Japanese keto guide
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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.
Order these
- KetoJapanese Green Tea ryokucha / sencha (緑茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoBarley Tea mugicha (麦茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoRoasted Green Tea hōjicha (ほうじ茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoBrown Rice Tea genmaicha (玄米茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoJasmine Tea sanpin-cha (さんぴん茶) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoWhisked Matcha usucha (薄茶) · 1g net carbs as usually served
- KetoKelp Tea kobucha (昆布茶) · 1g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstUnsweetened Soy Milk muchōsei tōnyū (無調整豆乳) · 4g net carbs as usually servedPick 'muchōsei' (無調整). 'Chōsei' (調製) soy milk is sweetened.
- Ask firstJapanese Iced Coffee aisu kōhī (アイスコーヒー) · 8g net carbs as usually servedLeave the syrup. The small creamer cup is fine.
Skip these
- SkipSweetened Canned Coffee kan kōhī (缶コーヒー) · 13g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order canned black coffee ('burakku', ブラック) instead.
- SkipMarble Soda ramune (ラムネ) · 17g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order sparkling water ('tansan-sui') instead.
- SkipRoyal Milk Tea roiyaru miruku tī (ロイヤルミルクティー) · 24g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order hot green tea instead.
- SkipCultured Milk Soda nyūsankin inryō (乳酸菌飲料) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order barley tea instead.
- SkipSweet Rice Drink amazake (甘酒) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order hot green tea instead.
- SkipMelon Soda meron sōda (メロンソーダ) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order sparkling water ('tansan-sui') instead.
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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…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Dashi Maki Tamago
Rolled Dashi Omelette
A light and fluffy Japanese rolled omelette made by cooking thin layers of egg mixed with dashi broth, rolled …
5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Hiyayakko
Cold Tofu
Chilled silken tofu block, typically served with various toppings such as grated ginger, scallions, and bonito…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
Tofu Suteki
Pan-fried Tofu Steak
Thick slices of firm tofu, pan-fried until they develop a golden, crispy exterior and remain soft on the insid…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Atsuage (Keto-Modified)
Deep-Fried Tofu with Savory Toppings (Keto-Modified)
Thick slices of deep-fried tofu, served with a savory, un-sweetened dashi-based sauce, grated ginger, and chop…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Goya Chanpuru (Keto-Modified)
Keto Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-fry
An Okinawan stir-fry featuring bitter melon (goya), scrambled egg, firm tofu, and sliced pork belly (or unswee…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Pan-fried Tofu with Keto Dashi Broth
Pan-fried Tofu in Keto Dashi Broth
Pan-fried firm tofu (without a starch coating) served in a savory, sugar-free dashi broth, typically garnished…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Chawanmushi
Savory Steamed Egg Custard
A delicate and silky smooth savory egg custard, steamed in a small cup. It's made with dashi broth and typical…
7 net8 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
Oden (Keto-Modified)
Japanese Hot Pot with Select Keto Ingredients
A classic Japanese winter hot pot, featuring various ingredients simmered in a light dashi broth. For keto, sp…
7 net15 total8 fibre25 protein25 fat400 kcal
Tai Kabutoni (Keto Modified)
Simmered Sea Bream Head (Keto-Friendly)
The head of a sea bream (tai), simmered in a savory dashi broth until tender. While traditional "nitsuke" ofte…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein25 fat480 kcal
Chanko Nabe
Sumo Hot Pot (Keto-Modified)
A hearty hot pot dish traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers, packed with various meats, seafood, and vegetable…
8 net15 total7 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Keto Fried Tofu in Dashi Broth (Agedashi-style)
Deep-Fried Tofu in Keto Dashi Broth
Soft tofu lightly fried and served in a warm dashi broth. Traditional versions use potato starch for coating a…
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Keto Gyoza Filling Skillet
Pan-Fried Pork and Cabbage Filling (Gyoza Style)
A delicious deconstructed version of traditional gyoza, featuring savory ground pork and cabbage filling, pan-…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
Kimchi Nabe (Keto Modified)
Kimchi Hot Pot with Pork and Tofu (Keto-Friendly)
A hearty hot pot featuring spicy kimchi, slices of pork (usually belly or shoulder), and tofu, simmered in a s…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Natto
Fermented Soybeans
A traditional Japanese superfood made from fermented soybeans, known for its sticky texture, pungent aroma, an…
8 net15 total7 fibre20 protein12 fat250 kcal
Okonomiyaki (Keto-modified)
Keto Cabbage & Pork Pancake
A savory pancake made with shredded cabbage and eggs as the base instead of flour, mixed with pork belly slice…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein55 fat700 kcal
Ishikari Nabe (Keto-Modified)
Keto Salmon and Vegetable Hotpot
A comforting hotpot featuring generous portions of salmon, various mushrooms, cabbage, and firm tofu simmered …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Kamo Nabe (Keto-modified)
Keto Duck Hot Pot
A communal hot pot featuring tender slices of duck meat and duck meatballs simmered in a savory dashi broth wi…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein50 fat750 kcal
Motsunabe (Keto-modified)
Keto Offal Hot Pot
A hearty hot pot featuring various beef or pork offal (intestines, tripe), generous amounts of cabbage, chives…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
油揚げ焼き
Grilled Thin Fried Tofu (Keto-Modified)
Thin, deep-fried tofu pouches (aburaage) grilled until they are crispy and lightly browned. This simple prepar…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Okinawa Soba (Pork Belly and Shirataki Noodles)
Okinawa Soba with Pork Belly and Shirataki Noodles
A keto-adapted version of the Okinawan specialty, featuring tender braised pork belly (rafute-style, sugar-fre…
2 net10 total8 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kurobuta Rosu Steak
Black Pork Loin Steak
A thick-cut steak of premium Kurobuta (Berkshire) pork loin, grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt …
2 net4 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sake Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Thick slices of fresh, raw salmon, known for its rich, buttery texture and healthy omega-3 fats. Served simply…
2 net2 total0 fibre34 protein24 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
イカの器焼き
Squid Baked in its Own Shell
A whole squid, often stuffed with its own tentacles or other seafood, baked in its natural shell. It’s typical…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein10 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
Tai Sashimi
Japanese Sea Bream Sashimi
Delicate slices of fresh Japanese sea bream, known for its pristine white flesh, firm texture, and refined, cl…
2 net2 total0 fibre33 protein15 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
玉子豆腐
Chilled Egg Custard
A smooth, savory chilled custard made from eggs and dashi broth, typically served cold with a light garnish. I…
3 net3 total0 fibre18 protein18 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
明太チーズ焼き (ケト変更)
Grilled Spicy Cod Roe with Cheese (Keto-Modified)
A popular izakaya dish featuring spicy seasoned cod roe (mentaiko) grilled until warm and topped with melted c…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
ケト出汁巻き卵 (具材入り)
Keto Dashi Omelette with Seafood/Meat (Sugar-Free)
A thick, rolled Japanese omelette made with eggs and dashi broth, with the addition of keto-friendly ingredien…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Toro Takuan Nori Maki
Tuna and Pickled Daikon Nori Wrap
Fatty tuna (toro) and thinly sliced, sugar-free pickled daikon (takuan) wrapped in a sheet of nori seaweed, wi…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
烏賊と梅
Squid with Plum Paste (Keto-Modified)
A refreshing and savory appetizer featuring tender slices of raw or lightly blanched squid combined with a tan…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein8 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉蒸し
Steamed Fresh Tofu Skin (Keto-Modified)
Delicate, fresh yuba (tofu skin) gently steamed to highlight its subtle flavor and unique texture. Served as a…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
厚揚げおろし (ケト変更)
Crispy Fried Tofu with Grated Daikon (Keto-Modified)
Atsuage (deep-fried tofu pouch) lightly seared or grilled until crispy, then served with a generous topping of…
4 net6 total2 fibre20 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Goma Dofu
Keto Sesame Tofu (Konjac Starch-Based)
A rich and creamy, yet firm, tofu-like dish made from sesame paste and a keto-friendly thickener (such as konj…
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kawaebi Karaage (Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating
Small, whole river shrimp (kawaebi) lightly coated in a keto-friendly alternative to flour, deep-fried until c…
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kinuta Maki
Cucumber-Wrapped Sashimi Roll
Instead of rice, thin slices of cucumber are used to wrap fresh sashimi-grade fish (like tuna, salmon, yellowt…
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein25 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Shirauo Karaage (Deep-fried Whitebait with Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-fried Whitebait with Low-Carb Coating
Tiny, delicate whitebait (shirauo) lightly coated in a keto-friendly alternative and deep-fried until exquisit…
4 net6 total2 fibre28 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉と胡桃の和え物 (ケト変更)
Tofu Skin and Walnut Salad with Keto Dressing
Delicate fresh yuba (tofu skin) and crunchy walnuts tossed in a savory, sugar-free Japanese-style dressing. Th…
4 net7 total3 fibre15 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
しらす卵とじ (ケト変更)
Whitebait and Egg Simmer (Keto-Modified)
A comforting Japanese dish where shirasu (whitebait) is gently simmered in a dashi broth and then bound with w…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Yuba An Kake (Keto-Modified)
Tofu Skin with Keto Savory Thickened Sauce
Delicately steamed yuba (tofu skin) served with a warm, savory thickened dashi-based sauce. For a keto version…
4 net6 total2 fibre22 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
牛肉と茸のホイル焼き (Gyuniku to Kinoko no Hoil Yaki)
Beef and Mushroom Foil Grill
Thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin or ribeye) and an assortment of fresh mushrooms (like shiitake, enoki, shi…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ankake Tofu (Sugar-Free Sauce)
Thick-Sauced Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
Silken or firm tofu served with a savory, thickened sauce (ankake style) brimming with keto-friendly vegetable…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
ケト筑前煮 (鶏と低糖質野菜の煮物)
Keto Braised Chicken and Non-Starchy Vegetables
A hearty nimono (simmered dish) with chicken thighs and carefully selected low-carb vegetables (e.g., green be…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Jidori Nabe (Chicken Hot Pot with Keto Vegetables)
Keto Premium Chicken Hot Pot
A warming hot pot featuring high-quality local chicken (Jidori) and an array of keto-friendly vegetables (e.g.…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケトきつねしらたき (油揚げと白滝)
Keto Kitsune Shirataki (Fried Tofu Skin & Shirataki Noodle Soup)
A warm and comforting soup featuring thin, porous fried tofu skin (aburaage) and zero-carb shirataki noodles i…
5 net12 total7 fibre30 protein38 fat525 kcal
KAsoon
ケト明太卵焼き
Keto Mentaiko Tamagoyaki (Spicy Cod Roe Omelette)
A flavorful rolled omelette (tamagoyaki) filled with spicy seasoned cod roe (mentaiko). This dish is modified …
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
ケト烏賊の姿煮 (砂糖不使用)
Keto Simmered Whole Squid (Sugar-Free)
Tender whole squid simmered in a savory, sugar-free dashi-based broth with ginger and tamari, allowing the nat…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein24 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tofu Dengaku (Grilled Tofu with Sugar-Free Miso Glaze)
Grilled Tofu with Sugar-Free Miso Glaze
Blocks of firm tofu grilled until lightly charred, then brushed with a savory, sweet-free miso glaze. A satisf…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉の煮物 (砂糖不使用)
Simmered Yuba (Soy Skin, Sugar-Free)
Delicate and nutritious yuba (fresh soy milk skin) gently simmered in a savory dashi broth until tender. This …
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
九条ネギとじゃこの炒め物
Stir-fried Kujo Leeks and Dried Sardines
Kujo leeks (a type of long green onion) quickly stir-fried with crispy dried baby sardines (jaako) and seasone…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Buta Kimchi Tofu (Keto-Modified)
Cold Tofu with Pan-Fried Pork Belly and Kimchi (Keto-Modified)
Chilled silken or firm tofu served with a generous topping of crispy pan-fried pork belly slices and savory fe…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
水炊き (ケト変更)
Chicken Hot Pot (Keto-Modified)
A comforting Japanese hot pot featuring chicken (often bone-in pieces) and a selection of low-carb vegetables …
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Hikiniku to Nasu no Itame (Salt/Pepper)
Ground Meat and Eggplant Stir-fry (Salt/Pepper)
A savory stir-fry featuring tender ground meat (pork or beef) and soft eggplant, seasoned simply with salt, pe…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Buta Shogayaki
Keto Ginger Pork
Thinly sliced pork (often belly or loin) sautéed with a savory, sugar-free ginger-soy sauce. This keto version…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
ケトひき肉豆腐餡掛け
Keto Ground Meat and Tofu with Thickened Sauce
A comforting dish featuring savory ground meat (pork or beef) and soft tofu cubes, simmered in a rich, thicken…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Gyusuji Tamago Toji (Simmered Beef Tendon and Egg Skillet)
Keto Simmered Beef Tendon and Egg
Tender, slow-simmered beef tendon (gyusuji) cooked in a rich, savory dashi broth, with egg gently poured over …
6 net7 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ikasumi no Itame
Squid and Vegetables in Squid Ink Stir-fry
Squid and a selection of low-carb vegetables stir-fried in a rich, savory black sauce made from squid ink. The…
6 net9 total3 fibre28 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kamo Namban (Konjac Noodle Style)
Hot Konjac Noodles with Duck and Leek (Keto-Friendly)
A comforting hot soup dish, traditionally with soba, modified with konjac noodles. Features tender slices of d…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Karei no Karaage
Keto Fried Flounder with Low-Carb Coating
Flounder fillets, marinated lightly, then coated in a low-carb flour mixture and deep-fried until golden and c…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケト明太子しらたき/ズッキーニ麺
Keto Mentaiko Shirataki/Zucchini Noodles (Spicy Cod Roe "Pasta")
A popular Yoshoku 'pasta' dish reimagined for keto. Shirataki or zucchini noodles are tossed in a creamy, spic…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
ケトお茶漬け (具入りカリフラワー飯)
Keto Ochazuke-style (Savory Broth over Cauliflower Rice with Toppings)
A light and comforting bowl featuring cauliflower rice topped with savory elements like flaked salmon or grill…
6 net12 total6 fibre20 protein15 fat280 kcal