Kihara Sitaku Hinoki Cutting Board with Porcelain Plate

A small cutting board of solid hinoki cypress that sits in a white porcelain plate to catch juices, from Kihara’s Sitaku line; 7.48 in square.

Sitaku pairs two materials: a board cut from a single piece of hinoki, the light, naturally fragrant Japanese cypress, and a square white porcelain plate beneath it. The plate collects every drop of juice while you slice a lemon, a tomato or a piece of fruit, and on its own it serves the food you have just cut. At 7.48 in on each side, it is the right size for cutting almost anything small, light and easy to handle, and a quick rinse readies it for the next job. The board also makes a handy trivet at the table. Each hinoki board is finished by hand, and the set is made in Japan, in Gifu and Arita. It is dishwasher safe, and it is designed to work with the other Sitaku tools: ginger grater, lemon press, mortar and storage containers.

Specifications

• Brand: Kihara
• Line: Sitaku
• Type: Cutting board with porcelain plate
• Board: Solid hinoki cypress
• Plate: White porcelain, square; catches juices and serves food
• Dimensions: 7.48 in on each side
• Care: Dishwasher safe
• Made in: Japan (Gifu and Arita)
• Item number (MPN): KI-14625

Features

• Solid hinoki cypress board
• White porcelain plate catches juices
• Plate doubles as a serving dish
• 7.48 in square: compact and light
• Dishwasher safe
• Board doubles as a trivet at the table

Best for

Slicing citrus for drinks, cutting fruit, cheese, herbs and garnishes; serving a snack straight from the board; small kitchens and bar carts.

Who this is not for

• Big jobs like carving a roast or chopping a whole squash: it is a compact board.
• Heavy cleavers: choose a thick end-grain board for those.
• Anyone who needs a matching set of large boards.

Why we carry it

We’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Kihara is a Japanese tableware company; its Sitaku line gathers small, practical kitchen tools, from ginger graters and lemon presses to mortars and storage containers, designed to be used together.

Buy once: durability and care

Rinse after use; it is dishwasher safe. Dry the hinoki board standing up so air reaches both sides. Each board is finished by hand, so grain and color vary slightly from piece to piece.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Kihara Sitaku cutting board?

7.48 in on each side.

What is the Kihara Sitaku board made of?

A solid piece of hinoki cypress, with a white porcelain plate beneath it.

Is the Kihara Sitaku board dishwasher safe?

Yes, it is dishwasher safe.

What is the porcelain plate for?

It catches juices while you cut and doubles as a serving plate.

What is the Kihara Sitaku board best used for? (our advice)

Citrus, fruit, cheese, herbs and garnishes; anything small.

Does the Kihara Sitaku board go with other Sitaku pieces?

Yes, it is designed to be used with the Sitaku ginger grater, lemon press, mortar and storage containers.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Kihara and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.