A general term for dishes and utensils used for dining.
Overview
Tableware
Tableware is a general term for dishes (plates, bowls, cups, etc.) and utensils (chopsticks, forks, spoons, knives, etc.) used for dining. It is broadly divided into Japanese tableware and Western tableware, each with shapes, materials, and usage methods suited to their respective food cultures. In recent years, fusion designs combining Japanese and Western styles, as well as tableware emphasizing sustainability, have been increasing.
tableware
dinnerware
flatware
cutlery
plates
bowls
chopsticks
kitchenware
| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | plate | Plate | A flat dish used for serving food. | Dinnerware |
| 02 | bowl | Bowl | A deep container used for rice, soup, salad, and more. | Dinnerware |
| 03 | chopsticks | Chopsticks | Two slender utensils used in East Asian dining culture. | Flatware |
| 04 | fork | Fork | A utensil with tines at the tip, used in Western cuisine. | Flatware |
| 05 | spoon | Spoon | A utensil with a shallow bowl-shaped head and a handle. | Flatware |
| 06 | knife | Knife | A utensil with a blade used for cutting food. | Flatware |
| 07 | cup | Cup | A small container for holding beverages. | Drinkware |
| 08 | glass | Glass | A glass vessel for beverages. | Drinkware |
| 09 | serving-platter | Serving Platter | A large dish for serving and presenting food. | Serveware |
| 10 | soup-bowl | Soup Bowl | A deep bowl for soup and broth. | Dinnerware |