What is "Ichiju-Sansai" Japanese dinner setting?
Ichiju-Sansai" is the basis of Japanese cuisine. It is a set menu that combines "rice," the staple food of the Japanese, with "soup", "main dish" and two side dishes.
It is a well-balanced meal that provides the body with the three nutrients it needs: energy, body-building, and body-conditioning.
table of contents
Rice
Provide carbohydrates as a source of energy. The Rice Bowl is placed closest to the person, on the left.
Miso soup
Main dish and two side dishes
As for placement, the main and side dishes placed furthest from the person. The most standard arrangement is to place the side dishes on the left and in the center and the main dish on the right, but it doesn't have to be that strict.
The main dish can be placed in the main plates or serving bowls. Side dishes can be placed in small kobachi bowls, side plates, or sauce plates.
Chopsticks and chopstick rest
Tray
The tray & placemat is not necessary, but a tray makes things look better and makes serving and cleaning up easier.
Starter set for Authentic Japanese Cuisine
The items used here were selected by MUSUBI KILN stylist(@umeharaharu) from the perspective of users who do not yet own any Japanese tableware and which would be best for them to enjoy Japanese food at home from now on.
These handmade tablewares are used by many professionals, but the selection focuses on items that are relatively reasonably priced.
You can see a detailed description of each item from the collection below.
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