The most popular side dish accompanying a meal in Japan was deep-fried chicken (karaage) as revealed in a survey conducted in August 2023. Karaage made from mainly boneless chicken meat like breast and thigh parts was the preferred side dish eaten alongside rice. The survey revealed that meat-based dishes ranked high among consumers, ranging from deep-fried over grilled to raw sides.
Most popular side dishes in Japan as of August 2023
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Nichirei Foods. (October 2, 2023). Most popular side dishes in Japan as of August 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1292532/japan-popular-side-dishes/
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Nichirei Foods. (2023). Most popular side dishes in Japan as of August 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1292532/japan-popular-side-dishes/
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