Kosui Black Speckled Plate 25.5cm

Kosui Black Speckled Plate 25.5cm is a generously sized Japanese porcelain dinner plate with a distinctive dark, speckled finish. Made from Minoyaki porcelain, its understated surface provides a strong backdrop for colourful ingredients and considered plating without competing with the food itself.

The 25.5cm size makes it particularly versatile as a main course plate, with enough surface area for everything from grilled meat and fish to pasta, curries, composed salads and modern restaurant-style dishes. Its black speckled design also works particularly well with Japanese-inspired food, where bright vegetables, sauces, rice and delicate garnishes stand out against the darker porcelain.

Key Features:

• 5cm diameter.
• Made from high-quality Minoyaki porcelain.
• Distinctive black speckled finish.
• Individual variations give each piece its own character.
• Robust construction suitable for regular use.
• Microwave safe.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Versatile size for main courses and larger plated dishes.
• Kosui Black Speckled Plate 14.8cm and Kosui Black Speckled Plate 22.5cm are also available.

Usage Ideas:

• Use the Kosui Black Speckled Plate for a Japanese-inspired main course of miso glazed salmon with steamed rice, greens and pickled vegetables.
• Plate sliced steak with charred vegetables, crispy potatoes and a glossy red wine or peppercorn sauce for a contemporary restaurant-style presentation.
• Serve colourful pasta dishes such as nduja pasta with burrata, tomato linguine or wild mushroom tagliatelle against the contrasting black surface.
• Use it for composed salads with roasted vegetables, grains, leaves, cheese and vibrant dressings, taking advantage of the 25.5cm surface to give each component space.

What is Minoyaki porcelain?

Minoyaki, also known as Mino ware, is Japanese ceramic ware associated with the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, an area with a long history of pottery production. It encompasses a wide variety of glazes, finishes and tableware styles rather than referring to one single decorative technique.

Is a 25.5cm plate a good size for a main course?

Yes. At just over 10 inches in diameter, a 25.5cm plate provides plenty of room for a complete main course while still allowing space around individual components. This makes it suitable for both traditional portions and more contemporary plating styles.

What food colours look particularly good on black tableware?

Pale and vibrant ingredients create particularly strong contrast against black tableware. White fish, burrata, rice, green vegetables, orange squash, red sauces and brightly coloured garnishes can all stand out particularly well against a dark speckled plate.