Potato salad

Potato salad is also called “Potato salad” in Japanese. It’s a common side dish in Japan and is more often served as a complement rather than a main dish. It’s a familiar dish to many Japanese households, often found on dinner tables.

A similar dish is mashed potatoes. However, potato salad does not use milk or butter, and it’s not mashed into a paste, so the texture is different.

Potato salad is made by mashing boiled potatoes and mixing them with ingredients such as ham, onion, cucumber, carrot, seasoned with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

The specific ingredients may vary slightly depending on the household or restaurant. Some versions of potato salad may include soft-boiled eggs on top for a touch of luxury.

Potato salad is often eaten as it is, but it’s also commonly enjoyed as a sandwich filling.

You can find potato salad all over Japan. It’s available in convenience stores, supermarkets, diners, izakayas, and pretty much everywhere, so you may not even need to actively seek out a specific shop.

Convenience store and supermarket potato salads are also delicious and not too different from those served in restaurants, so I highly recommend them!

After taking a bite, try adding some sauce on top; it’s also delicious! It might depend on personal preference, but give it a try!