Chinese keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Chinese cuisine to keto requires diligent menu navigation and explicit requests for sauce and starch modifications.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various cuts of pork, chicken, beef, duck, seafood, and a wide array of non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, and mushrooms.
Danger zones
Watch out for hidden sugars and cornstarch in most sauces, deep-fried battered items, noodles, rice, dumplings, and starchy vegetables often used as fillers.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are comfortable with explicit modifications and enjoy a variety of high-protein, vegetable-rich meals.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Chinese restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoJasmine Tea mòlìhuā chá (茉莉花茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoPu-erh Tea pǔ'ěr chá (普洱茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstChrysanthemum Tea júhuā chá (菊花茶) · 10g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it without sugar ('bù jiā táng', 不加糖).
- Ask firstSoy Milk dòujiāng (豆浆) · 15g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it unsweetened ('wú táng', 无糖). Breakfast shops usually have both.
- Ask firstSavory Soy Milk xián dòujiāng (咸豆浆) · 15g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it without the fried dough ('bù yào yóutiáo', 不要油条).
- Ask firstHong Kong Milk Tea gongsik naaicha (港式奶茶) · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for 'zau tong' (走糖, no sugar). The evaporated milk still adds about 6g.
- Ask firstCoffee-Tea Mix yuenyeung (鴛鴦) · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for 'zau tong' (走糖, no sugar).
- Ask firstHong Kong Lemon Tea dung ling cha (凍檸茶) · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for 'zau tim' (走甜, no sweetness).
Skip these
- SkipSour Plum Drink suānméi tāng (酸梅汤) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order jasmine tea instead.
- SkipWinter Melon Tea dōngguā chá (冬瓜茶) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order jasmine tea instead.
- SkipGrass Jelly Drink xiāncǎo (仙草) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order jasmine tea instead.
- SkipHot Cola with Ginger jiāng zhǔ kělè (姜煮可乐) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order pu-erh tea instead.
- SkipBubble Tea zhēnzhū nǎichá (珍珠奶茶) · 55g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order plain jasmine or oolong tea, 0% sugar, no toppings instead.
10 matching dishes
清炖鸭汤
Clear Broth Duck Soup (Keto Modified)
A nourishing clear soup made with slow-simmered duck, typically with ginger and scallions. This dish is natura…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein45 fat420 kcal
花胶汤
Fish Maw Soup (Keto Modified)
A traditional and luxurious clear soup featuring rehydrated fish maw, known for its collagen content and delic…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein17 fat240 kcal
香煎鱿鱼配椒盐
Pan-Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper (No Coating)
Tender squid rings or pieces pan-fried until slightly crispy, seasoned simply with a salt and pepper spice mix…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
椒盐排骨
Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs (Unbreaded)
Tender pork spareribs seasoned generously with a mixture of salt and pepper, often with garlic and green chili…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
蚝油生菜
Steamed Lettuce (no oyster sauce, with garlic oil)
Crisp lettuce quickly steamed to retain its texture, served with a simple dressing of garlic-infused oil and l…
3 net6 total3 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
白灼螺片
Blanched Sliced Conch with Dipping Sauce
Thinly sliced conch quickly blanched to tenderness, preserving its natural flavor and served with a simple dip…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein15 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
白切肉
Plain Steamed Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
Thick slices of tender, succulent pork belly, blanched or steamed to perfection, showcasing the natural richne…
3 net3 total0 fibre70 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
椒盐鸭下巴
Salt and Pepper Duck Jaws (Unbreaded)
Crispy fried duck jaws seasoned with a blend of salt and pepper. The meat is tender and flavorful, contrasting…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
椒盐田鸡腿 (无裹粉)
Salt and Pepper Frog Legs (Unbreaded)
Tender frog legs seasoned simply with a classic salt and pepper mixture, then flash-fried or pan-fried without…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
椒盐猪手 (无裹粉)
Salt and Pepper Pork Hock (Unbreaded)
Pork hock (trotter) deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, then seasoned generously with …
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal