Out of curiosity about how food would look on it, I bought one to try. A lovely plate, exactly as I imagined. The pattern is good and the weight is just right, so it's easy to use. It works as a one-plate dish or as a serving platter.

I'm considering buying more for the family and for guests.

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After giving one to a friend as a gift I wanted one myself, so I bought it.

I use it every day for a one-plate breakfast — salad, toast, ham and eggs. Anything served on this plate looks delicious and shows to advantage. It has real weight, and above all the pattern on the rim is beautiful, with a crisp contrast against the black ground. I like the way it refines the table.

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Simple and deep, and easy to use for Japanese or Western food.

What's good about it? Everything looks good on it! (laughs)

The packing was perfect and delivery was fast.

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I bought another. It works for everything from starters to the main course, and whatever you put on it looks the better for it — a special Arita ware plate.

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I saw this plate with food on it at the home of a friend who is a qualified table coordinator, and fell in love. That was when I learned that food changes according to the plate you serve it on.

Using a good plate makes you put more into the cooking.

It's an important plate to me and I'll look after it.

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