BANGKOK -- Traditional Japanese tableware such as Arita porcelain is becoming more common at Japanese restaurants in Thailand as owners try to elevate the dining experience above the competition.
Restaurants pursue authentic presentation to stand out from the crowd

A Thai customer eats at Yakitori Hachibei, a Japanese restaurant that opened this year in Bangkok. (Photo by Mayune Hotta)
BANGKOK -- Traditional Japanese tableware such as Arita porcelain is becoming more common at Japanese restaurants in Thailand as owners try to elevate the dining experience above the competition.