What to Serve with Sushi (30 Easy Sushi Side Dishes)

It's sushi night! Time to bust out the chopsticks and roll up your sleeves because the good times are about to get rollingggg. Here's what to serve with sushi to create an even more filling meal (without having to empty your wallet from all that sushi money)!

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Creating a sushi party at home is such a fun interactive dinner if you're making them from home. One thing I didn't anticipate about making sushi at home though is how hungry I'd be while learning to roll!

*enter side dishes for sushi*

There's definitely a learning curve, at least for me... especially when hanger is starting to set in lol. This is something I really wish I knew the last time I made sushi lol. So it's handy to have ready to go sushi side dishes you can pick and nibble on while you build and roll away.

And, if you're looking to stay within a certain budget, bolstering you meal with sides helps save you some of your hard earned moolahhh! Below is a list of easy recipes ranging from condiments & small bites, to hearty meat dishes that'll make sure you don't go hungry by the end of the meal!

If you're thinking, "welp, Mikha I'm hungry now! I don't want to figure out how to roll & what not. I need sushi in my mouth asap!" I'd say, definitely check out my Crab Sushi Bake recipe! It's one of my most popular recipes & there's no fancy rolling needed. If you're not into imitation crab, I also have Salmon Sushi Bake and Tuna Sushi Bake. Enjoy!

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🍣 Sushi Condiments
🥢 Appetizers & Small Bites
🥩 Meat & Seafood
🍜 Soup & Noodles
🥬 Vegetables
🍵 Drinks & Desserts
🥡 How to Store
💭 FAQS
🥗 More Easy Recipes You'll Love!

🍣 Sushi Condiments

Soy sauce or tamari
Pickled baby ginger
Wasabi
Ponzu
Spicy Mayo
Yum Yum Sauce
Unagi Sauce

🥢 Appetizers & Small Bites

1. Spicy Edamame with Garlic

Make the most irresistible fiery snack in under 10 minutes! This Spicy Edamame with Garlic is insanely addicting and fool-proof. It's sweet, salty, and spicy - just to keep you on your toes. I dare you to have only one!

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2. Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

Enjoy nuggets of crispy crunchy tofu without the greasy mess! This is an easy and healthy snack best enjoyed ASAP!

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Wooden chopsticks dipping crispy tofu in a saucer of sweet chili sauce.

3. Creamy Sesame Tuna Ongirazu Recipe

Make the easiest lunch in just 10 minutes that's packed with creamy sesame tuna, fresh crunchy veggies, and sandwiched between fluffy chewy rice!

It's the perfect meal to put together when you don't feel like cooking.

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4. 🧾 Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings (Hanetsuki Gyoza)

Take your gyozas to an EXTRA crispy level! This chicken filling is succulent with a chewy wrapper and a delicately crispy skirt. There's no turning back after these bad boys!

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Wooden chopsticks holding gyoza with a crispy skirt against a blue background.

5. Easy Yaki Onigiri - Grilled Rice Balls

Crispy on the outside. Tender & chewy on the inside. This Salmon Yaki Onigiri recipe comes together in 30 minutes or less & will make your reimagine leftovers - especially when it fits in the palm of your hands!

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White plate of yaki onigiri with chopsticks on a white table.

6. Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

Find out how to make EXTRA CREAMY Japanese egg salad sandwich with SUPER easy-peel eggs! This simple tamago sando is the perfect meal on the go - and with its super soft bread, you'll wonder if you just took a bite out of heaven! Enjoy this cheap and filling meal in under 30 minutes!

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7. Goma Dressing Recipe | Creamy Sesame Dressing

This creamy, zesty, nutty Goma dressing is the BEST thing to meet your crisp salad! Clear some space in your fridge - you're going to want this in batches!

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White spoonful goma sesame dressing with a green salad in the back.

8. Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushroom

Bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms is an easy, delicious dish, finished with a drizzle of tangy ponzu sauce. This perfect combo of crispy bacon and juicy mushrooms makes you want to go for one after another!

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Blue plate with bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms with sliced lemon garnish.

9. Spicy Veggie Onigirazu

This bold spicy veggie Onigirazu packs on SO much flavor and texture, you'll forget you're eating healthy!

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Holding spicy vegetable ongiriazu wrapped in plastic wrap with a blue plate in the back.

🥩 Meat & Seafood

10. Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Make the most mouthwatering easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe with only 5 ingredients - and in under 30 minutes! This irresistible restaurant favorite has BIG flavor with minimal effort!

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Silver spoon drizzling teriyaki sauce on rice plate of chicken and broccoli.

11. Chicken Tempura

Perfectly light and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Make the best Japanese Chicken Tempura at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.

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Crispy chicken tempura on a wooden cutting board with soy sauce & chopsticks on white table.

12. Chicken Katsu Curry

This Chicken Katsu Curry is a plateful of comfort in every bite! The chicken is unbelievably juicy on the inside and SO crunchy on the outside, you can hear it! The rich savory curry is loaded with caramelized onions and tender veggies.

Roll up your sleeves because things are about to get yummy!

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Japanese curry with potatoes and carrots with crispy tonkatsu.

13. Tonkatsu Pork Chop

Want to know how to make the CRUNCHIEST Tonkatsu pork chop recipe in 20 minutes?! This recipe will show you the secrets to do just that!

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A blue plate with crispy tonkatsu and a white saucer of tonkatsu dipping sauce.

14. Easy Pan Fried Salmon in Teriyaki Glaze

Create one of the most popular Japanese dishes easily from home! It's only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes away from an insanely delicious dinner!

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15. Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Salmon

When life is pure chaos, this Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Salmon saves the day as the ultimate lazy dinner in under 30 minutes! Packed with so much flavor, you’ll forget you’re eating healthy with minimal dishes in the kitchen.

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Miso salmon on a bed of white rice and steamed spinach in a black bowl.

16. Hamachi Kama

This beautifully charred Yellowtail Collar (hamachi kama) is seasoned with simple ingredients for restaurant-quality results! Smokey and crispy on the outside, fall apart tender in the center. Get the secrets to making this highly coveted dish right at home!

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Grilled hamachi kama on a white plate with a blue saucer of soy sauce.

17. Seared Scallops with Tobiko

These seared scallops are cooked to perfection, served with crunchy tobiko (flying fish roe) and ponzu-inspired dressing. It is a gorgeous appetizer that is fun, delicious and super easy to make!

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Seared scallops topped with tobiko and green onions on a blue plate.

18. Tuna Handroll

Ever wondered how to make those delicious tuna handrolls from your favorite sushi spot? It's SO much easier than you think & the best part is - you can customize it to your tastebuds, so every bite is your perfect bite!

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Tuna handroll with rice, tuna, cucumber, avocado, and carrots.

🍜 Soup & Noodles

19. Miso Soup

Easy Miso Soup (Japanese Clear Soup) Recipe makes a perfect nutritious umami-packed savory vegan lunch. Comforting, healthy and ready in just 15 minutes!

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20. Easy Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Recipe

Make a mouthwatering one-pot dinner with chewy noodles and juicy steak in just 15 minutes! This Easy Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner or lunch meal prep with minimal dishes.

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Glossy udon noodles coated in soy-based sauce with steak & veggies.

21. Mentaiko Pasta Sauce Recipe

Treat yourself to luxurious Mentaiko Pasta with a creamy sauce that's so delicious and made with only a few ingredients! This recipe is the epitome of proving that a fast meal can be full of flavor! Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress!

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22. Vegetarian Yaki Udon Noodle Recipe

This vegetarian udon noodle recipe is packed with a smokey flavor, crisp veggies, and chewy noodles. It's irresistibly good and takes 20 minutes or less!

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🥬 Vegetables

23. Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Refresh your palate with a burst of tangy pineapple tossed together with crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a umami-filled dressing that's the perfect pairing to any main dish!

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A grey bowl with pineapple salad with red onions, herbs, & chilies.

24. Sesame Cucumber Salad

Make a salad that'll impress - with little effort! This is far from your typical salad - made with ribbons of cucumber mixed with crunchy veggies for a salad full of exciting textures! Then, tossed in a earthy miso sesame dressing that's a feast for your eyes & tummy!

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Spiraled cucumber salad topped with shredded carrots on a white oval bowl.

25. Japanese Kani Salad

This Kani Salad balances rich and tangy flavors with chunks of crab, juicy ripe mangos, and fresh veggies in a deliciously creamy dressing. Dive right in and enjoy as is, or pile it up as a crunchy lettuce wrap!

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Japanese kani salad in a square white bowl on a wooden cutting board.

26. Air Fryer Green Beans

Air fryer garlic green beans are a delicious side dish featuring crispy green beans coated in a savory garlic sauce, made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

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Green beans topped with golden garlic on a white plate.

🍵 Drinks & Desserts

27. Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe

Cool down with a refreshing Strawberry Matcha Latte recipe that'll cause a stir this hot girl summer! Indulge in the layered trifecta - energy boosting matcha, juicy ripe strawberries, and luxuriously creamy milk that blends everything together for pure love at first sip! Cheers to you!

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28. 2-Ingredient Easy Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

This easy mochi ice cream recipe is incredibly simple and made with only 2 ingredients! It can't get any easier to make this yummy dessert!

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29. Mochi Covered Strawberries

Show someone you love them with this delicately delicious dessert! Fresh strawberries, sweet filling, and chewy mochi wrapping. It's simply irresistable!

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30. Ube Mochi Waffles

If you have a sweet tooth and / or love mochi, this recipe is for you! These ube mochi waffles are luxurious in every possible way. They're thick, crunchy, and chewy in every single bite - plus they take only 10 minutes to make!

Guess who's winning today?! 1,000% you 😉

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🥡 How to Store

Sushi is best enjoyed fresh, especially since the rice hardens over time. Store any leftover sushi with raw fish in the fridge for up to 1-2 days max.

Serve cold seafood on ice if it is going to stay out longer than 2 hours.

💭 FAQS

Is sushi a main dish?

Sushi can be enjoyed as the main course since it's full of rice, protein, & veggie. If you want a more filling meal, you can indulge in more rolls or serve it with more dishes, such as edamame, miso soup, or chicken teriyaki.

What can you eat with sushi rice?

The most popular way to enjoy sushi rice is (of course) sushi, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy sushi rice!

Make deconstructed sushi with an easy Sushi Bake (no fancy sushi rolling required)! Or, eat on-the-go with yummy Yaki Salmon Onigiri or Tuna Onigiriazu.

Is sushi a good party food?

Sushi can be a fun party food! You can have them ordered from your fave Japanese restaurant, or make it a diy sushi dinner where everyone makes their own rolls!

Bolster the meal with easy sides like spicy garlic edamame, charred shishito peppers, or miso soup.