The Kong Panda Special Edition is one of the more characterful bowls on the Melbourne shop wall — a five-hole Egyptian-style design from Kong's Russian workshop, kiln-fired beyond 1200°C, sculpted with the Panda detail and shipped in its own presentation box. It's a bowl that earns its place on the table.

5-Hole Egyptian · Special Edition Build · HMD Compatible

Kong Panda Special Edition — 18–25 g Egyptian-style bowl in 1200°C+ Russian clay

Why our team rates this Kong

• Five-hole Egyptian layout — handles everything from blonde leaf to heavy dark blends without fuss.
• 18–25 g capacity — comfortable for sessions in the 60–120 minute range depending on how you pack.
• Fired beyond 1200°C — dense clay that doesn't hold onto previous flavours.
• ~500 g weight — sits firmly on the stem with no wobble even with a heavy HMD on top.
• HMD compatible — works with Kaloud Lotus, Provost and similar devices, or runs perfectly on foil.
• Sculpted Panda detail — a collector piece more than just a workhorse bowl.

How to use it

• Pack shisha evenly — fluff for blondes, semi-dense for darks.
• Cover with foil and poke holes, or drop your HMD straight onto the lip.
• Place 2–3 fully-lit coconut coals.
• Manage heat through the session by rotating coals or adjusting your HMD lid.

Care & cleaning

• Always let the bowl cool fully before cleaning.
• Rinse with warm water — high-fired clay shrugs off odours without deep scrubbing.
• Use a soft brush to clear residue from the five holes.
• Dry thoroughly before storing.
• Despite the weight, treat it carefully — clay still chips on hard impacts.

Specifications

What's in the box

• 1 × Kong Panda Special Edition bowl
• 1 × Individual presentation box

Not included: HMD, foil and charcoal.

Common questions

Egyptian vs phunnel — which suits me?

Egyptian designs (like the Panda) handle bigger packs and broader flavour profiles. Phunnels concentrate juice and suit denser blondes. Our Melbourne team is happy to walk you through the difference in person.

Will it work with foil and HMDs both?

Yes — the rim is HMD compatible but you can absolutely run it on foil if that's your preference.

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.