Awasaka Porcelain Blister Plate

For a small serve of soy sauce or a pinch of seasoning at the table, a full-sized side plate can feel like overkill. The Awasaka Edokko Dinosaur blister plate is made for that smaller job.

Its design brings dinosaurs together with traditional Japanese patterns, including the Blue Sea Wave motif. The result is decorative without losing sight of everyday use.

The listed dimensions are 90 x 15 mm, so think dipping dish or condiment plate rather than a plate for a snack or meal. It is made in Japan from porcelain.

How to use it

Use it for soy sauce alongside a meal, or to keep a small amount of another condiment close at hand. That compact format also makes it an easy detail to add to a table setting when you want something more characterful than a plain dipping dish. The listing says it is dishwasher safe and microwave safe for reheating only, that microwave restriction matters if you were hoping to use it for cooking or extended heating.

Would a tiny plate be useful beyond serving sauce? It could also suit a small portion of seasoning, though the dimensions make it a poor match for anything that needs room to spread out. The listing mentions collecting the blister plates, which may appeal if you enjoy themed tableware, but no details are given here about other designs or availability.

Pros

• Compact size for soy sauce and small condiment portions.
• Porcelain construction and made in Japan.
• Dinosaurs and traditional Japanese patterning give it more visual character than a plain dish.
• Dishwasher safe, with microwave use limited to reheating.

It suits you if you want a small, patterned dish for condiments and like the dinosaur motif. It is not for you if you need a versatile side plate for larger serves, or want to use it for microwave cooking rather than reheating. That distinction is the main trade-off: this is a decorative, specialised little dish, not an all-purpose plate.

Spec sheet

Name: Awasaka EK88-L08 Edokko Dinosaur Type: Blister plate Size: φ3.5 x 0.6 inches (90 x 15 mm) Material: Porcelain

Made in Japan. The plate is listed as dishwasher safe and microwave safe for reheating only. The design combines dinosaurs with traditional Japanese patterns, including a Blue Sea Wave motif associated in the description with a wish for peaceful life.

My take

Choose it for the small, specific role it is designed for: serving soy sauce or another condiment with a bit of personality. The pattern is the point of difference, while its modest size is also the limit. If you mainly want a plain dish that can handle broader serving duties, a larger side plate will make more sense, if a compact porcelain piece suits your table and the dinosaur design appeals, this one has a clear use. Based on what the listing says, it is practical for everyday condiment use, with microwave use kept to reheating only.