A small individual plate used for sharing portioned food from communal platters.
💡 Cultural Context & Tips
Izakaya food is mostly served family-style on large sharing plates. Small individual Tori-zara plates are placed at each seat for sharing.
💬 Useful Conversation Phrases
Transfer food from the main dish to your personal plate. If dining with formal acquaintances, use serving chopsticks rather than your personal ones ('Jikabashi').
料理を取り分けるために、人数分のお取り皿をください。
🔊 Please bring us small sharing plates for everyone to portion the food.
❓ Bilingual Dining Quiz
What is the most considerate etiquette when portioning food from a shared platter to your individual plate?