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 5.5 in diameter, 1.75 in height · Capacity: 12 fl. oz.$4.09 current selling price12 fl oz listed capacity in a lower brown ceramic support.View Product
Cơm Tấm & Composed Rice Plates
Use the entire usable surface.
The piece should comfortably carry the rice, protein and accompanying components without forcing them against the rim.
A coupe plate can give more usable area within a relatively compact exterior dimension. A shallow bowl can contain sauce more effectively. An oval can create useful separation without increasing depth.
Select according to the restaurant's plating.
Individual entrée / rice service10¼″ White Ceramic Dinner Plate — Broad RimSize: 10-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$5.75 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10¼″ × 7″ White Porcelain Rectangular PlateMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-1/4" x 7"$7.19 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10½″ × 6½″ Black & Green Porcelain Deep Rectangular PlateSize: 10-1/2" X 6-1/2" X 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$9.95 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service12″ × 9″ Beige San Marino Melamine Oval PlatterSize: 12"L x 9"W · Material: Melamine$4.50 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Individual entrée / rice service10″ Blue & Black Porcelain Round Plate — 1½″ HighSize: 10"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$13.95 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Gỏi Cuốn & Chả Giò
Rolls need enough usable length to present the portion cleanly.
For two or three pieces, a compact rectangular or oval plate can outperform a large round plate. Shared larger orders may justify a platter.
Always specify the dipping dish alongside it.
Current ERS selection13¾″ × 4¼″ White Ceramic Oval PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling price13¾ × 4¼-inch elongated field for rolls or a low-profile herb service.View Product
Current ERS selection3¾″ × 2½″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Sauce DishSize: 3-3/4"L X 2-1/2"W X 1"H · Material: Melamine$6.05 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection11¼″ × 5″ Black & White Ceramic Sushi PlateMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 11.25" x 5"$18.99 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection3¼″ Black Porcelain Sauce Dish — 1″ HighSize: 3-1/4"D x 1"H · Material: Porcelain$2.95 current selling priceA 3¼-inch dark dish for compact individual dipping service.View Product
Current ERS selection5⅞″ × 4″ White Ceramic Rectangular PlateSize: 5-7/8"L x 4"W · Material: Ceramic$2.50 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection3½″ White Ceramic Round Sauce DishMaterial: Ceramic$1.25 current selling priceA compact 3-inch white dipping dish; test actual roll access.View Product
Bánh Xèo
The exterior dimension matters here because the food itself has scale.
Use a sufficiently large plate or platter without creating unnecessary rim width.
For restaurants cutting the bánh xèo before service, the vessel requirement may be materially smaller than for a concept presenting it whole.
Do not buy from the dish name. Buy from the actual plated portion.
Current ERS selection13″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$13.95 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection14″ × 8½″ White Ceramic Textured Rectangular PlateSize: 14"L x 8-1/2"W · Material: Ceramic$12.45 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection14″ × 10″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval PlatterSize: 14"L X 10"W · Material: Melamine$19.95 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Bún Chả
Bún chả is a tabletop-space problem as much as a vessel problem.
A traditional service can bring:
pork and dipping liquid + vermicelli + herbs
as separate components. Vietnamese Tourism describes the dish in precisely this multi-component form. Vietnam Travel
None of those pieces should be oversized in isolation.
The set should be specified together.
Current ERS selectionWhite Ceramic Irregular Side BowlSize: 5-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$4.50 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection7″ × 5″ White Ceramic Rectangular PlateSize: 7"L x 5"W · Material: Ceramic$4.50 current selling price7 × 5-inch rectangle for compact herbs, rolls or noodles by portion.View Product
Current ERS selection7⅞″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$3.50 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Current ERS selection3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.$3.99 current selling price5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.View Product
Family-Style Entrées
Use flat or shallow servingware when diners need easy access.
Use deeper bowls where the food contains meaningful sauce or broth.
Do not force one “family-style platter” across braises, vegetables, fried dishes and soup.
This is precisely where ERS's large servingware assortment should do the work.
Shared-table service11" Melamine Round Bowl 3-1/2"H 96oz, Passion RedSize: 11"D X 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 96 oz · Material: Melamine$18.50 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Shared-table service9-3/4" Melamine Rimless Bowl, Peacock 70ozSize: 9-3/4"D · Capacity: 70 oz · Material: Melamine$16.60 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Shared-table service16″ × 8¾″ White Ceramic Oval PlatterSize: 16"L x 8-3/4"W · Material: Ceramic$17.00 current selling priceMatch the food arrangement, liquid level and complete service footprint.View Product
Shared-table service13¾″ × 9½″ Brown & Gray Ceramic Rectangular Serving PlatterMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 13.75" x 9.5"$55.99 current selling priceA differentiated shared presentation piece, not the default high-par workhorse.View Product
06VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Dipping Sauces, Herbs, Sides & Shared Service
The supporting pieces are part of the specification.
A Vietnamese meal frequently puts sauces, herbs, bean sprouts, lime, chile, broth and shared components on the table alongside the primary dish. Broth noodle service itself is commonly seasoned at the table with lime, chile and herbs. Vietnam Travel
Individual Dipping Dishes
Use compact individual dishes when the sauce portion is small and table footprint matters.
The dish should be easy to dip into. A tiny vessel that looks elegant but cannot comfortably accept a spring roll is a bad specification.
Sauce & supporting service3¼″ White Ceramic Round Sauce PlateSize: 3-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$1.00 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting serviceWhite Rectangular Melamine Sauce Dish — 2 ozSize: 3-3/4"D X 2-1/2"H · Capacity: 2 oz · Material: Melamine$3.25 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting serviceBlack Melamine Rectangular Sauce Dish, 3¾ × 2½ Inches | 19001BKSize: 3-3/4"L X 2-1/2"W · Capacity: 2oz · Material: Melamine$2.85 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3¼″ Black Porcelain Sauce Dish — 1″ HighSize: 3-1/4"D x 1"H · Material: Porcelain$2.95 current selling priceA 3¼-inch dark dish for compact individual dipping service.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3¼″ × 2¼″ Black Oribe Porcelain Rectangular Sauce DishSize: 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" · Material: Porcelain$2.50 current selling priceA compact rectangular porcelain dipping piece in the dark supporting palette.View Product
Sauce & supporting service4″ Beige & Red Melamine Sauce Dish, 3 oz — Gold OrchidSize: 4"L · Capacity: 3 oz · Material: Melamine$5.05 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Deeper Dipping Bowls
Use deeper vessels where the food is actually submerged or where a larger sauce volume is appropriate.
Good candidates may come from:
sauce bowls · side bowls · condiment bowls · small irregular bowls
rather than one dedicated sauce-dish collection.
Sauce & supporting service3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.$3.99 current selling price5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3¾″ Brown Ceramic Bowl with Handle — 4 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.75 in diameter, 1.25 in height · Capacity: 4 fl. oz.$2.79 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3″ White Ceramic Sauce Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 3"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$1.75 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service4⅞″ × 4¼″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Tempura Sauce Bowl — 5 ozSize: 4-7/8"L X 4-1/4"W · Capacity: 5 oz · Material: Melamine$6.95 current selling price5 oz listed capacity; handled profile for deeper dipping service.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3⅝ in Matte Black Melamine Square Sauce BowlSize: 3-5/8”SQ · Material: Melamine$1.25 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Shared Sauces
Shared dipping service needs more volume but still needs a compact table presence.
Avoid oversized condiment bowls that force diners to reach over other food.
Sauce & supporting serviceWhite Ceramic Irregular Side BowlSize: 5-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic$4.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5⅞″ Ivory Melamine Noodle Bowl — 19 ozSize: 5-7/8"D x 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5½″ Black Ceramic Bowl — 22 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 5.5 in diameter, 3 in height · Capacity: 22 fl. oz.$6.09 current selling price22 fl oz listed capacity; qualify the secondary broth/add-on serving.View Product
Sauce & supporting serviceMelamine Octagonal Sauce Bowl 4-1/4", Autumn GrassSize: 4-1/4"D · Material: Melamine$2.25 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Herb & Garnish Plates
Fresh herbs, bean sprouts, citrus and chiles deserve purpose-appropriate pieces.
For pho service, a low-profile plate or shallow platter keeps the garnishes visible and easy to share without competing with the main bowl.
Use a larger central plate for multi-cover service only where that matches the restaurant's actual operating style.
Sauce & supporting service7⅞″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$3.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service6″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Round Side PlateSize: 6"D · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service13¾″ × 4¼″ White Ceramic Oval PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling price13¾ × 4¼-inch elongated field for rolls or a low-profile herb service.View Product
Sauce & supporting service8¾″ × 5″ Blue & Black Porcelain Rectangular PlateSize: 8-3/4"Lx5"W · Material: Porcelain$6.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Side Broth & Add-On Bowls
Do not ignore the secondary bowl.
Dry noodles may have broth on the side. Pho specialists often sell proteins, bones, eggs or other add-ons separately. These pieces can cycle quickly even though they are physically smaller than the entrée bowl.
A compact commercial bowl with strong stacking and replacement availability usually matters more than elaborate styling here.
Sauce & supporting serviceBlack & Silver Geometric Ceramic Bowl — 18 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6 in diameter, 2.75 in height · Capacity: 18 fl. oz.$5.09 current selling price18 fl oz listed capacity; separate side broth from the main dry-noodle vessel.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5½″ Ceramic Bowl — 12 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 5.5 in diameter, 1.75 in height · Capacity: 12 fl. oz.$4.09 current selling price12 fl oz listed capacity in a lower brown ceramic support.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5½″ Matte Black Porcelain Side Bowl — 1¾″ HighSize: 5-1/2"D x 1-3/4"H · Material: Porcelain$4.25 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5⅞″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 19 ozSize: 5-7/8"D X 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Shared Platters & Bowls
The central service pieces should be selected as a group.
Ask:
How many can physically occupy the table at once?
That question is more valuable than asking whether the manufacturer calls the piece a “serving platter.”
Sauce & supporting service13″ × 6½″ White Melamine Rectangular PlatterSize: 13"L x 6-1/2"W x 1"H · Material: Melamine$18.95 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service13½″ × 9⅛″ White Melamine Ripple-Rim Rectangular PlateSize: 13-1/2"L X 9-1/8"W · Material: Melamine$13.80 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service12″ × 8⅝″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval PlateSize: 12"L X 8-5/8"W · Material: Melamine$13.70 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service11" Melamine Round Bowl 3-1/2"H 96oz, Passion RedSize: 11"D X 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 96 oz · Material: Melamine$18.50 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
Sauce & supporting service10″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4″ HighSize: 10"D x 4"H · Material: Ceramic$11.75 current selling price10-inch outside diameter; sample the loaded weight and shared-table footprint.View Product
Sauce & supporting service11⅞″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4½″ HighSize: 11-7/8"D x 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$17.25 current selling priceSupport the main dish without crowding the table.View Product
07VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Pho Restaurant Tableware
Pho deserves its own specification because in a pho-focused restaurant the primary bowl becomes one of the highest-use pieces in the building.
Choosing the Pho Bowl
Start with the portion.
Then judge:
capacity · opening · depth · finished-bowl weight · table footprint · material · replacement continuity
Do not buy the largest bowl simply because the menu has a “large.”
A high-capacity bowl has costs:
- more exterior footprint;
- more filled weight;
- more rack/storage volume;
- greater visual sensitivity to underfilling.
Conversely, a bowl that is too tight makes the portion look crowded and creates carrying/spill problems.
The restaurant's portion is the standard.
Melamine Pho Bowls
Melamine remains one of the strongest commercial choices where breakage exposure, handling weight and replacement economics matter.
It should not automatically be treated as a low-presentation material. Commercial melamine is now produced in highly refined finishes and irregular artisanal-looking forms as well as conventional white serviceware.
Verify each product's heat and care restrictions before specification.
Porcelain & Commercial China Pho Bowls
Commercial porcelain or vitrified china gives a different tactile and visual presence and can offer broader heating compatibility where the manufacturer specifically approves it.
That does not make porcelain universally better.
It makes it the better choice where those characteristics align with the restaurant's operating priorities.
Ceramic & Statement Pho Bowls
Use more expressive ceramic where the bowl itself contributes enough to the guest experience to justify the tradeoffs.
For a chef-driven restaurant, the visual payoff can be substantial.
For a 500-cover high-turn pho shop, replacement continuity may matter more.
Both are legitimate specifications.
Compare Current ERS Pho-Bowl Candidates
Published capacity is not working fill. A dash means the current catalog does not publish the value. Outside dimensions are not the usable interior opening; qualify the complete recipe and carrying headspace. Confirm supply and case quantities for the project.
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| Product & current price | Material | Listed capacity | Outside diameter | Height | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 oz$13.95 · View Product ↗ | Melamine | 88 oz | 9¼ in. | 3⅞ in. | Larger finished portions; test filled weight and carrying space. |
 9″ White Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 oz$14.00 · View Product ↗ | Melamine | 45 oz | 9 in. | 3 in. | Moderate listed volume with an open white food field. |
 9″ Black Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 oz$14.00 · View Product ↗ | Melamine | 45 oz | 9 in. | 3 in. | Dark counterpart; evaluate broth and topping contrast. |
 7½ in Matte Black Melamine Noodle Bowl, 3⅞ in H — YG-658MB$8.50 · View Product ↗ | Melamine | — | 7½ in. | 3⅞ in. | Narrower/deeper candidate; verify practical fill. |
 9 in Matte Black Melamine Noodle Bowl$7.50 · View Product ↗ | Melamine | — | 9 in. | 3¼ in. | Wider dark workhorse; portion-test rather than infer ounces. |
 8⅞″ White Footed Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4⅜″ High$11.00 · View Product ↗ | Ceramic | — | 8⅞ in. | 4⅜ in. | Deeper white format; test loaded weight and spoon access. |
 9⅛″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 3⅜″ High$9.95 · View Product ↗ | Ceramic | — | 9⅛ in. | 3⅜ in. | Wider/lower white alternative to the deeper format. |
 Gray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.$15.99 · View Product ↗ | Ceramic | 50 fl oz | 9½ in. | 3¼ in. | Gray large-noodle field; confirm operating fill. |
 Japanese Noodle Bowl - 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H$19.99 · View Product ↗ | Ceramic | 40 fl oz | 8.35 in. | 3.35 in. | Warm patterned ceramic at a different volume/footprint. |
 7½ in Blue & Beige Ceramic Serving Bowl, 36 fl. oz. — MS573-UN$15.99 · View Product ↗ | Ceramic | 36 fl oz | 7½ in. | 3¼ in. | More compact ceramic candidate for a smaller recipe. |
 6½″ White Aqua-Blossom Porcelain Noodle Bowl — 3¼″ High$7.50 · View Product ↗ | Porcelain | — | 6½ in. | 3¼ in. | Smaller-service candidate; not a large-pho substitute. |
 NOODLE BOWL PORC. 7"x2.75"H$8.59 · View Product ↗ | Porcelain | — | 7 in. | 2¾ in. | Decorated smaller-service candidate; confirm care before project release. |
Portion-test candidate5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234Material: Ceramic$0.75 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate6¼″ White Melamine Soup Spoon — 062-WSize: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine$0.95 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate7⅞″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$3.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate4½″ White Melamine Round Saucer Dish — 4 ozSize: 4-1/2"D X 1"H · Capacity: 4 oz · Material: Melamine$2.95 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate5½″ White Ceramic 2-Compartment Sauce Dish — 2¾″ WideSize: 5-1/2"L x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"H · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceTwo compartments separate sauces without introducing two loose dishes.View Product
Portion-test candidateChopsticks – Matte Black with Silver Accent$2.00 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate5⅞″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 19 ozSize: 5-7/8"D X 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Portion-test candidate4½″ White Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser with HandleSize: 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$2.80 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
08VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
What Vietnamese Restaurants Are Actually Buying From ERS
ERS FIRST-PARTY TRANSACTION & REORDER EVIDENCE
ERS's Vietnamese restaurant purchasing history confirms what menu analysis alone cannot: Vietnamese tabletop purchasing is bowl-heavy, but it is not bowl-only.
The strongest purchasing patterns are consistent.
Pho-Focused Restaurants Buy Narrower, Deeper Assortments
Pho-focused operations concentrate more heavily in their primary noodle-bowl program and the small number of pieces that support it.
Broad-menu Vietnamese restaurants spread purchasing across more vessel families.
That distinction matters.
A specialist benefits from deeper inventory of fewer workhorses. A broad-menu restaurant needs more assortment breadth but often lower par on specialty pieces.
Current ERS selection9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 ozSize: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine$13.95 current selling price88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.View Product
Current ERS selection3¼″ White Melamine Round Sauce DishSize: 3-1/4"D · Material: Melamine$1.00 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection6¼″ White Melamine Soup Spoon — 062-WSize: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine$0.95 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Sauce Dishes Are a Core Purchase, Not Decorative Add-Ons
ERS purchasing history confirms recurring sauce-dish and small-bowl adoption alongside major entrée vessel categories.
That aligns with the way Vietnamese food is served: the sauce is frequently a separate tabletop component.
The buying implication is simple:
Specify sauceware while specifying the entrée—not after the plate order is finished.
Sauce & supporting serviceMelamine Hexagon Sauce Bowl - 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"HDescription : 3 fl. oz. / 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 0.85"H$4.29 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Sauce & supporting service3″ White Ceramic Sauce Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 3"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$1.75 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Sauce & supporting service5½″ White Ceramic 2-Compartment Sauce Dish — 2¾″ WideSize: 5-1/2"L x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"H · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceTwo compartments separate sauces without introducing two loose dishes.View Product
Large Noodle Bowls Cluster Into Repeatable Commercial Size Bands
ERS purchasing history confirms identifiable concentration around practical large-noodle-bowl formats rather than random capacity selection.
Those buying patterns are useful evidence—but they do not replace portion testing.
The best approach is:
use first-party purchasing data to identify the proven commercial range, then select within that range from the restaurant's actual serving.
Current ERS selection9″ White Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 ozSize: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine$14.00 current selling price45 oz listed capacity with a 9-inch white food field.View Product
Current ERS selectionGray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 9.5 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 50 fl. oz.$15.99 current selling price50 fl oz listed capacity; gray ceramic gives the main bowl more surface character.View Product
Current ERS selection7½ in Charcoal & Blue Ceramic Serving Bowl, 36 fl. oz. — MS573-KRDescription : 36 fl. oz. / 7.5"D x 3.25"H$14.99 current selling price36 fl oz listed capacity; a contrasting ceramic field for the same portion class.View Product
Melamine Has a Serious Role in High-Volume Vietnamese Service
ERS purchasing data confirms substantial melamine use in high-volume programs.
That is rational.
Large broth bowls become heavy when filled, breakage costs compound quickly, and a high-use bowl must survive constant circulation.
At the same time, ERS data shows stronger porcelain/ceramic adoption as restaurants place more emphasis on presentation.
The important point is not that one material belongs to one price tier.
The point is that operators are matching material to the job.
Current ERS selection9 in Matte Black Melamine Noodle BowlSize: 9"D x 3-1/4"H · Material: Melamine$7.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection8⅞″ White Footed Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4⅜″ HighSize: 8-7/8"D x 4-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic$11.00 current selling price8⅞-inch opening class and 4⅜-inch outside height; a deeper white candidate.View Product
Current ERS selection6½″ White Aqua-Blossom Porcelain Noodle Bowl — 3¼″ HighSize: 6-1/2"D x 3-1/4"H · Material: Porcelain$7.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Core Workhorse Pieces Reorder Differently From Specialty Pieces
The pieces used continuously—primary bowls, sauceware and other high-frequency service items—produce stronger recurring replacement patterns than specialty pieces used by narrower portions of the menu.
That should directly influence opening quantities.
A restaurant can afford to carry a leaner reserve on a rarely used statement platter.
It should be much less aggressive about running lean on the bowl that carries its best-selling entrée.
Current ERS selection5⅞″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 19 ozSize: 5-7/8"D X 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection3½″ White Ceramic Round Sauce DishMaterial: Ceramic$1.25 current selling priceA compact 3-inch white dipping dish; test actual roll access.View Product
Products Purchased Together Matter
ERS first-party history confirms recurring combinations among the core tabletop categories used in Vietnamese service.
The most useful way to buy is therefore not:
bowl → later plate → later spoon → later sauce dish.
It is to specify the complete service for each major menu family at once.
That reduces mismatched scale, crowded tables and incomplete opening orders.
Current ERS selection13¾″ × 4¼″ White Ceramic Oval PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling price13¾ × 4¼-inch elongated field for rolls or a low-profile herb service.View Product
Current ERS selection3¾″ × 2½″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Sauce DishSize: 3-3/4"L X 2-1/2"W X 1"H · Material: Melamine$6.05 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
Current ERS selection5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234Material: Ceramic$0.75 current selling priceCurrent merchandise illustrating this purchasing decision.View Product
09VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
How Much Should You Invest in a Vietnamese Tabletop?
Spend where the tabletop materially changes the food, the operation or the perception of the restaurant.
Do not upgrade every piece equally.
Value
Use commercial workhorses aggressively.
The priorities are:
durability · availability · compact storage · reliable replacements · sensible cost
Keep the number of forms disciplined.
Spend most carefully on the primary pieces used every service.
A high-turn pho shop gains more from an excellent, properly sized workhorse bowl than from expensive sauce dishes that add no operational or visual value.
Current ERS selection9″ Black Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 ozSize: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine$14.00 current selling price45 oz listed capacity; use the dark field only after testing food contrast.View Product
Current ERS selection6″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Round Side PlateSize: 6"D · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection3¼″ Beige Eggplant-Pattern Melamine Round Sauce Dish — Shallow FormSize: 3-1/4"D · Material: Melamine$1.10 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection4⅞″ White Melamine Rice Bowl — 12 ozSize: 4-7/8"D · Capacity: 12 oz · Material: Melamine$4.95 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection5½″ Black Melamine Soup Spoon — 026-ABSize: 5-1/2"L · Material: Melamine$0.75 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection12″ × 9″ Beige San Marino Melamine Oval PlatterSize: 12"L x 9"W · Material: Melamine$4.50 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Everyday
This is the broad middle of the market.
Use reliable commercial ware but become more deliberate about:
shape · finish · coordination · plate-to-food relationship
This level can mix affordable base pieces with selected accents.
The strongest result usually comes from upgrading the most visible entrée vessels rather than every ramekin on the table.
Current ERS selection5″ White Footed Ceramic Rice BowlSize: 5"D · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection10½″ White Ceramic Round PlateMaterial: Ceramic$7.00 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$5.25 current selling price8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.View Product
Current ERS selection5½″ White Ceramic 2-Compartment Sauce Dish — 2¾″ WideSize: 5-1/2"L x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"H · Material: Ceramic$2.75 current selling priceTwo compartments separate sauces without introducing two loose dishes.View Product
Current ERS selection24 fl oz White Ceramic Teapot with Arched Handle — 4½″ HighSize: 4-1/2"H · Capacity: 24 Fl Oz · Material: Ceramic$9.25 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234Material: Ceramic$0.75 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Elevated
At this level, form and surface become part of the presentation.
Introduce:
more distinctive bowls · stronger coupe profiles · reactive or textured finishes · better accent dishes · more intentional servingware
But keep the assortment operable.
A restaurant still needs to replace broken pieces in six months.
Current ERS selectionJapanese Noodle Bowl - 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"HDescription : 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H / Round$19.99 current selling price40 fl oz listed capacity in a warm patterned ceramic field.View Product
Current ERS selection10″ Blue & Black Porcelain Round Plate — 1½″ HighSize: 10"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$13.95 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
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Current ERS selection14½″ × 5″ Gray Porcelain Rectangular Plate — White BrushstrokeMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 14.5" x 5"$18.99 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection6.85 in Square Aqua Blossom Ceramic Plate — Q267-BPMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.85"$14.29 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection5¾″ Black & Green Porcelain Soup Spoon — Hooked HandleSize: 5-3/4"L · Material: Porcelain$1.75 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selectionHARIO Cha Cha Kyusu Maru Glass Teapot — 450 ml or 700 mlCapacity: 450ml or 15 fl.oz · Material: Glass, Stainless Steel$21.50 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Statement
Here, tableware can carry restaurant identity.
The best examples do not simply spend more. They use tableware more intentionally.
That is the correct standard.
Use statement pieces where the course warrants them. Keep the supporting ware disciplined enough that those pieces matter.
Current ERS selection16″ × 7″ Green & Brown Ceramic Leaf Serving PlatterMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 16" x 7"$48.99 current selling priceA leaf-shaped shared anchor; reserve the form for a presentation it materially improves.View Product
Current ERS selection13¾″ × 9½″ Brown & Gray Ceramic Rectangular Serving PlatterMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 13.75" x 9.5"$55.99 current selling priceA differentiated shared presentation piece, not the default high-par workhorse.View Product
Current ERS selection9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in JapanDescription : 9.75"D x 2"H$21.99 current selling priceA 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.View Product
Current ERS selection11¼″ × 5″ Black & White Ceramic Sushi PlateMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 11.25" x 5"$18.99 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection6.35″ Blue Geometric Ceramic Square PlateMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.35"$8.59 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
Current ERS selection3¼″ × 2¼″ Black Oribe Porcelain Rectangular Sauce DishSize: 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" · Material: Porcelain$2.50 current selling priceA compact rectangular porcelain dipping piece in the dark supporting palette.View Product
Current ERS selection8 oz Pale Ridged Ceramic Teacup — 3¼ in HMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.25" H · Capacity: 8 oz$5.79 current selling priceAllocate investment to the visible or high-use role this piece actually serves.View Product
10VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Ceramic, Porcelain or Melamine for a Vietnamese Restaurant?
Material is an operating decision and a presentation decision.
It is not a quality hierarchy.
Melamine
Use commercial melamine where its advantages matter:
lower breakage exposure · lighter handling · high-volume circulation · outdoor/casual applications · replacement economics
Modern commercial melamine is capable of far more than generic white institutional ware. Manufacturers now offer irregular, matte and artisanal-looking lines specifically intended for chef-driven presentation.
For large noodle bowls, the handling advantage can be substantial.
Verify manufacturer dishwasher/heating limits on the exact SKU.
Current ERS selection9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 ozSize: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine$13.95 current selling price88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.View Product
Current ERS selection12″ × 9″ Beige San Marino Melamine Oval PlatterSize: 12"L x 9"W · Material: Melamine$4.50 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection6″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Round Side PlateSize: 6"D · Material: Melamine$3.50 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selectionMelamine Octagonal Sauce Bowl 4-1/4", Autumn GrassSize: 4-1/4"D · Material: Melamine$2.25 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection9-3/4" Melamine Rimless Bowl, Peacock 70ozSize: 9-3/4"D · Capacity: 70 oz · Material: Melamine$16.60 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection13″ × 6½″ White Melamine Rectangular PlatterSize: 13"L x 6-1/2"W x 1"H · Material: Melamine$18.95 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Porcelain & Vitrified China
Commercial porcelain and vitrified china remain exceptional foundations for Vietnamese restaurant service.
They offer the weight, surface and table feel many operators want, while serious commercial lines are engineered around the realities of restaurant handling.
Where manufacturer-supported, features can include:
commercial dishwashing · stackability · thermal-shock resistance · microwave/oven compatibility · edge-chip protection
The tradeoff is not “fragile versus durable.”
It is the exact product's:
weight · chip resistance · replacement cost · heat compatibility · presentation
Current ERS selection6½″ White Aqua-Blossom Porcelain Noodle Bowl — 3¼″ HighSize: 6-1/2"D x 3-1/4"H · Material: Porcelain$7.50 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection10½″ × 6½″ Black & Green Porcelain Deep Rectangular PlateSize: 10-1/2" X 6-1/2" X 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain$9.95 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
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Current ERS selection10¾″ White Porcelain Round PlateMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-3/4"$11.49 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection10¼″ × 7″ White Porcelain Rectangular PlateMaterial: Porcelain · Dimensions: 10-1/4" x 7"$7.19 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection15″ × 5″ Blue & Black Porcelain Rectangular PlatterSize: 15" X 5" · Material: Porcelain$17.25 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Ceramic & Stoneware
Ceramic and stoneware become especially valuable when:
glaze · texture · color · shape
are important to the presentation.
Use them deliberately.
A highly differentiated bowl may be worth carrying even if it is not the lowest-cost replacement in the room. The mistake is assigning that same replacement exposure to every high-use piece without a reason.
Current ERS selectionGray Spiral Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 50 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 9.5 in diameter, 3.25 in height · Capacity: 50 fl. oz.$15.99 current selling price50 fl oz listed capacity; gray ceramic gives the main bowl more surface character.View Product
Current ERS selection8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ HighSize: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic$5.25 current selling price8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.View Product
Current ERS selection9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in JapanDescription : 9.75"D x 2"H$21.99 current selling priceA 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.View Product
Current ERS selection4½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Rice Bowl — 10 fl. oz.Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 4.5 in diameter, 2.5 in height · Capacity: 10 fl. oz.$2.09 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Current ERS selection16″ × 7″ Green & Brown Ceramic Leaf Serving PlatterMaterial: Ceramic · Dimensions: 16" x 7"$48.99 current selling priceA leaf-shaped shared anchor; reserve the form for a presentation it materially improves.View Product
Current ERS selection5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234Material: Ceramic$0.75 current selling priceCompare the documented material with the required handling and heating cycle.View Product
Specialty Pieces
Clay-pot and heat-specific service should be bought as purpose-built serviceware.
Do not assume an attractive ceramic vessel can tolerate direct heat, oven use or extreme thermal change.
Follow the manufacturer's actual rating.
Likewise, wood and other statement materials can be excellent in the right concept but should not be inserted into high-frequency service merely for visual variety.
11VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
Build a Complete Vietnamese Restaurant Tabletop
The strongest tabletops are coordinated without looking purchased as one matching boxed set.
Use repeated workhorses where repetition makes sense.
Use variation where it improves food presentation.
Pho / Noodle Specialist
A disciplined pho tabletop might include:
Primary noodle bowl
The highest-use vessel in the assortment.
Choose the exact size from the restaurant's portion.
Secondary / add-on bowl
For side broth, protein, bone, egg or other add-ons.
Appetizer plate
For rolls and small dishes.
Herb plate
Low-profile and easy to share.
Dipping dish
Compact but large enough for actual dipping.
Soup spoon
Matched to bowl depth.
Chopsticks
Selected around service model and replacement economics.
Beverage ware
Durable and appropriately scaled for the table.
Condiment service
Only what the restaurant actually keeps at the table.
Primary bowl9″ White Melamine Wavy Soup Bowl — 45 oz
Size: 9"D X 3"H · Capacity: 45 oz · Material: Melamine
45 oz listed capacity with a 9-inch white food field.
$14.00
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Durable alternative9 in Matte Black Melamine Noodle Bowl
Size: 9"D x 3-1/4"H · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Durable alternative. Test with the actual service before release.
$7.50
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Ceramic alternative8⅞″ White Footed Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4⅜″ High
Size: 8-7/8"D x 4-3/8"H · Material: Ceramic
8⅞-inch opening class and 4⅜-inch outside height; a deeper white candidate.
$11.00
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Side / add-on bowl5⅞″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 19 oz
Size: 5-7/8"D X 2-1/4"H · Capacity: 19 oz · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Side / add-on bowl. Test with the actual service before release.
$3.50
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Appetizer plate5⅞″ × 4″ White Ceramic Rectangular Plate
Size: 5-7/8"L x 4"W · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Appetizer plate. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.50
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Herb plate7⅞″ White Ceramic Round Plate
Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Herb plate. Test with the actual service before release.
$3.50
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Dipping dish3¼″ White Melamine Round Sauce Dish
Size: 3-1/4"D · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Dipping dish. Test with the actual service before release.
$1.00
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Soup spoon6¼″ White Melamine Soup Spoon — 062-W
Size: 6-1/4"L · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Soup spoon. Test with the actual service before release.
$0.95
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ChopsticksChopsticks – Matte Black with Silver Accent
Specified role: Chopsticks. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.00
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Beverage cup3″ Touge White Ceramic Teacup — Handleless
Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Beverage cup. Test with the actual service before release.
$1.95
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Condiment service4½″ White Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser with Handle
Size: 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Condiment service. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.80
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Water / iced-tea glassDrinking Glass Tumbler 15.3oz (454ml)
454 ml / 15.3 oz · Glass
Beverage footprint belongs in the full-table test.
$2.45
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Broad-Menu Vietnamese Restaurant
This assortment should be broader because the menu asks more of it.
Core pieces
- large broth noodle bowl;
- wide dry-noodle bowl;
- rice/entrée plate;
- rice bowl;
- appetizer plate;
- individual sauce dish;
- deeper dipping bowl;
- side-broth bowl;
- shared platter;
- serving bowl;
- soup spoon;
- chopsticks;
- beverage service.
A broad-menu operation should resist the temptation to solve every menu item with its own dedicated SKU.
Standardize where the food presents well.
Differentiate where vessel geometry materially improves the dish.
Large broth bowl9¼″ White Melamine Pho Bowl — 88 oz
Size: 9-1/4"D x 3-7/8"H · Capacity: 88 oz · Material: Melamine
88 oz listed capacity; qualify a larger finished portion before committing the par.
$13.95
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Dry-noodle bowl8¾″ White Ceramic Shallow Pasta Bowl — 1½″ High
Size: 8-3/4"D x 1-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
8¾ × 1½-inch shallow ceramic bowl for modest broth or mixed dry noodles.
$5.25
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Rice / entrée plate10¼″ White Ceramic Dinner Plate — Broad Rim
Size: 10-1/4"D · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Rice / entrée plate. Test with the actual service before release.
$5.75
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Rice bowl5″ White Footed Ceramic Rice Bowl
Size: 5"D · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Rice bowl. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.75
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Roll / appetizer plate13¾″ × 4¼″ White Ceramic Oval Plate
Material: Ceramic
13¾ × 4¼-inch elongated field for rolls or a low-profile herb service.
$7.00
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Individual dipping dish3½″ White Ceramic Round Sauce Dish
Material: Ceramic
A compact 3-inch white dipping dish; test actual roll access.
$1.25
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Deeper dipping bowl4⅞″ × 4¼″ Black & Brown Tenmoku Melamine Tempura Sauce Bowl — 5 oz
Size: 4-7/8"L X 4-1/4"W · Capacity: 5 oz · Material: Melamine
5 oz listed capacity; handled profile for deeper dipping service.
$6.95
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Side broth bowlBlack & Silver Geometric Ceramic Bowl — 18 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6 in diameter, 2.75 in height · Capacity: 18 fl. oz.
18 fl oz listed capacity; separate side broth from the main dry-noodle vessel.
$5.09
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Shared platter12″ × 8⅝″ Peacock-Pattern Melamine Oval Plate
Size: 12"L X 8-5/8"W · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Shared platter. Test with the actual service before release.
$13.70
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Shared bowl11" Melamine Round Bowl 3-1/2"H 96oz, Passion Red
Size: 11"D X 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 96 oz · Material: Melamine
Specified role: Shared bowl. Test with the actual service before release.
$18.50
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Shared soup bowl10″ White Ceramic Noodle Bowl — 4″ High
Size: 10"D x 4"H · Material: Ceramic
10-inch outside diameter; sample the loaded weight and shared-table footprint.
$11.75
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Soup spoon5¼-inch White Ceramic Soup Spoon — A0234
Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Soup spoon. Test with the actual service before release.
$0.75
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Chopsticks9-inch Stainless Steel Ginseng Chopsticks
Size: 9"L · Material: Stainless Steel
Specified role: Chopsticks. Test with the actual service before release.
$0.75
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Beverage cup3″ Touge White Ceramic Teacup — Handleless
Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Beverage cup. Test with the actual service before release.
$1.95
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Teapot24 fl oz White Ceramic Teapot with Arched Handle — 4½″ High
Size: 4-1/2"H · Capacity: 24 Fl Oz · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Teapot. Test with the actual service before release.
$9.25
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Condiment service4½″ White Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser with Handle
Size: 4-1/2"H · Material: Ceramic
Specified role: Condiment service. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.80
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Water / iced-tea glassDrinking Glass Tumbler 15.3oz (454ml)
454 ml / 15.3 oz · Glass
Beverage footprint belongs in the full-table test.
$2.45
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Elevated Contemporary Vietnamese Restaurant
Begin with a quiet foundation.
Then select the pieces worth seeing.
Foundation
- dependable noodle bowl;
- restrained small plate;
- coordinated sauceware;
- practical utensils.
Statement pieces
- signature entrée bowl;
- sculptural or irregular plate;
- textured accent plate;
- distinctive shared serving piece;
- refined beverage piece.
The tabletop should look intentional, not “eclectic.”
Variation requires discipline.
Primary noodle bowlJapanese Noodle Bowl - 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H
Description : 40 fl. oz. / 8.35"D x 3.35"H / Round
40 fl oz listed capacity in a warm patterned ceramic field.
$19.99
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Signature shallow bowl9¾″ Beige & Blue Ceramic Shallow Bowl — Made in Japan
Description : 9.75"D x 2"H
A 9¾-inch shallow ceramic field keeps dry noodles and toppings accessible.
$21.99
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Rice / entrée plate10½″ × 6½″ Black & Green Porcelain Deep Rectangular Plate
Size: 10-1/2" X 6-1/2" X 1-1/2"H · Material: Porcelain
Specified role: Rice / entrée plate. Test with the actual service before release.
$9.95
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Accent small plate6.35″ Blue Geometric Ceramic Square Plate
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 6.35"
Specified role: Accent small plate. Test with the actual service before release.
$8.59
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Refined sauce dish3¼″ × 2¼″ Black Oribe Porcelain Rectangular Sauce Dish
Size: 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" · Material: Porcelain
A compact rectangular porcelain dipping piece in the dark supporting palette.
$2.50
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Deeper dipping bowl3½″ Brown-Speckled Ceramic Small Bowl — 5 fl. oz.
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 2 in height · Capacity: 5 fl. oz.
5 fl oz listed capacity; compare dipping access and sauce portion.
$3.99
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Side bowl5½″ Matte Black Porcelain Side Bowl — 1¾″ High
Size: 5-1/2"D x 1-3/4"H · Material: Porcelain
Specified role: Side bowl. Test with the actual service before release.
$4.25
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Statement shared piece16″ × 7″ Green & Brown Ceramic Leaf Serving Platter
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 16" x 7"
A leaf-shaped shared anchor; reserve the form for a presentation it materially improves.
$48.99
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Long shared platter14½″ × 5″ Gray Porcelain Rectangular Plate — White Brushstroke
Material: Porcelain · Dimensions: 14.5" x 5"
Specified role: Long shared platter. Test with the actual service before release.
$18.99
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Soup spoon5¾″ Black & Green Porcelain Soup Spoon — Hooked Handle
Size: 5-3/4"L · Material: Porcelain
Specified role: Soup spoon. Test with the actual service before release.
$1.75
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ChopsticksChopsticks – Matte Black with Silver Accent
Specified role: Chopsticks. Test with the actual service before release.
$2.00
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Tea cup8 oz Pale Ridged Ceramic Teacup — 3¼ in H
Material: Ceramic · Dimensions: 3.25" H · Capacity: 8 oz
Specified role: Tea cup. Test with the actual service before release.
$5.79
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TeapotHARIO Cha Cha Kyusu Maru Glass Teapot — 450 ml or 700 ml
Capacity: 450ml or 15 fl.oz · Material: Glass, Stainless Steel
Specified role: Teapot. Test with the actual service before release.
$21.50 · from
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Condiment service5 oz Porcelain Sauce Dispenser — Black/Green
Size: 3-1/2"H · Capacity: 5 oz · Material: Porcelain
Specified role: Condiment service. Test with the actual service before release.
$4.20
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12VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT TABLEWARE
How Much Vietnamese Restaurant Tableware Should You Buy?
Do not calculate opening tableware by applying one pieces-per-seat multiplier to everything.
Calculate each high-use piece from its actual menu incidence and service cycle.
Individual-Use Pieces
For a bowl, plate or individual sauce dish, start with:
peak covers likely to use that piece
Then account for:
- how many are required per participating cover;
- how long the piece remains unavailable before completing the warewash cycle;
- operating buffer;
- breakage/loss reserve;
- reorder lead time.
A pho specialist may need an aggressive primary-bowl par because a very high share of covers use the same vessel.
Its entrée-plate requirement may be modest.
A broad-menu Vietnamese restaurant spreads usage across more vessel families and should buy accordingly.
ERS's first-party purchasing history confirms this distinction.
Multipart Dishes
Do not count only the entrée vessel.
A dry noodle served with broth requires:
main vessel + broth bowl
Bún chả can require several simultaneous pieces.
If those pieces are specific to that dish, their pars should reflect actual peak dish volume—not restaurant seat count.
Shared Pieces
Size shared platters and bowls to:
simultaneous tables / simultaneous shared orders
not to individual covers.
A 100-seat family-style restaurant does not need 100 shared soup bowls simply because it has 100 seats.
Nor should it run with six if 20 tables can order soup concurrently.
Sauce Dishes
Sauce dishes are small, inexpensive and easy to underbuy.
Their cycle rate can be fast because multiple may appear at one table and they disappear into the dishroom continuously.
Treat them as operating inventory, not decorative accents.
Soup Spoons & Reusable Chopsticks
For reusable utensils, account for:
peak covers · menu usage · dish cycle · loss
Disposable chopsticks should instead be managed against:
cover volume · usage rate · purchasing interval · safety stock
Opening Reserve
Carry more reserve on:
- core bowls;
- high-use plates;
- high-cycle sauceware;
- operationally essential utensils;
- products with longer replenishment windows.
Carry less reserve on:
- specialty statement pieces;
- rarely ordered shared service;
- low-incidence presentation ware.
This is one of the clearest places where historical reorder evidence is more useful than generic pieces-per-seat advice.
Shop Vietnamese Restaurant Tableware by Product Type
Already know the piece you need?
Pho & Noodle Bowls
Large broth bowls and commercial noodle bowls for pho, bún bò Huế, hủ tiếu and related service.
Wide & Shallow Bowls
For Mì Quảng, dry noodles, vermicelli and composed bowl service.
Rice Bowls
Individual rice service and family-style Vietnamese dining.
Dinner & Entrée Plates
For cơm tấm, composed rice dishes and plated entrées.
Small & Appetizer Plates
Rolls, fried appetizers, side dishes and small shared service.
Sauce & Dipping Dishes
Individual nước chấm, deeper dipping service and shared sauces.
Platters
Bánh xèo, bánh hỏi, shared proteins, vegetables and family-style presentation.
Asian Soup Spoons
Commercial spoons for pho, noodle soups and cháo.
Drinkware & Tea Service
Water, tea and beverage service for Vietnamese restaurants.
Condiment Service
Table-side sauce, chile and condiment organization.
Before You Place the Tableware Order
A complete order should already answer these questions.
Is the menu final enough to specify the vessels?
Buying bowls before portions are locked is how restaurants end up forcing food into the wrong ware for years.
Have the actual portions been tested?
Especially for:
pho · large broth noodles · composed rice plates · shared dishes
Test the real food, not water filled to the rim.
Are you using usable capacity rather than trusting the label?
Manufacturer capacity conventions vary.
Does the geometry fit the dish?
Capacity alone does not tell you opening, depth, presentation area or ease of eating.
Have sauces, herbs and side pieces been included?
The main bowl is not the entire meal.
Will the complete service fit on the table?
Test the busiest realistic configuration.
Is the material appropriate for the operation?
Consider:
weight · breakage · heating restrictions · commercial dishwashing · replacement cost
Does it stack and store properly?
The best-looking plate on the table can still be a poor operating piece if the restaurant cannot rack or store the opening par.
Can it be reordered?
Core pieces require continuity.
Have opening quantities been calculated by actual usage?
Buy heavily where usage is heavy.
Do not apply the same multiplier to every SKU.
Are case packs aligned with the par?
Round intelligently to commercial pack quantities.
Is the money being spent in the right places?
Upgrade the pieces that materially improve the food or restaurant positioning.
Keep workhorse pieces economical where higher spend produces little return.
Building a Vietnamese Restaurant Tabletop?
ERS can specify a complete tabletop around your:
menu · portions · service format · restaurant positioning · materials · quantities · operating requirements · budget
From individual replacement pieces to full restaurant openings and multi-unit programs, ERS can build the assortment, coordinate products across manufacturers, establish opening quantities and support replenishment as the restaurant operates and expands.
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