This time, I would like to introduce you to some stylish tableware.
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That's what I thought, so I went shopping and searched online, but there were so many different types that I couldn't figure it out! Have you ever been confused about which one to buy?
For those people, we will introduce stylish tableware by category, such as plates, bowls, and mugs.
We will also introduce important points about "what kind of tableware looks stylish in the first place" and photos of actual food on it, so please use this as a reference when shopping.
Plate
Plates are often used among tableware.
I want to buy stylish tableware because just by changing one plate I can make my usual meals more delicious and vibrant! If you think so, the first thing you should pick up is a plate.
From here, we will introduce stylish plates by size.
Large plate
Main dishes for one person or dishes to share between 2-3 people
The key to making a platter look stylish is the width and shape of the rim.
If the rim is wide, there will be a natural blank space when serving food, giving it an elegant impression.
Also, if the rim has a distinctive shape or has a pattern, it will look like a picture frame surrounding your food, which is great.
Arco Round Plate Silver Brown 24.5cm/9.6in | Mino Ware
This round dish has a simple form that you will want to use every day. The color has depth, with layers of brown, green, and gray.
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This dish is about 8” in size and works well as a platter for serving main dishes.
It is also useful as a plate to share with others at parties.
I just laid them out, but they looked very stylish.
Image: Natural and simple
Size: Approx. 24 cm
Suitable dishes: One-plate dishes
Microwave: Yes (for warming only)
Dishwasher: Yes
ORLO Pasta Plate Brown | Mino Ware
The wide rim makes this pottery the perfect focal point for your dining table.
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If you fill it with pasta or stew and place a bucket on the rim, it will instantly turn into a restaurant dish!
With just one piece, you can elevate the atmosphere of your dining table.
Image: Modern
Size: approx. 24cm
Perfect dish: Pasta stew
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Chrysanthemum Shape Plate White 24cm/9.6in | Mino Ware
A cute flower-shaped container that will brighten up your dining table.
Thanks to the round petal-like rim, it has a picturesque atmosphere that makes it look great even when you put food on it.
The point is that the ecru white color goes well with any kind of food.
Image: Natural and cute
Size: Approx. 24cm
Perfect dish: One plate dish
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Round Plate Daisy Gray 22㎝/8.6in | Hasami Ware
The pale ink daisies drawn on the white porcelain make this an adorable plate.
If you place your food or cake in the middle of the plate, it will look wonderful as if it is surrounded by a flower wreath.
The elegant elegance makes it perfect for entertaining.
Image: Natural and cute
Size: Approximately 22cm
Perfect dish: Pasta, omelette rice
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You can see other platters here.
Medium plate
Medium plates are useful in a wide range of situations, from everyday use for serving side dishes for one person, to serving a cake for everyone.
The key to making a medium plate look stylish is the rim and pattern, just like the large plate.
Since it is not the main pottery, even the flashy colors and patterns will add a nice touch of glamor to the dining table and make it stylish.
Round Side Plate White 15.5cm/6.1in | Mino Ware
A plate with an adorable border that resembles flower petals.
One of the important points about powdered pottery is that the color changes as you use it.
You'll feel attached to it, as if you were growing it into your own unique pottery.
Image: Natural and rustic
Size: Approximately 15.5cm
Perfect food: Cakes and sandwiches
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Flower-shaped Plate Brown-Rimmed | Hasami Ware
The delicate frill-like flower shape and sharp painting give it an elegant appearance.
With a mature and dignified expression, it gently complements your dishes.
It goes well with not only Japanese food, but also ethnic and Chinese food.
Image: Japanese/Standard
Size: Approx. 15cm
Perfect dish: 2 rice balls Vermicelli salad
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Flower-shaped Plate Chrysanthemum Pattern | Arita Ware
The chrysanthemum pattern on this plate is reminiscent of a flower.
The key point is that when you plate the food, you can see a glimpse of the blue chrysanthemum pattern.
Not only can it be used in everyday life, but it will also add a touch of beauty to small celebrations.
Image: Japanese/Cute
Size: Approximately 18cm
Perfect dishes: Fried rice, meat and potatoes
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You can see other medium plates here.
Mame plate/small plate
Mamesara and small plates are small plates that fit in the palm of your hand.
Incorporating plates with slightly flashy patterns and colors, or plates with unique shapes, which would be difficult to achieve with large plates, will add an accent to your dining table.
Chrysanthemum-shaped Small Plate White 12cm/4.7in | Mino Ware
This small dish has a wonderful soft and gentle texture.
Serve small horse mackerel in a nanbanzuke or stir-fried greens on it.
It is also perfect for serving fruits, cookies, and other snacks.
Image: Natural and cute
Size: Approx. 9.5 cm
Suitable dishes: Side dishes, cookies, and daifuku
Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Flower-shaped Sauce Plate Vine Blue Arabesque | Arita Ware
A small plate with an arabesque pattern drawn all over it.
Perfect for storing soy sauce for sashimi, gyoza sauce, and small plates for seasonings.
For breakfast, you can add jam and butter to it and serve it as an accompaniment to toast.
Image: Natural and cute
Size: Approximately 9.5cm
Perfect dish: Bean sweets Pickles
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Teacup-shaped Small Plate Arrow Feather Round Pattern | Arita Ware
A teacup-shaped plate that looks like something out of a fairy tale.
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The playful painting done with indigo and gold is impressive.
Take a breather and enjoy your afternoon tea time.
Image: Cute
Size: Approx. 12.0 x 7.0cm
Perfect dish: Sugar cubes and coffee Fresh Chocolate
Microwave: ×
Dishwasher: ×
sen Frame Square Small Plate Small | Hasami Ware
The lightly swaying lace-like rim gives this small plate a somewhat nostalgic and romantic atmosphere.
Just add olives or nuts to accompany wine to create a perfect atmosphere.
If you use it as an accessory tray, you can put pearl earrings on it and put it on a shelf and it will look great.
Image: Cute
Size: Approximately 12.0 x 7.0cm
Perfect dish: Cookies and pickles
Microwave: 〇
Dishwasher: ×
You can see other small plates here.
Pot
A bowl, which is essential for juicy dishes, is a useful item at the daily dining table.
The depth and material of the pots you want to use differ depending on the dish, so you'll want to have a variety of pots.
From here, we will introduce stylish pots by size.
Large bowl
Large bowls can be used for serving dishes to be shared by 2 to 3 people, serving main dishes such as curry, and are useful for everyday use as well as entertaining.
Choose a large bowl with a color or pattern to make the table look stylish, whether it's for entertaining or for single dishes.
Large Bowl Rim-lined Tokusa | Serving Bowl Mino Ware
This large bowl features an eye-catching Tokusa pattern, a traditional pattern that has been popular in Japan since ancient times.
With a clean and chic appearance, it has a calm atmosphere that complements the food.
It seems to be useful in a variety of situations, such as roughly arranging side dishes, enjoying noodles and rice bowls.
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Image: Japanese/Modern
Size: Diameter approx. 20.5cm Height approx. 6.0cm
Perfect Dishes: Bukkake udon/Mapodon
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Shallow Large Bowl Blue Arabesque | Serving Bowl Mino Ware
A shallow bowl with a dynamic arabesque pattern.
It goes well with not only Japanese food, but also with aqua pazza, which contains lots of seafood.
If everyone eats together around this utensil, the conversation at the dining table will be more lively than usual.
Image: Japanese/folk art
Size: Diameter approx. 24.0cm Height approx. 6.5cm
Perfect Dishes: Fried chicken/fried noodles with sauce for 2 to 3 people
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You can see other large bowls here.
Medium bowl
A medium bowl can be used in a variety of ways, such as serving juicy side dishes, or as a small bowl or soup bowl.
We recommend choosing a bowl with a pattern on the inside of the bowl, as this will leave some space even when the food is served.
Deformed Bowl Blue Arabesque M | Serving Bowl Hasami Ware
A medium bowl with a distinctive shape, with gently spreading edges.
The relaxed arabesque pattern and swaying shape will accent your dining table.
You can enjoy not only Japanese food, but also salads, mapo tofu, and any other type of cuisine.
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Image: Japanese/Nordic
Size: Diameter approx. 17.5cm Height approx. 6.5cm
Perfect Dishes: Salad bowl, lightly boiled chicken wings
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Flower-shaped Deep Bowl Blue Rim | Serving Bowl Hasami Ware
A deep bowl with a neat flower shape and traditional painting.
You can see the elegant dyeing from any angle, such as the delicate mesh pattern and the flower pattern drawn on the side.
Even if you just add a salad or stir-fry to it, it will turn out to be a great dish.
Image: Japanese/Standard
Size: Diameter approx. 18.0 x 15.0cm Height approx. 5.0cm
Perfect dish: Meat, potatoes, and horse mackerel pickled in Nanban
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Koyo Kiln Round Bowl Shinogi M | Serving Bowl Arita Ware
This bowl looks like Western tableware, with a cute indigo leaf pattern decorating the rim.
It's the perfect size as a salad bowl for one person.
The blue color of the painting complements the green and red, making it a great addition to any salad.
Image: Western/elegant
Size: Diameter approx. 14.0cm Height approx. 5.0cm
Perfect Dishes: Salad/Simmered pumpkin
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You can see other medium bowls here.
Small bowl
A small bowl that is often used to serve side dishes, pickles, etc.
Similar to small plates, if you try incorporating small bowls with slightly flashy patterns and colors that would be difficult to challenge with large bowls, they will become an accent to your dining table.
Also, choosing tall plates to create a difference in height from other plates will create a firmer impression.
Bellflower-shaped Small Bowl Yellow | Kobachi Hasami Ware
This small bowl has a clean flower shape and a bright yellow color, giving it an elegant appearance.
Those who think it would be difficult to match colors should try this color.
Green, red, brown, white, all kinds of colors look great, and I think it would also be cute to put fruits or desserts in it.
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Image: Japanese and elegant
Size: Diameter approx. 12.0cm Height approx. 5.0cm
Perfect Dishes: Soaked green vegetables, vinegared dishes
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Hexagonal Small Bowl Semi-porcelain Check | Kobachi Arita Ware
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A small bowl with a textile-like plaid pattern that gives it a pop atmosphere.
Perfect size when you want to add a little extra item, such as potato salad or kimchi.
It would also be great to add small fruits such as strawberries or grapes.
Image: Western/Cute
Size: Diameter approx. 12.0cm Height approx. 2.5cm
Perfect Dishes: Cut fruits and pickles
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Minami Kiln Small Triangular Bowl Rust-Annan | Kobachi Mino Ware
A truly unique silhouette that changes from a rounded waist to a triangular silhouette.
Based on Vietnam's Annam ware, the painting is distinctive.
It adds an accent to the round pottery and makes the table full of expression.
Image: Japanese/Oriental
Size: Diameter approx. 10.0cm Height approx. 5.5cm
Perfect Dishes: Kimchi Ice Cream
Microwave: ×
Dishwasher: ×
You can see other small bowls here.
Small Bowls (Kobachi) list page
Rice bowl
A rice bowl that is familiar to Japanese dining tables.
You want to find your favorite because it's something you use every day.
The key to looking stylish is to choose a material with a whitish color or a warm color.
Even if you add rice accompaniments such as salmon roe, cod roe, or natto, the colors will not conflict with each other, creating a calm atmosphere for the entire dining table.
kotohogi Rice Bowl Pine | Hasami Ware
A rice bowl with an impressive boldly dyed pine.
The pine tree, which is considered a lucky charm, is also said to be a symbol of longevity because it is an evergreen tree that never dies.
I would like to cherish my daily meals while emulating the pine needle pattern.
Image: Japanese/Standard
Size: Standard size (unisex)
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Rice Bowl HARU(Spring) | Mino Ware
The pine needle pattern on the surface of the rustic pottery has a nostalgic, but somehow modern feel to it.
It has a wide mouth and a sturdy and stable shape, which is great for foodies.
You can also enjoy ochazuke topped with grilled salmon and rice with egg.
Image: Standard, rustic
Size: Standard size (unisex)
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Rice Bowl Linecarved White| Mino Ware
This is a powdered rice bowl with a pattern created by carving each strand with a plane.
It has an attractive simplicity that complements the dishes.
It's a little small, so it looks delicious even if you pile it up and serve it.
Image: Natural and rustic
Size: Slightly smaller size (easy for women to hold)
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You can see other rice bowls here.
Mug
A mug that is used frequently throughout the day, from a cup to wake you up at breakfast to a cup of tea to take a breather.
Things that you use every day should have simple designs, but with flavorful textures and colors.
When entertaining, choose something with a distinctive handle or pattern.
It's fun to use stylish mugs in different ways.
Koyo Kiln Mug Sherbet Gray | Arita Ware
Then you will see a cafe mug with a shape that fits comfortably in your hand.
The handle is wide and provides a perfect sense of stability.
The gentle texture feels good when you hold it with both hands, and it will make you feel soft and at ease.
Image: Natural Modern
Capacity: Slightly small 150ml (8th minute)
Microwave: ○
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Minami Kiln Mino Mug | Mino Ware
This mug has an attractive calm color and rustic atmosphere.
It has a slightly rough texture and a warmth that is unique to earthenware.
The warm atmosphere of earthenware means you can use it for a long time without getting tired of it.
Image: Japanese and bitter
Capacity: Slightly larger 250ml (8th minute)
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fruits Mug Strawberry | Hasami Ware
Just looking at this mug with a large strawberry on it will cheer you up.
The base color is beige, which is close to white, so it has a calming feel and is a design that suits adults as well.
If you serve tea in this mug when entertaining, it will instantly brighten up the table and create a fun atmosphere.
Image: Cute
Capacity: Slightly large 250ml (8th minute)
Microwave: ○ Food Washing machine:○
You can see other mugs here.
Conclusion
This time, we introduced stylish tableware by category.
Did you find some stylish tableware that you want to try?
If you choose the pattern and shape consciously, it will give the impression that your usual dining table has been taken to a higher level.
At our store, we sell not only the Japanese tableware introduced above, but also a variety of other utensils, so if you'd like, please visit UTSUWABI, a pottery market that you can enjoy at home.
UTSUWABI, a pottery market to enjoy at home
We hope you find your favorite pottery and enjoy your everyday table scenes even more.