However, I prefer not to use too many small dishes because handling a lot of tableware can be a hassle

Omg, this, haha. That's why having a big plate at home is really helpful if you have a lot if side dishes in the table. And coz I'm always in charge doing the dishes, I hate it when there's more than two two side dishes, a cup for those sauces is not even included yet. Haha. But yeah, Japanese and Korean as I see it always has a lot of side dishes. They always use small cups and isn't it too hard to wash them?.

Anyways the foods here looks all delicious. I want that one, the miso soup. I'm craving for a soup rn coz it's cold in our place rn ✨😆