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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a plate of five" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a serving or portion that consists of five items, typically in a culinary context.
Example: "At the restaurant, I ordered a plate of five delicious sushi rolls."
Alternatives: "a serving of five" or "a dish of five".
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Price: $6.95 for a plate of five of either variety.
Order a plate of five pieces, and you'll be told they're apt to arrive after your ramen, since the dumplings are assembled to order.
A plate of five miniature cannoli, studded with pistachios and chocolate, was a homey finale, and one that grandma herself might have served.
One was a plate of five oysters ($11) slathered in a compound butter of cayenne, chili flakes, garlic and anchovy that showed how deftly and judiciously Cochon plays with heat.
We ordered a plate of five Swiss cheeses, including a firm, intense, washed-rind goat cheese; two hard cow's milk cheeses, one older and one younger; a rich, oozy double cream; and a crumbly blue cheese made with buffalo milk.
Menus and empty glasses can linger on the table, and a plate of five excellent cheeses (made in Switzerland, like Mr. Humm) arrived at the table with no introduction; we had to ask which was which.
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A plate of two sausages and a piece of bacon arrive for her.
In a few minutes, he reappeared with a plate of six perfect cheeses.
Take the Berkshire pork sliders ($9 for a plate of three).
It seems wise to head for middle ground: the Chinese pork loin and a plate of three different salads.
A plate of four cookies and minipastries is $8 and, should you go to Nomad, please consider it required eating.
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