Ginpo Kikka Donabe Japanese Clay Pot - 25cm (Size 8) - Blue
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|---|---|
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Ginpo Kikka Donabe Japanese Clay Pot - 25cm (Size 8) - Blue
The Ginpo Kikka (菊花) is Banko ware from Yokkaichi, named for the chrysanthemum pressed into its lid; the same pattern runs across the Kikka bowls and rice pots.
Size 8 is the everyday pot: 1.9L, serves 2–3 — sukiyaki, mizutaki and weeknight nabe, and at 1.7 kg light enough for one cook to carry. It cooks two or three cups of rice, goes in the oven and microwave, and is not for induction. Made in Japan.
Banko clay heats slowly and holds the heat, so the pot goes from stove to table and keeps simmering after the flame is off.
What's Included
- 1 x Ginpo Kikka Donabe with Lid - 25cm (Size 8) - Blue
Also See
- Other sizes: 22cm for 1–2 and 28cm for 3–4.
- At the table: rest the hot pot on a donabe base or pot holder — all sizes fit every pot in the range.
Key Features
- Chrysanthemum Lid: The kikka petal pattern stands for longevity; matching bowls are in the Kikka range.
- Heat-Retaining Clay: Heats slowly and stays hot for a long time — the reason donabe suits hot pot.
- Oven and Microwave Safe: Oven to 250°C, plus gas, electric and ceramic cooktops; not induction.
About Ginpo
Ginpo has made Banko-ware donabe in Yokkaichi since 1932, known for durable, heat-resistant clay.
Specifications
| Size | Japanese Size 8 · approx. 1.9 L |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 24 cm / With Handles: 27.5 cm |
| Height | 7 cm (pot) / 13.5 cm (with lid) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.7 kg |
| Cooktop | Gas, electric, ceramic, oven (lid to 250°C), microwave (not induction) |
| Dishwasher Safe | No (Hand wash only) |
| Country of Origin | Made in Japan |
Which size donabe do I need?
Count the people at the table, not the servings — a hot pot wants room for the broth.
| Size | Diameter | Capacity | Serves |
| Kikka Size 7 | 22cm | 1.1L | 1–2 |
| Kikka Size 8 | 25cm | 1.9L | 2–3 |
| Kikka Size 9 | 28cm | 2.7L | 3–4 |
Cooking for one? See the Hana Mishima 18cm. Feeding five or more? The Hana Mishima 28cm holds 3.2L.
Can I cook rice in it?
Yes — 2–3 cups (Japanese 160ml cup) suits a pot this size; fill it no more than two-thirds. Cook at least 2 cups in this size — a single cup spreads too thin and scorches. Rinse, soak 30 minutes, 1 part rice to 1.2 parts water, high heat to the boil, low for 5–8 minutes, then 15 minutes off the heat with the lid on — the full method, with video, is in how to cook rice in a donabe.
If rice is the main job, the Kikka rice pot has a second, inner lid that builds pressure for fluffier rice: 2 cups for 1–2, 3 cups for 2–3, 5 cups for 4–5 — see the double-lid method.
Can I use it on induction?
No. The Kikka is for gas, electric and ceramic cooktops, and goes in the oven and microwave. For induction, see the Hana Mishima Induction 28cm, which comes with a stainless steel plate, or the Saji Thermatec, which has induction built into the clay.
Will it crack, and what if the lid breaks?
- Before first use, season with rice porridge (medome) to seal the clay — the steps are in our donabe user guide.
- Heat it gradually. Never put a cold pot on high heat or a hot pot on a wet bench; sudden temperature change is what cracks donabe.
- Fine lines in the glaze are crazing, not cracks — normal on clay.
- Lid broken? We do not currently stock a Size 8 Kikka lid on its own — contact us and we will check the warehouse. Lids for other sizes are on the replacement lid page.
Fantastic quality, beautiful claypot, perfect size, multi-use. Wish I had bought one 20 years ago! Well packaged, speedy delivery.
Great quality and retained heat well even after 2 hours off the heat. We made Nabe and it fed 5 people. Just the right amount. Probably perfect for 4 people. Couldn’t fit the whole cabbage in so we had leftovers for the next day.
I was so excited to give this as a gift to my partner who has been wanting a good quality clay pot for a while. He loves it! The blue colour is beautiful and not only does the clay pot bring out all the delicious flavours but it makes cooking more magical and fun! Thank you, will be buying from here again :)
It’s great design.
I love my donabe n it is very beautiful as well. Great buy!
