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What to Serve With Katsu Curry? 15 Best Side Dishes

What to Serve With Katsu Curry? 15 Best Side Dishes

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We provide a list of 15 sides that balance crispy breaded katsu curry by adding fresh vegetables, tangy pickles, creamy salads, and light soups. These options offer a variety of textures, temperatures, and effort levels to build a well-rounded meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Steamed Jasmine Rice soft
  • Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad tangy crunchy
  • Roasted Sesame Green Beans crunchy nutty
  • Japanese Potato Salad with Carrots creamy tangy
  • Crisp Seaweed Salad crisp refreshing
  • Miso Soup with Tofu and Scallions warm umami
  • Crispy Garlic Breadsticks crunchy buttery
  • Tangy Apple Cider Slaw crunchy tangy
  • Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Zest bright tender
  • Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce zesty salty
  • Shredded Cabbage with Sesame Dressing crunchy nutty
  • Japanese Pickled Radishes tangy crunchy
  • Lightly Grilled Eggplant with Miso Glaze smoky tender
  • Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt mild nutty
  • Japanese Sweet Potato Fries crispy sweet

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasting vegetables
  • Mixing bowl for salads and dips
  • Cutting board
  • Serving platter to arrange main and sides

Method
 

  1. Assess what the main dish already provides—if it has starch, focus on vegetables and fresh sides.
  2. Choose 2-3 sides that fill different gaps: one vegetable, one starch or bread, one sauce or dip.
  3. Start the longest-cooking side first. Prep quick items like salads while the oven works.
  4. Balance temperatures—pair hot roasted vegetables with a cold slaw or chilled dip.
  5. Plate the main dish with sides arranged around it. Drizzle sauce or add garnish last.

Notes

Add a bright salad or tangy pickles and keep them chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy or bland when paired with rich curry sauce.

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