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Japanese food
389 dishes155 keto as served129 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Requires careful menu selection and explicit modification requests to avoid significant carb traps.

Top ingredients

Sashimi, grilled fish/meat (yakitori without tare, shioyaki), edamame, seaweed salads, shabu-shabu, and certain vegetables are excellent keto options.

Danger zones

Avoid sushi rice, ramen noodles, tempura, gyoza, breaded items, and beware of hidden sugars in teriyaki, ponzu, mirin-based sauces, and certain miso soups.

Best for

Best for experienced keto dieters who prioritize high-protein meals and are adept at navigating hidden sugars and starch-based dishes.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Japanese restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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Ayu no Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Sweetfish
A seasonal highlight, the sweetfish (ayu) is a prized freshwater fish known for its distinctive aroma and deli…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Buri Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Yellowtail
A classic izakaya dish featuring a thick cut of yellowtail (buri) fillet, seasoned simply with salt and grille…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Ebi Sashimi
Shrimp Sashimi
Fresh, raw shrimp served chilled, a naturally low-carb and high-protein option. Typically served unseasoned or…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein2 fat150 kcal
Ebi Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Shrimp
Large shrimp, simply seasoned with salt and grilled until perfectly cooked and slightly charred. A straightfor…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein15 fat350 kcal
Isaki Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Grunt Fish
A whole grunt fish (isaki) seasoned simply with salt and perfectly grilled, often over charcoal. This preparat…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre65 protein18 fat450 kcal
Kinki Shioyaki
Grilled Thornhead Rockfish with Salt
A luxurious and highly prized deep-sea fish, the kinki is celebrated for its distinctive red skin, succulent, …
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tai Kabutoyaki
Grilled Sea Bream Head
The head of a sea bream (tai), grilled until the skin is perfectly crispy and the rich, tender meat around the…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Tai Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Sea Bream
A whole sea bream (Tai) or a large fillet, seasoned simply with salt and grilled until the skin is crispy and …
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
Torikawa (Crispy Chicken Skin, Shio)
Crispy Chicken Skin (Salted)
Crispy, rendered chicken skin, seasoned simply with salt. A delicious, high-fat snack or side dish, offering a…
Order as-isHigh Fat
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Buta Hara Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Pork Belly
Thick slices of succulent pork belly, seasoned generously with salt and grilled until crispy on the outside an…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat700 kcal
Gindara Shioyaki
Grilled Cod (Salted)
A simple yet elegant dish of fresh cod fillet, seasoned with salt and grilled to perfection. Unlike the miso-m…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein6 fat250 kcal
Kani Miso
Crab Innards Paste
A delicacy made from the rich, creamy innards (hepatopancreas) of crab, often served chilled in its shell. It …
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
Kani Sashimi
Crab Meat Sashimi
Premium, fresh crab meat, typically served chilled and raw (or lightly steamed), sliced or presented in its sh…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre38 protein1 fat180 kcal
Karei Shioyaki
Grilled Flounder (or Halibut) with Salt
A simple yet flavorful dish of flounder or halibut, seasoned generously with salt and grilled until the skin i…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net2 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Katsuo Shiokara
Fermented Bonito Innards
A traditional, intensely savory Japanese delicacy made from heavily salted and fermented bonito (katsuo) fish …
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein5 fat150 kcal
Lamb Chops Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki-Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops grilled to perfection on a teppan (flat iron grill). Typically seasoned simply with salt and…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sanma Shioyaki
Grilled Pacific Saury with Salt
A whole pacific saury, lightly salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and juicy. …
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal
Tako Sashimi
Octopus Sashimi
Thinly sliced, tender blanched octopus, served chilled. Known for its firm yet delicate texture and mild ocean…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein1 fat150 kcal
Tarako (単品)
Salted Pollock Roe (Plain)
Unspicy salted pollock roe, often served raw and plain as a savory appetizer, showcasing its unique texture an…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein12 fat200 kcal
Tatami Iwashi
Grilled Dried Baby Sardine Mat
A unique Izakaya snack made by pressing tiny dried baby sardines into a thin, rectangular 'mat,' then lightly …
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein6 fat180 kcal
Tontoro Shioyaki
Grilled Pork Jowl with Salt
Succulent slices of pork jowl (tontoro), known for its exquisite marbling and unique texture, grilled simply w…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Yaki Gani
Grilled Crab
Crab legs or claws, such as snow crab or king crab, grilled simply with just a sprinkle of salt, allowing the …
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein25 fat380 kcal
Aji no Tataki
Minced Horse Mackerel with Ginger and Scallions
Fresh, finely minced horse mackerel mixed with ginger, scallions, and sometimes a touch of shiso leaf. Typical…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Awabi Sashimi
Abalone Sashimi
Thinly sliced fresh abalone, served raw. A premium delicacy known for its firm, slightly chewy texture and sub…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein5 fat200 kcal
Gyutan Shio
Grilled Beef Tongue with Salt
Thinly sliced beef tongue, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then grilled, often served with a lemon wedge…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein42 fat550 kcal
Hamachi Kama Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Yellowtail Collar
A succulent, rich cut from the collar of the yellowtail fish, seasoned simply with salt and grilled until the …
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Hokke Hiraki
Grilled Atka Mackerel
A popular izakaya dish featuring a butterflied Atka mackerel, salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and …
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Hormon-yaki (塩 Shio)
Salt-Grilled Assorted Beef Offal
Assorted cuts of beef offal (e.g., intestine, liver, heart) seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled. A fla…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat580 kcal
Ika Maruyaki
Grilled Whole Squid (Shio Style)
A whole squid, usually seasoned with salt and grilled until tender, then sliced for serving.…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein10 fat280 kcal
Ika Shiokara
Salt-Fermented Squid Guts
A pungent and savory delicacy made from squid meat mixed with its own salted and fermented entrails. Served as…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein6 fat180 kcal
Konnyaku Steak
Pan-fried Konjac (Keto-Modified)
Konjac (konnyaku) is a root vegetable product with virtually no digestible carbs. When prepared 'steak-style,'…
Ask for a tweakLow Carb Side
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein12 fat150 kcal
Kyuri Asazuke
Lightly Salt-Pickled Cucumber
Fresh cucumber quickly pickled with salt, often with a touch of kombu or chili for subtle flavor. This simple …
Order as-isLow Carb Side
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat50 kcal
Maguro Sashimi (単品)
Tuna Sashimi (Single Portion)
Fresh, thick slices of raw tuna, served plain. A pure and unadulterated taste of high-quality fish, typically …
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein8 fat250 kcal
Mentaiko Yaki
Grilled Spicy Pollock Roe
Whole sacs of spicy pollock roe (mentaiko) are lightly grilled until the surface is slightly browned and the i…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein14 fat250 kcal
Saba Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Mackerel
A whole mackerel fillet, generously salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and fl…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Shirayaki Unagi
Plain Grilled Eel (without Sweet Sauce)
Freshwater eel grilled simply with salt, allowing its natural flavor to shine. Unlike the common Kabayaki styl…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat550 kcal
Tako Wasabi
Octopus with Wasabi Stem
A popular Izakaya appetizer consisting of finely chopped raw octopus marinated with fresh wasabi stem, soy sau…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein5 fat180 kcal
Tori Wasa
Seared Chicken with Wasabi
Lightly seared chicken tenderloin or breast, typically served thinly sliced with fresh wasabi, a small amount …
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2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
Tuna Yukke (Keto-Friendly)
Spicy Tuna with Egg Yolk
Fresh, sashimi-grade tuna diced and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and often a hint of garlic or a mild …
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Uni (単品)
Sea Urchin (A la Carte)
Fresh sea urchin roe served directly from its shell or on its own, known for its rich, creamy, and subtly swee…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre12 protein14 fat180 kcal
A5 Wagyu Steak (Teppanyaki style)
A5 Wagyu Steak (Teppanyaki style, with keto vegetables)
Premium A5 grade Wagyu beef, grilled to perfection on a teppanyaki grill. Served simply with salt and pepper, …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Aigamo Rosu
Seared Duck Breast
Pan-seared or roasted duck breast, often served sliced with a light sauce or seasoning.…
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3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Awabi no Steak
Grilled Abalone (Teppanyaki/Robatayaki style)
Premium abalone quickly grilled, often with butter, sake, and a splash of soy sauce. A luxurious dish that is …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Buri Carpaccio (Keto Modified)
Yellowtail Carpaccio with Keto Dressing
Thinly sliced fresh yellowtail (buri) arranged carpaccio-style, usually drizzled with a light dressing and gar…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat380 kcal
Gyu Suteki (Izakaya Style, 塩)
Grilled Beef Steak (Izakaya Style, Salted)
A simple yet flavorful grilled beef steak, typical of an Izakaya setting. Cooked with salt and pepper, often s…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Hamaguri Ushiojiru (Keto-Modified)
Clear Clam Soup (Keto-Modified)
A delicate clear soup featuring fresh clams (Hamaguri) in a savory dashi broth, seasoned with salt and soy sau…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein5 fat150 kcal
Horenso Ohitashi (Keto-Modified)
Blanched Spinach with Keto Dashi-Soy Dressing
Fresh spinach blanched and served chilled, dressed with a light, savory dashi and sugar-free soy sauce dressin…
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3 net6 total3 fibre4 protein5 fat80 kcal
Kanpachi Carpaccio (Keto-Modified)
Thin-Sliced Amberjack with Keto Ponzu
Delicately thin slices of fresh amberjack (kanpachi) arranged beautifully and dressed with a savory, tangy, an…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Maguro Tataki
Seared Ahi Tuna
Fresh ahi tuna, quickly seared on the outside to create a crust while leaving the inside rare. Typically slice…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Mozuku Su (Keto-Modified)
Mozuku Seaweed in Keto Vinegar Dressing
Thin strands of Mozuku seaweed, known for its distinctive slippery texture and high fucoidan content, served c…
Ask for a tweakLow Carb Side
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein5 fat80 kcal
Savory Dashi Omelette (Keto-Modified)
Savory Japanese-style Dashi Omelette
A fluffy Japanese-style omelette, similar to Tamagoyaki but prepared without any sugar, infused with dashi bro…
Ask for a tweakBalanced Protein/Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Suimono
Clear Dashi Soup
A light and elegant clear soup with a dashi base, seasoned subtly with salt and a hint of soy sauce, often con…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre15 protein5 fat150 kcal
Uni no Niku Maki (Keto Modified)
Sea Urchin Wrapped in Seared Beef (Keto-Friendly)
A luxurious appetizer featuring delicate sea urchin (uni) wrapped in thinly sliced, lightly seared beef. This …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
Yuba Sashimi
Fresh Tofu Skin Sashimi
Delicate, fresh tofu skin, served chilled with a light dipping sauce. It has a subtly sweet, creamy, and sligh…
Order as-isLow Carb Side
3 net4 total1 fibre15 protein10 fat150 kcal
Ankimo
Monkfish Liver (Steamed, with Keto Ponzu)
Known as the 'foie gras of the sea,' monkfish liver is steamed to a silky texture, typically served chilled wi…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Fugu Sashimi
Blowfish Sashimi with Keto Ponzu
A highly prized delicacy of thinly sliced raw blowfish (fugu), meticulously prepared to remove toxins. Served …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat350 kcal
Hijiki No Nimono (Keto-Modified)
Braised Hijiki Seaweed (Keto)
Hijiki seaweed simmered in a savory dashi broth, typically with other keto-friendly additions like fried tofu …
Ask for a tweakLow Carb Side
4 net10 total6 fibre10 protein12 fat180 kcal
Hirame Usuzukuri (Keto Modified)
Thinly Sliced Flounder Sashimi with Sugar-Free Ponzu
Delicate, paper-thin slices of fresh flounder (hirame) arranged artfully. Traditionally served with ponzu sauc…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein15 fat320 kcal
Kani Salad (Keto-Modified)
Real Crab Meat Salad with Keto Dressing
A refreshing salad made with real crab meat, often mixed with cucumber and a creamy, savory dressing. The keto…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Katsuo Tataki
Seared Bonito Slices
Fresh bonito (skipjack tuna) fillet lightly seared over a flame, sliced thick, and often served with a citrusy…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal