Kissaten Hot Sando (喫茶店ホットサンド)
Toasted/pressed sandwich from coffee shop; often ham and cheese.
Toasted/pressed sandwich from coffee shop; often ham and cheese.
A clamshell iron press, two slices of soft shokupan, and a filling sealed inside the crimp. The Japanese pressed sandwich the kissaten and the home kitchen share.
Hot pressed tuna and cheese sandwich.
Hot pressed teriyaki chicken sandwich.
Hot sando with pizza-style filling; tomato sauce, cheese, ham.
Hot pressed ham and cheese sandwich; classic kissaten item.
Hot pressed sandwich with curry filling.
Hot sando made over campfire; outdoor trend.
French croque monsieur at bakeries and cafés; ham, cheese, béchamel.