Shikiri plates x4 plate FISH PLATES MINO CERAMIC PLATES SASHIMI PLATES SUSHI PLATES YAKITORI PLATES
Shikiri plates x4 plate FISH PLATES MINO CERAMIC PLATES SASHIMI PLATES SUSHI PLATES YAKITORI PLATES
Shikiri plates x4 plate FISH PLATES MINO CERAMIC PLATES SASHIMI PLATES SUSHI PLATES YAKITORI PLATES

Shikiri plates x4

£62.00

✔ Grand Presentation Set: Set of four extra-long 36cm ceramic plates featuring a traditional aesthetic for professional-grade plating.
✔ Sleek Utility: Perfectly proportioned rectangular design ideal for serving sushi, sashimi, or long skewers of grilled yakitori.
✔ Resilient Quality: Authentic Japanese-made porcelain that is both dishwasher and microwave safe for effortless everyday use.

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Artisan Tableware Series | Premium Japanese Ceramic Rectangular Serving Plates (Set of 4)

Transform your home dining table into an authentic Japanese culinary destination. Imbued with the timeless elegance of traditional craftsmanship, this premium set of four Large Ceramic Rectangular Serving Plates, frequently known as Sumizara or Nagazara is meticulously crafted in Japan. This elegant, elongated geometry is purposefully engineered to elevate the presentation of classic Japanese gastronomy. The generous length provides the perfect canvas for showcasing long rows of pristine nigiri sushi, delicate slices of fresh sashimi, or multiple skewers of flame-grilled yakitori. Combining a substantial, heavy-bottomed tactile presence with the ease of modern appliance compatibility, this set brings the refined ambiance of a high-end Tokyo izakaya right to your home.

Tableware Typology Nagazara / Sumizara (長皿・角皿 — Traditional Japanese Elongated Serving Platters)
Culinary Pairing Sushi rolls, premium sashimi arrays, yakitori skewers, gyoza, grilled fish (*yakizana*)
Package Configuration 4 Matching Large Rectangular Ceramic Plates (Complete Set)
Material Composition Premium Kiln-Fired Japanese Ceramic / Stoneware Matrix
Physical Geometry Length: 36.0 cm × Width: 12.5 cm (approx. 14.0" × 4.7")
Set Total Weight 3.0 kg (approx. 6.6 lbs) — *Reflects robust, thick-walled durable construction*
Appliance Profiles Dishwasher: YES | Microwave: YES | Oven: NO
Manufacturing Origin MADE IN JAPAN 🇯🇵
Premium Presentation Benefits & Structural Advantages:
  • Authentic Elongated Presentation: The 14-inch wide profile mimics traditional *Teppanyaki* and *Izakaya* service styles, allowing skewer handles to rest cleanly outside the food zone while catching delicious dripping glazes (*Tare*).
  • Heavyweight Kiln-Fired Durability: Weighing a substantial 3 kg for the set, these dense ceramic plates anchor firmly to your placemats, providing excellent chip resistance and heat retention for cooked items.
  • Stain-Resistant Gloss Glaze: Coated in an premium-grade defensive glaze layer that prevents oily sauces, dark tamari soy sauce, and charred yakitori glaze from soaking into the ceramic matrix.
  • Modern Convenience Interface: Engineered to withstand the regular structural vibrations of automatic dishwashers and safe for rapid food reheating cycles inside standard kitchen microwaves.
💡 Master Class Culinary Plating & Care Guidelines:

• The Art of Negative Space (*Yohaku*): In Japanese food plating culture, beautiful presentation relies on keeping roughly 30% of the plate face empty. Arrange your sushi rolls or yakitori skewers in a relaxed diagonal or linear cluster down the middle, using the extended blank ends to frame the food elegantly.
• Thermal Shock Prevention: While fully certified microwave safe for daily reheating, avoid introducing dramatic temperature spikes. **Do not run a cold plate straight out of the refrigerator directly under a hot microwave setting**, as extreme thermal stress can cause fine ceramic fracturing over time.
• Dishwasher Loading Protocol: Fully dishwasher safe for effortless cleanups. To protect the corners from accidental chipping, ensure the plates are spaced properly in the lower rack rows without leaning directly against heavier cast-iron or heavy stainless steel cookware items.
• Strict Appliance Thermal Boundaries: Designed for tabletop serving, warming, and standard microwave usage. Do not use these plates inside residential baking ovens, commercial broilers, or over direct stovetop gas flames, as the material is not rated for dry, high-heat ambient oven cooking.