Stylish Home-Cooked Meals: Researching What Kind of Serving Trays to Buy for the Holidays!

I wish there were trays.

Using a tray during meals elevates the atmosphere significantly. It adds a touch of sophistication, making the food look delicious and beautiful.

While table mats are nice, trays don’t wrinkle and don’t need to be washed, which actually makes them quicker and more convenient to use than table mats...

(It's also convenient for cleanup since you can carry all the dishes at once!)

✅ A breakfast arranged with many small plates looks beautiful.

✅ Overloading a tray with food looks delicious.

✅ Sometimes, using a tray as a plate to serve food directly is also great.

✅ It’s perfect for enjoying small sweets during tea time.

I don’t have a tray at home yet, so personally, it’s currently my top wish item.

I’ve been looking around, but one point to consider when choosing a tray is to select something of a relatively higher quality (not cheap)...!

Cheap ones tend to give off a cheap vibe, reminiscent of cafeteria or café trays.

What I want is a tray that enhances the presentation of the food, and I realized (as expected) that you have to put some investment into it to achieve that....

In this article, I'll introduce some trays available on Rakuten that I’m considering buying.

What kind of trays do you like? Be sure to check them out!＊

Stylish trays available on Rakuten【1】

First, the classic elongated tray.

This product comes in various styles, with three color options and three size options available. The edge types also include one with straight sides and another with slanted sides, which I thought was impressive.

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Stylish trays available on Rakuten【2】

A cozy wooden tray with a café-like design. It’s 40 cm wide and 30 cm deep, making it just the right size for a one-plate lunch.

By the way, the ideal size for a traditional meal of one soup and three dishes is about 45 cm wide.

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Stylish trays available on Rakuten【3】

This is a stylish option that I'm considering buying.

It’s not circular; it has edges that resemble flowers, called “flower ring trays.”

If the tray itself has a unique design, it gives me a sense of getting a bonus for the purchase.

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Available in small, medium, and large sizes.

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Stylish trays available on Rakuten【4】

Here’s another flower-shaped option.

The edge is a bit thicker and sturdy. It looks suitable for serving tea, as shown in the photo.

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Stylish trays available on Rakuten【5】

Square trays are also stylish.

I think everyone has different preferences regarding the angle and height of the edges, but this shape is definitely a classic.

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Stylish trays available on Rakuten【6】

The bendable wood material is stylish, isn’t it?

Even simple rice balls look like a feast (I really long for a dining table where rice balls and miso soup look like a feast).

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I hope you find a wonderful tray!＊

Just having a tray seems to enhance the rank of the table setting.

I want to find my favorites and gradually expand my collection with different materials and sizes to enrich my dining experience. ♩