Tableware for Japanese food styling demands a very particular sensibility, an understanding of how form, colour, and material interact with the food placed upon them. Few people embody this sensibility more completely than Nana Miyazawa, a Japanese hospitality expert and food stylist whose collaboration with MyGlassStudio has produced some of the most refined table presentations in the collection’s history. MyGlassStudio’s glass plates have become a cornerstone of her approach to japanese food presentation, combining Eastern minimalism with Western culinary influence.

Nana Miyazawa. Food Stylist and Hospitality Expert

Nana Miyazawa holds a degree in modern French cuisine from Ferrandi Paris. The French School of Culinary Arts and a pastry degree from Il Pleut Sur La Seine in Japan. She trained in French, Italian, and Californian cuisines, and worked as an assistant at a school specialising in traditional Japanese kaiseki dining. Today she delivers cooking classes and seminars in fine dining table presentation and food styling, and publishes books on stylish dining and hospitality.

Nana Miyazawa. Japanese food presentation and hospitality expert, collaborator with MyGlassStudio.

What makes Nana’s vision distinctive is the fusion of Japanese and Western influences and her emphasis on harmony between cuisine, tabletop, and season. She is known for beautifully coordinated tablescapes, from flower arrangements to candle placement and dinnerware selection. MyGlassStudio’s glass plates feature regularly in her styling seminars and cooking events, chosen specifically for their suitability as japanese food presentation plates that work equally well for European and Asian cuisines.

Tableware for Japanese Food Styling. Course by Course

The following images show a selection of food presentations by Nana Miyazawa using MyGlassStudio plates and dishes. Each course illustrates a different aspect of her approach to japanese food plating, the careful selection of plate size, shape, colour, and texture to complement each dish.

Assorted amuse bouches on a silver square glass plate, tableware for Japanese food styling by MyGlassStudio.

The amuse bouche course uses a square silver-coloured glass plate. According to Nana Miyazawa, the silver surface elevates even the simplest small dishes, making every bite feel considered and deliberate. The square format also provides a clean, architectural base that suits both Japanese and French appetiser presentations.

Smoked chicken with vegetables on a square glass dinner plate, japanese food presentation plates by MyGlassStudio.

The main course appears on a square glass dinner plate with a subtle floral design. The size and shape suit a wide range of protein and vegetable presentations. The restrained pattern works with the food rather than competing with it, a key principle in Japanese food plating philosophy.

Meat course on a square glass dinner plate, versatile tableware for Japanese food styling.

For casual dining, Nana selects a small round glass plate with a red flower design. Its relaxed character suits club sandwiches, breakfast plates, and brunch service without sacrificing visual appeal.

Sandwich on a round glass plate, casual Japanese food presentation by MyGlassStudio.

Shared dishes use a footed glass bowl with an irregular edge and soft white pattern. The organic form of this bowl encourages sharing, placing food at the centre of the table experience. It works well for both Western sharing starters and Japanese-style communal courses.

Gougère French pastry in a glass sharing bowl, tableware for Japanese food styling by MyGlassStudio.

For appetisers and snacks served in a more theatrical format, Nana uses a glass box with lid featuring a playful ribbons pattern. The lidded presentation adds a sense of discovery for guests. It suits Japanese-style snack service, amuse collections, and fusion side dishes equally well.

Pickled vegetables in a glass box with lid, japanese food presentation by MyGlassStudio.

Desserts end the meal on a silver glass plate. In Nana Miyazawa’s words: “This plate makes anything stylish. Only MyGlassStudio could have this design!” The refined silver surface creates a neutral, elegant stage for any dessert, from chocolate to fruit.

Chocolate dessert on a silver glass plate, japanese food plating by MyGlassStudio.

Small bite-sized desserts and confectionery use vibrant small glass plates. The colour of the plate frames each piece and amplifies the craft visible in every handmade sweet.

Uirō Japanese steamed rice cake on small coloured glass plates, tableware for Japanese food styling by MyGlassStudio.