The inside of this soup bowl is vermilion, and the outside is black with a cherry blossom pattern, a traditional Japanese design. The small and medium sizes are ideal for Japanese soup dishes such as miso soup, Tonjiru (Japanese Pork Miso Soup) and Ozoni. The large size can be used as a small bowl for noodles such as udon, soba, ramen, pho or cold noodles. It is also an easy to use bowl that is suitable for serving rice or other rice dishes such as beef bowl or seafood bowl. It is lightweight, unbreakable, and dishwasher-safe, making it a convenient tableware perfect for everyday use. Please note that it is not microwave-safe.