Ham Katsu Sando (ハムカツサンド)
Thick-sliced ham, breaded and deep-fried, on shokupan with tonkatsu sauce; nostalgic comfort food.
Welcome to our Japanese Sandos category, a delightful exploration of the sublime world of Japanese-style sandwiches! Discover the refined elegance of Katsu Sando, the creamy decadence of Egg Salad Sando, and many more. Unearth the secrets of soft, pillowy Shokupan bread and learn how to balance ingredients for that perfect bite. From traditional favorites to innovative fusions, your journey into the artful simplicity of Sandos starts here!
Thick-sliced ham, breaded and deep-fried, on shokupan with tonkatsu sauce; nostalgic comfort food.
Ham with processed cheese slice and mayo on shokupan.
Sandwich with Hakata mentaiko (spicy cod roe); Fukuoka specialty.
Breaded deep-fried beef cutlet on shokupan; beef version of tonkatsu, often served rare inside.
Goya (bitter melon) stir-fry in sandwich; very Okinawan.
Modern gourmet sandwiches at specialty shops; Instagram-worthy, premium ingredients.
Gluten-free bread sandwiches; rice bread or alternative grains.
Ginza-area premium katsu sando shops; high-end beef and pork.
Grilled lamb (Genghis Khan BBQ style) on bread; Hokkaido specialty.
East-West fusion sandwiches; creative combinations.
Family Mart egg sandwich; each chain has devoted fans.
Breaded deep-fried shrimp cutlet (minced shrimp formed into patty) on shokupan; sweet shrimp flavor.
Whole breaded fried shrimp (ebi fry) on shokupan with tartar sauce; prawns remain whole rather than minced.
Department store basement (depachika) sandwiches; premium quality, beautifully packaged.
Department store katsu sando; often from famous tonkatsu restaurants.
Thin cucumber slices with mayo on shokupan; light, refreshing.
Cuban sandwich adapted in Japan; specialty shops.
Japanese cream stew (white stew with chicken, vegetables) as filling.
Whipped cream sandwich on shokupan; simple sweet sando.
Soft roll filled with pastry cream (custard); distinctive glove shape.
Cream pan with chocolate pastry cream.
Cream croquette (creamy béchamel filling with crab or corn) on shokupan.