Koi Dish 3.25"

Black & Brown Dish

The Koi Dish 3.25 inch in black and brown is a compact piece of Japanese style tableware that looks just as good on an everyday supper table as it does at a more considered dinner. The shallow shape and smooth glazed finish are designed to show off small servings, whether that is a dipping sauce, a little side salad or a single bite sized dessert. The glossy black base is broken up by flowing patches of warm brown glaze that look almost liquid, so no two dishes are exactly the same.

Key Features:

• Approximate diameter of 8.5 centimetres or 3.25 inches in a shallow dish profile.
• Black and brown reactive style glaze that gives each piece a subtly unique look.
• Compact size that suits sauces, condiments, snacks and small plated bites.
• Dishwasher safe design made for regular use in home kitchens and small hospitality settings.

Usage Ideas:

• Use the Koi Dish as an individual dipping bowl for soy sauce, ponzu or chilli oil when serving sushi, dumplings or gyoza.
• Place one at each setting on a sharing table to hold olives, nuts or small pickles so guests have their own little snack dish.
• Set several dishes along a wooden board and fill them with different condiments, from flavoured salts and aioli to chilli jam and mustard, for grilled meats or a barbecue spread.
• Use the dish to present a single small bite such as a mini tart, chocolate, canape or amuse bouche when you want a simple way to make starters or petit fours feel more considered.

How does a 3.25 inch dish fit into a typical table setting?

A dish of this size is designed to sit alongside larger plates rather than replace them. It will usually fit comfortably above or to the side of a dinner plate without crowding the place setting, and it is small enough to be moved around easily as people share food. Many hosts like to place several along the centre of the table so that sauces and snacks are always within easy reach.

Can this small Koi dish be mixed with tableware I already own?

The neutral black and brown palette works well teamed with plain white crockery, stoneware pieces and wooden boards, so you do not need to replace your whole set to use it. You can treat it as an accent piece among simpler plates, using it to bring a slightly more restaurant style touch to the parts of the meal that benefit from individual presentation, such as sauces, nibbles or petits fours.

How many Koi dishes might be useful to have for everyday use and entertaining?

For day to day cooking, a few dishes are often enough for dips, snacks and cooking ingredients. If you enjoy hosting, you may find a set of six or more gives you more flexibility, letting you use them for individual sauces, small bites at each place setting or a line of different condiments down the table. Because they stack neatly, keeping a slightly larger number does not take up much cupboard space.