Name: What to Eat with Sashimi: 20+ Sides
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces sushi-grade yellowtail; 2 Tablespoons yuzu juice (or lemon juice); 1 Tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; ½ serrano pepper (thinly sliced (optional)); Flaky sea salt; Sesame seeds; Red onion (thinly sliced); Cilantro leaves

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Wondering what to serve with sashimi? Looking for some tasty sushi dinner ideas? There are so many great options! From miso soup, to veggie tempura, and more! Here are the BEST sashimi side dishes.

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Below are some sides for sashimi that you may or may not have tried.

Some of these, like miso soup and vegetable tempura, are traditional, while others, this Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, are more new-school recipes with an Asian flair. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re super delicious and easy to prepare!

The BEST Sashimi Side Dishes

This light and refreshing Kani Salad, or crab stick salad, is a Japanese-style appetizer made with julienned cucumber, crab sticks, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing.

Kani Salad

This copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil is an outstanding vegetarian appetizer you can enjoy for any special occasion!

Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

Overhead shot of bowl of udon soup with soup spoon.

Learn how to make Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) at home. It’s a traditional Japanese appetizer made with tender udon noodles and a rich, dashi-based broth. This classic soup is warm, cozy, and the perfect umami-forward canvas for flavorful toppings.

Udon Noodle Soup

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

This vibrant Asian Quinoa Salad has a colorful blend of fresh vegetables topped on a bed of fluffy quinoa. Dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, it’s a delicious and naturally vegan meal you can make for meal prep or a healthy dinner.

Asian Quinoa Salad

Make this Japanese-inspired yaki udon recipe for easy weeknight dinners! Bouncy udon noodles, a variety of stir fried vegetables, and your favorite ground meat are tossed in a homemade stir fry sauce to give you a hassle-free and satisfying meal in only 20 minutes.

Yaki Udon

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Toss with roasted peanuts and red chilis for a crazy delicious spin on a classic roasted vegetable.

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

This Bacon Fried Rice comes together easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and in only 15 minutes! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) version at home.

Bacon Fried Rice

These copycat Din Tai Fung Green Beans are deliciously crispy and coated with lots of savory garlic and a spicy chili crisp. It’s the best umami-forward side dish to pair with all of your takeout-inspired favorites!

Din Tai Fung Green Beans

Overhead close up of daikon salad in grey bowl with chopsticks.

This daikon radish recipe is dressed simply in a garlic vinaigrette and sprinkled with Korean red pepper powder for a bit of heat.

Daikon Radish Salad

Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder - This Asian-inspired salad is tangy, crunchy and refreshing, not to mention, EASY to make!| platingsandpairings.com

This Asian Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder is ideal for summer – Light, tangy, refreshing and crunchy. Perfect for picnics and outdoor barbecues!

Asian Cucumber Salad

This Air Fryer Potstickers recipe teaches you how to easily cook store-bought frozen dumplings in the air fryer without any excess oil.

Air Fryer Potstickers

A great starter or snack! Delicious vegetable tempura served with a ginger ponzu sauce.

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This delicious spicy edamame recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. It’s made with toasted sesame oil and Schichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice). You can make it as spicy as you’d like. Serve this high protein dish as an appetizer, side, or snack. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Get the RECIPE from Evergreen Kitchen

This authentic pickled ginger is made with only four ingredients. Peppery and naturally pink, our thinly sliced sushi ginger (gari) is super quick and easy to make at home!

Get the RECIPE from Miklia.com

If you love the miso soup at your local Japanese restaurant, you will love this homemade version, too. Made with just 6 ingredients, this easy Miso Soup Recipe is full of traditional flavors.

Get the RECIPE from Bellyfull

This Japanese sesame spinach salad is nutty, flavourful and a delicious way to enjoy spinach! Ready in 5 minutes, this healthy Japanese side dish is great for meal prep, too.

Get the RECIPE from Okonomi Kitchen

Instant Pot Fried Rice with eggs & bacon comes together quickly & easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) fried rice at home.

Instant Pot Fried Rice

Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry. Asian leafy greens stir-fried in garlic with a simple soy oyster sesame sauce. A tasty way to get in your greens!

Get the RECIPE from Christie at Home

Spinach Ohitashi is an easy classic Japanese side dish, made of blanched spinach steeped in light dashi soy broth and garnished with bonito flakes.

Get the RECIPE from Just One Cookbook

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these side dishes for sashimi can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

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Sauces for Sashimi

Wasabi
Ponzu Sauce
Sriracha Sauce
Dumpling Dipping Sauce
Sweet Soy Sauce
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What to Eat with Sashimi: 20+ Sides

Wondering what to serve with sashimi? Looking for some tasty sushi dinner ideas? There are so many great options! From miso soup, to veggie tempura, and more! Here are 20+ of the BEST sashimi side dishes. Try one paired with this Hamachi Crudo Sashimi appetizer.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

4 ounces sushi-grade yellowtail
2 Tablespoons yuzu juice (or lemon juice)
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ serrano pepper (thinly sliced (optional))
Flaky sea salt

To garnish:

Sesame seeds
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Cilantro leaves

Instructions

Place yellowtail in freezer for 15-30 minutes. This makes it easier to slice thinly.
Thinly slice and arrange on a plate.
Drizzle with yuzu juice and soy sauce, then sprinkle with lemon zest, serrano and sea salt. Garnish, if desired, with sesame seeds, red onion and cilantro. Serve immediately.

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What to Eat with Sashimi: 20+ Side Dishes