The best dip bowl I ever saw was in outer space — specifically, in a 1990s episode of Star Trek where a half-human, half-Betazoid character eats a chocolate sundae from a suspended metal and glass dish. Turns out, that ethereal vessel was a Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum dip bowl, made right here on Earth for serving caviar, shrimp, and, apparently, the occasional extraterrestrial dessert.
You see, dip bowls can really deliver on personality when necessary. Aside from the functional purpose of serving your signature guacamole, they can deliver on whimsy, clout, kitschiness, or whatever vibe you would like to bring to the function. A set of wood dip bowls is great shorthand for saying, “I own many rare folk albums on vinyl,” while this polished stainless steel bowl will make you seem like the kind of worldly person who uses the word “summer” as a verb.
Whether you’re hosting friends for drinks, attending a potluck, or plating your go-to Netflix snack of Takis and Laughing Cow cheese, we found the best, most interesting dip bowls for cheering up your kitchen cabinets — because tzatziki tastes even better when it’s in a silver seashell.
