Round Japanese Soba Tray

This round tray with a removable bamboo strainer is used for serving cold soba noodles. Made by Yamanaka lacquerware and coated with lacquer, it can recreate the ambiance of an authentic soba restaurant. Please select from black, brown, or vermilion to match your dining setting.

The bamboo strainer is made using bamboo from Japan, and is crafted by Miyabi Urushi, renowned maker for its woodwork. It effectively removes excess water from boiled soba, allowing for a beautifully presented dish. 

Since the tray and bamboo strainer can be used separately, cleaning after use is also easy. The tray can also hold items like sake cups, teacups, and small plates. Additionally, you can use the bamboo strainer in combination with plates and trays you have at home. 

We also sell soba bamboo strainers  of the same size separately for replacement.

Yamanaka Lacquerware

Yamanaka lacquerware, produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a proud history of more than 450 years. It is characterized by the harmony of natural wood grain and the refined maki-e technique, where gold, silver, or colored powders are delicately sprinkled to create elegant patterns.

Yamanaka lacquerware is crafted into a wide variety of items including chopsticks, bowls, plates, trays, spoons, ladles, and natsume tea caddies. It is known for being lightweight, durable, and beautifully refined. Traditional black and vermilion lacquer finishes are often used.

Yamanaka lacquerware continues to evolve, blending timeless tradition with modern aesthetics to suit contemporary lifestyles.