Yanco BM-708CL Birmingham Melamine 8" x 1-1/2" Salad/Soup Bowl 20 Oz.

Yanco BM-708CL Birmingham Melamine Salad/Soup Bowl (20 oz) brings modern, two-tone style to everyday service with lightweight, scratch-resistant melamine built for high-traffic food service. This 8" round bowl is sized for salads, soups, pasta, and grain bowls, delivering a break-resistant alternative to traditional china for restaurants, catering, and busy home kitchens.

Durable Melamine Construction for Commercial Dinnerware

Made from durable melamine, this restaurant dinnerware bowl resists breakage and everyday scratching to help reduce replacement costs in dining rooms, cafeterias, and catering operations. The lightweight build supports fast table turns and comfortable handling for servers, while the surface holds up to frequent washing.

• Material: Melamine (lightweight, break-resistant, scratch resistant)
• Temperature guidance: Not recommended for high-heat applications; avoid exposure above 200°F
• Dishwasher safe: Yes (use a gentle cycle; avoid extremely hot wash cycles)
• Microwave safe: No (melamine is not intended for microwave or oven use)

Two-Tone Birmingham Design with Brushed Texture

Finished in a distinctive clay and black palette, this Birmingham series bowl adds a contemporary, handcrafted look to plated service and buffet lines. A subtle brushed texture enhances visual appeal while helping the piece look refined in both casual dining and modern hospitality settings.

Practical Specifications

• Top diameter: 8"
• Height/Depth: 1 1/2"
• Capacity: 20 oz
• Shape: Round
• Color: Clay and Black (two-tone)
• Series/Collection: Birmingham

Usage & Applications

Designed for versatile tableware service, this 20 oz bowl works especially well for:

• Salads, composed salads, and side salads
• Soup, chili, and ramen-style presentations (served warm, not overheated)
• Pasta, grain bowls, poke bowls, and entrée-sized sides
• Buffet, catering, and banquet service where break-resistant dinnerware matters

Melamine is a smart choice for indoor/outdoor dining (patios, poolside, events) and busy commercial environments. The stackable round shape helps maximize storage space on shelves and speed up setup for food service teams.

Case Pack Information (Bulk / Wholesale)

• Pack size: 36 bowls per case
• Brand: Yanco
• Model: BM-708CL

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe; use a gentle cycle and avoid extremely hot wash temperatures
• Do not use in microwaves or ovens; keep away from direct heat sources
• Avoid chlorine bleach or chlorine-based sanitizers to preserve appearance
• Clean promptly after service to help prevent staining/scaling from sauces and minerals
• For best results, stack carefully and remove any chipped/damaged pieces from service

Collection Compatibility

Part of the Yanco Birmingham line, this bowl coordinates with matching Birmingham melamine dinnerware and serving pieces for a consistent tabletop—ideal for mix-and-match two-tone presentations across salads, soups, and shared plates.