Mino Ware, Iron Glaze Footed Tapas Dish, 80x30mm
80 x 30mm: a small footed dish in iron glaze that lifts a single bite off the table and makes it look important.
Pre-order: arriving in the UK in late October 2026
This Mino ware dish is 80mm across and 30mm high and stands on a foot, so it sits raised above the table. The iron glaze gives a dark, earthy finish. It is a presentation piece for a small portion.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Raised presentation: a foot lifts the food and gives a course more presence
- Iron-rich glaze: deep tones that flatter both bright and golden food
- Tasting-menu size: 80mm across is right for one or two bites
- Stands apart: breaks up a table of flat plates
How to Use
- Amuse-bouche: a single composed bite to open a meal
- Sashimi: two or three slices with a garnish
- Premium sides: ikura, a small salad or a slice of tamagoyaki
- Sweets: a wagashi or a chocolate with coffee or tea
Iron glazes, known in Japan as tetsuyū (鉄釉), take their colour from iron oxide and fire from rich brown to near black depending on how much iron they carry and how the kiln is run. They have a long history at Mino, where the black Setoguro tea bowls of the late sixteenth century were fired. This dish is Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture.
What is a footed dish for?
A foot raises the dish off the table, which frames the food and gives it more ceremony. Raised dishes have long been used in Japanese dining for small, special courses. At 80 x 30mm this one suits a single bite, a few slices of sashimi or a small sweet.
Product Details
| Dimensions | 80mm diameter x 30mm high |
| Type | Footed small dish |
| Glaze and Finish | Iron glaze (tetsuyū) |
| Material | Ceramic, Mino ware (美濃焼) |
| Origin | Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Capacity | To follow |
| Weight | 80g |
| Care | To follow |
| Best Used For | Amuse-bouche, sashimi, small courses |
Why does it cost more than the other tapas dishes?
The footed shape and iron glaze put it in a different class from the stacking dishes. It is a presentation piece rather than an everyday small plate, which is reflected in the price.
Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?
We are waiting on the maker's care guidance and will add it here before the stock lands, so we are not going to guess. Until it arrives, hand washing in warm soapy water with a soft sponge is the safe choice for glazed Japanese tableware. Let it dry fully before stacking or putting it away.
When will my pre-order arrive?
This dish is on a container due in the UK in late October 2026. Order now to reserve one, and we will send it out once the stock has landed and been checked in. If the arrival date moves, we will let you know.
SKU : T5015