Simons Maison
Kawaii Cat Bento Plate
The Kawaii Cat Bento Plate is a rectangular, four-compartment ceramic serving plate designed for portioned meals such as sushi, appetizers, or daily dishes. It measures 10.5 by 8 inches (27 by 20 cm) and is made of glossy ceramic that is dishwasher and microwave safe. This Simons Maison exclusive, designed in Canada, features a red rim and printed cat graphics with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- animal-themed, playful
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Specifications
Kawaii cat-shaped bento plate with four compartments, made of shiny ceramic. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Four convenient compartments, shiny ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe, matching pieces sold separately.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- animal-themed, playful
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Additional Attributes
- Exclusive Simons Maison design
- Designed in Canada
- Japanese design
- Kawaii style
- Four compartments
- Shiny ceramic
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- Matching pieces sold separately
- 10.5" x 8" (27 x 20 cm)
Product Insights
A kawaii cat bento plate in glazed ceramic, priced at $18 and in stock from Simons Maison, combines a neotenic cat face inspired by Hello Kitty and Maneki-neko with an authentic four-compartment ichiju-sansai layout, each compartment holding a small rice bowl and the total matching a dinner plate's portion. The seamless, dishwasher-safe ceramic retains heat after microwaving, unlike plastic, and the oval shape rotates in compact microwaves, while print resists fading for durability.
Verified claims
- Cat design
- The plate has a red rim and printed cat graphics with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic; the simplified cat face uses a neotenic abstraction that reads as playful and cheerful, a kawaii look associated with Hello Kitty and Maneki-neko.
- Bento design
- The plate is a rectangular, four-compartment ceramic tray whose compartment layout and proportions are authentic to traditional Japanese bento boxes.
- Material
- Glazed ceramic construction is dishwasher-safe and retains heat after microwaving, unlike typical plastic.
- Portion size
- Each compartment holds roughly a small rice bowl; total area equals a dinner plate.
- Bento authenticity
- Four-compartment layout mirrors ichiju-sansai in an authentic bento silhouette.
- Cleaning ease
- Fully glazed one-piece design eliminates crevices and fits in dishwasher.
- Microwave compatibility
- The rectangular plate fits compact microwaves without corner drag when positioned with its long edge parallel to the turntable's rotation axis.
- Appliance fit
- Slides easily into standard dishwasher upper rack and microwave turntable.
- Microwave reheating
- Ceramic keeps food warm for a relaxed meal after reheating.
- Care and durability
- Seamless ceramic cleans in dishwasher and print resists fading.
- Microwave safety
- The plate is microwave safe, so a pre-portioned bento meal can be refrigerated and reheated on the same ceramic plate.
- Dishwasher safety
- The plate is dishwasher safe and can be cleaned in a standard dishwasher without hand scrubbing the compartments.
- Matching accessories
- Matching pieces are sold separately in the Kawaii Cat collection, though the exact accessory list is not specified.
- Open design
- The plate is an open design without a lid, so it is meant for serving separate foods in its four compartments rather than sealing or portable packed lunches.
Product record
- Title
- Kawaii Cat Bento Plate
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Bento-style meals with sides kept separate
This cat-themed divided plate suits serving sushi or other meals where you want several dishes kept apart, with three smaller compartments on the left and one large compartment on the right. The retailer describes the four compartments as convenient for holding various dishes, and the plate is dishwasher and microwave safe.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Kawaii Cat Bento Plate: Choose this if you want a playful, Japanese-inspired divided plate for serving multiple dishes at once: it is a glossy white ceramic tray measuring 10.5 by 8 inches (27 x 20 cm) with four compartments, thin raised red dividers, and cute cat and BENTO graphics. It is dishwasher and microwave safe for easy everyday use, and matching pieces are sold separately if you want to build out the set.[1,2,3] | Sleepy Kitten Small Plate: Choose this if you want a decorative 7-inch (18 cm) ceramic small plate in a soft rose pink, with a scalloped rim and a raised sculpted kitten motif featuring a blue pillow and hand-painted face. It suits playful, display-worthy table settings or gifting, and is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada. Note that it is hand-wash only and should not go in the microwave.[4,5,6] | Sleepy Bear Cub Small Plate: Choose this if you want a decorative 7-inch (18 cm) white ceramic plate with a raised sculpted sleeping bear on a pink pillow, a scalloped rim, and a glossy glaze. It suits display or special-occasion serving rather than everyday convenience, since it is hand-wash only and should not go in the microwave.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A rectangular divided bento-style plate made of glossy white ceramic with red rim and internal red divider lines; one internal compartment contains printed red 'BENTO' text and the larger compartment has blue striped graphic and a small red cat illustration. Several sushi pieces and a small garnish rest on the plate and a pair of metal-handled chopsticks lie across the top-right edge.
- Overall shapeRectangular shallow tray with four internal compartments separated by raised internal walls; outer rim slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.49 · w 0.88 · h 0.36 (high) - Material and finishGlossy smooth ceramic surface with reflections visible on interior walls and rim.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.53 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Rim and divider colorThin red painted rim around outer edge and matching thin red divider lines between compartments.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.49 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.49 · w 0.01 · h 0.36 (medium) - Compartment text“The left-center small compartment interior has the word BENTO printed in red block letters.”
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.61 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Graphic in large compartmentRight large compartment contains a blue narrow horizontal stripe pattern near the top and a small red line-drawn cat face illustration with adjacent tiny red sketches.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Food presentThree small sushi rolls in the top-left compartment and two larger sushi pieces with garnish placed in the right compartment; a small pale pickled garnish sits near the top of the right compartment.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.66 · w 0.21 · h 0.21 (high) - Chopsticks propA pair of metal chopsticks with olive-green handles rest diagonally across the top-right rim of the plate, partially overlapping the plate interior.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-styled top-down image on a tiled beige and white square tile surface with soft directional lighting from upper left producing mild shadows; image crops the plate with space around it and shows slight reflections on tiles.
- Background surfaceGlossy square tiles in alternating pale beige and white form a grid background and surface on which the plate sits.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left creates gentle shadows under the plate and subtle specular highlights on ceramic and tiles.
- Shot compositionSlightly angled top-down view with plate centered toward the lower half of the frame; image framed vertically with negative space above.
Colors
gloss white· plate bodybright red· rim and internal divider lines#896E5Amedium blue· large compartment graphicbright red· cat illustration and small sketches#8A745B- Overall shapeRectangular shallow tray with four internal compartments separated by raised internal walls; outer rim slightly rounded.
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Product
A multi-compartment rectangular bento plate with cream/white surfaces, raised red trim between compartments, red printed graphics including a stylized cat and food icons, and blue printed accent text and border marks on the main compartment.
- Overall shapeRectangular plate with internal raised dividers forming three smaller compartments on the left and one large compartment on the right; interior walls are vertical with rounded inner corners.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.96 · h 0.90 (high) - Compartment layoutLeft side contains three stacked rectangular subcompartments separated by raised red-edged dividers; right side is a single larger rectangular compartment.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.82 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.82 (high) - Material finishSmooth cream or off-white glossy surface visible on all interior areas of the plate.
- Red trim and divider edgingNarrow solid red trim outlines the outer rim and the inner dividers; trim is consistently thin and slightly raised above the cream surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Partial printed text on left compartment“Partial capital letters 'ENTO' printed in red on the lower left compartment edge, letters visible and outlined.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Cat graphicSmall stylized red line-drawn cat seated and holding a bowl of food, printed on the right compartment.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Vertical food icon columnA vertical column of small red food or vegetable line icons (five/icons) arranged to the left of the cat graphic in the right compartment.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high) - Blue decorative stripesShort vertical blue stripe marks form a border along the top and bottom inner edge of the right compartment; stripes are evenly spaced.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.07 · w 0.46 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.50 · y 0.86 · w 0.46 · h 0.06 (medium) - Blue rectangular label with Japanese text“A rounded-corner blue rectangle printed near the lower center of the right compartment containing white Japanese characters.”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Close-up angled top-down product shot on a tiled beige and white surface with soft studio lighting and gentle shadows; image is tightly cropped to emphasize plate details.
- Shot compositionAngled top-down closeup focusing on the junction between left divided compartments and the right main compartment; corners of the plate are cropped by the frame.
- Background surfaceLarge square tiles in alternating beige and off-white tones form the background surface under the plate.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint soft shadows cast inside the plate and along the outer rim, no harsh specular highlights.
- Image cropBottom-left corner of the plate edge and left side of the leftmost compartment are visible but partially cut off by the image border.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
cream· interior surfacebright red· rim and divider edgesillustration red· printed graphics and iconsmedium blue· label and stripe accents#4C85B3- Overall shapeRectangular plate with internal raised dividers forming three smaller compartments on the left and one large compartment on the right; interior walls are vertical with rounded inner corners.