Plates & Platters

Find the right plate for every dish

In Japanese cooking, the plate is part of the meal. A long, narrow sashimi platter gives each slice of fish its own space, so the colours and cuts stay distinct on the table. A wider sushi serving plate holds maki and nigiri side by side without crowding. And a gyoza plate with an integrated sauce well means your dipping sauce sits exactly where you need it, with no extra dishes to wash.

We stock ceramic Japanese plates in a range of sizes and styles, from compact side plates for pickles and tsukemono through to large sharing platters you can load with tempura or grilled yakitori. If you're putting together a sushi plate set for a dinner party, or after a single sashimi platter to anchor a weeknight meal, you'll find it here.

The glazes vary too. Some pieces have a smooth, glassy finish that catches the light; others have a rougher, speckled texture with visible brush marks. These are closer to the wabi-sabi tradition of finding beauty in imperfection. Most are dishwasher and microwave safe, though we'd recommend checking the individual product page for care instructions.

Handcrafted ceramic Japanese plates, made to last

Our plates and platters come from established kilns in regions like Mino, where potters have been firing stoneware and porcelain for over 400 years. The clay is shaped, glazed and fired at high temperatures, which makes each piece dense, chip-resistant and surprisingly light to hold. You'll notice small variations in colour and surface from one plate to the next. That's the nature of handmade ceramics; each one is slightly different.

These Japanese serving plates work well beyond sushi nights. Use a rectangular platter for cheese and charcuterie, stack small plates for tapas-style sharing, or set out a large oval platter piled with salad. The shapes and proportions are designed for food, so whatever you put on them tends to look good without much effort.

Looking for a gift? A boxed sushi platter set, or a pair of matching sashimi plates makes a practical, lasting present for anyone who cooks. See our tableware sets for ready-made gift options or browse our full tableware collection to build your own.