Japanese plate

What is a Japanese plate called?

There are different names depending on the purpose and shape.

🍽️Small plate: 

A small plate used to serve soy sauce dishes and side dishes.

 

🍽️Round plate: 

Refers to a circular plate.

 

🍽️Square plate: 

Refers to a square or rectangular plate.

 

🍽️Rimmed plate: 

A plate with a raised rim.

Types of Japanese Plates

Often chosen according to purpose and design preference.

🍽️1) Round plate
Main dish: 

Suitable for serving main dishes at general dinners and lunches. Meat dishes, fish dishes, noodles, risotto, etc. are often served on it.

 

Salad Plate: 

Often used to serve salads. In particular, salad plates that are slightly smaller than dinner plates are used.

 

Dessert:

 Also suitable for serving desserts such as cakes, pies and ice cream. Often used as dessert plates.

 

Snacks and Appetizers: 

Used to serve snacks and appetizers at parties and casual gatherings.

 

Breakfast: 

Suitable for serving breakfast dishes (pancakes, omelettes, bacon, etc.).

 

Dinner Plate: 

Large round plate also used as a sharing plate for family and friends.

 

Casual Dining: 

Also used for serving casual meals such as pizza and large sandwiches.

🍽️2) Oval plates
Fish dishes: 
Since it is close to the shape of a fish, it is especially suitable for serving whole fish. Grilled and broiled fish are often served on it.

 

Meat dishes:
Suitable for beautifully serving long dishes such as large steaks and roast chickens.

 

Hors d'oeuvres and appetizers:
Used to serve several appetizers on one plate at parties and gatherings.

 

Salad:
Sometimes used as a large salad bowl, it is convenient for serving salads for sharing.

 

Dessert plate:
Suitable for serving long desserts (such as pound cakes and tarts).

 

Fruit plate: 
Used to display fruit beautifully. Long fruits such as sliced melon and oranges look especially good on these plates.

 

Sharing dishes: 
Suitable for serving food to share with family and friends. Convenient for serving pasta and stir-fries on large plates.

 

Buffet style: 
Used at buffets and parties to arrange food for easy access.

🍽️3) Square plates
Appetizers: 
Perfect for serving contemporary appetizers. Beautifully arranged small dishes look great on these plates.

 

Desserts:
Perfect for serving desserts in style. Cakes, pies and chocolates look great on these plates.

 

Sushi: 

Often used for sushi and sashimi platters. The square shape makes the food stand out.

 

Party Plates: 

Also used as plates for serving small snacks and finger foods.

 

Salads: 

Sometimes used for stylish presentation of salads in modern restaurants.

Casual Dining: Also used to serve casual meals such as sandwiches, burgers and sliced fruit.

 

Shared Dishes: 
Suitable for serving several small dishes to share with family and friends.

 

Square plates require more thought when arranging food than traditional round or oval plates, but they can en

🍽️4) Rectangular plates

Sushi and Sashimi:
Rectangular plates are perfect for serving sushi and sashimi and can beautifully display multiple ingredients.

 

Appetizers and Tapas: 
Convenient for serving multiple appetizers and tapas in a row. Especially useful for parties and gatherings.

 

Main dishes: 
Suitable for serving long main courses such as fish, steaks and roasts.

 

Desserts: 
Used for serving long desserts such as rolls, cheesecake and brownies.  Also useful for arranging several small desserts.

 

Salads: 
Using rectangular plates to serve salads allows you to distribute dressings and toppings evenly.

 

Appetizers: 
Great for serving several dips, spreads, crackers, etc. in a row.

 

Breakfast: 
Used to beautifully display breakfast items such as pancakes, waffles, bacon and sausage.

 

Sharing Plates: 
Suitable for serving food to be shared with family and friends. For example, it is useful for serving large sandwiches, pizza slices, cut fruit, etc.

 

Buffet style: 
Used to serve food in a row at buffets and parties. It is especially suitable for serving long dishes or multiple dishes in a row.

🍽️5) Rimmed Plates

Soups and stews: 
The raised rim prevents liquids from spilling, making them ideal for serving soups and stews.

 

Pasta dishes: 

Useful for serving pasta dishes with lots of sauce. 
The rim catches the sauce so there is no risk of spilling.

 

Risotto and curry: 
Rimmed plates also work well for these dishes as they contain a lot of sauce and juice.

 

Salad: 

When serving dressed salads, the rim prevents the dressing from spilling.

 

Dessert: 

Suitable for desserts with liquids, such as desserts with sauce or ice cream.

 

Brunch plate:

 Useful for foods with liquids or sauces, such as bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes.

 

Buffet style: 

Used at buffets and parties to serve dishes with sauces or liquids.

 

Children's plate: 

The rim prevents food from spilling, making it suitable for small children.

Is it rude not to finish your plate in Japan?

In Japan, it is generally considered good manners to eat all the food on your plate. Not leaving any food is a way of showing gratitude and respect to the person who prepared the food.

 

Reasons why it is recommended to finish your meal
Show gratitude: Don't leave any food on your plate to show your gratitude to the person who prepared the food and the ingredients.
The spirit of mottainai: In Japan, there is a concept of "mottainai," which means not wasting food, and it is important not to waste food.

 

When portions are too large: If the portion size is too large or you feel you cannot finish it, one solution is to order a smaller portion or let the person know that you will leave some.

 

In Japan, it is important to be considerate and not leave food behind, but there is no need to force yourself to eat and it is important to be considerate.

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