Sharing Torizara Plates (取り皿のシェア - Torizara)
The practice of using small individual side dishes called 'Torizara' to share large communal platters. Food at an Izakaya is rarely served as individual portions, so sharing with your group is essential.
Rooted in the communal dining style of sharing food from a single pot ('Nabe'), reinforcing a sense of family and unity. It also keeps the main dish pristine by ensuring people don't poke communal platters with pre-used chopsticks.
When a large plate arrives, use the provided serving chopsticks or tongs to portion food onto others' Torizara plates first. If serving chopsticks are absent, you can use the clean back end of your own chopsticks ('Sakasa-bashi').
Which of the following is a standard dining courtesy when sharing food from a large platter via 'Torizara'?