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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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…
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…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat700 kcal
Kani Miso
Crab Innards Paste
A delicacy made from the rich, creamy innards (hepatopancreas) of crab, often served chilled in its shell. It …
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein25 fat300 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. …
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein28 fat400 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…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat700 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…
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 …
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 …
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…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat580 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…
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…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat550 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…
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, …
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.…
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 …
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 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…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat350 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…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Hotate Bata Yaki
Pan-fried Scallops with Butter
Large sea scallops pan-fried in generous butter, often with a hint of plain soy sauce. Simple and savory.…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal
Kinoko Bata Yaki
Assorted Mushrooms Pan-fried with Butter
A simple yet profoundly flavorful dish showcasing a variety of Japanese mushrooms (such as shiitake, enoki, sh…
5 net8 total3 fibre10 protein38 fat400 kcal
Ikura (単品, Sashimi Style)
Salmon Roe (Sashimi Style)
Brilliant orange pearls of salmon roe, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Served without rice, either in a small dis…
6 net6 total0 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Buta Kakuni (Keto-modified)
Keto Braised Pork Belly
Succulent, slow-braised pork belly, cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender. The traditional sweet and savory b…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
Gyusuji Nikomi (Keto-Modified)
Braised Beef Tendon (Keto)
Beef tendon slow-braised until exceptionally tender in a savory dashi and sugar-free soy sauce broth. A rich a…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Keto Hormon-yaki (Sugar-Free Tare Style)
Grilled Offal with Sugar-Free Tare Sauce
Grilled beef or pork offal (intestines, liver, heart, etc.) seasoned with a rich, savory 'tare' (sauce). This …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Gindara Saikyo Yaki (Keto-modified)
Keto Saikyo Miso Black Cod
Thick cut of black cod (sablefish) marinated in a modified Saikyo miso paste (less/no sugar) and grilled until…
9 net10 total1 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Hida Beef Grilled on Magnolia Leaf (Keto Miso Glaze)
Hida Beef Grilled with Keto Miso Glaze
A regional specialty from Gifu, premium Hida beef is grilled on a magnolia leaf over charcoal, with a savory m…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Buta Kimuchi Itame (Keto-Modified)
Pork and Kimchi Stir-fry (Keto-Modified)
A savory and spicy stir-fry featuring slices of pork (often belly or shoulder) and fermented kimchi, along wit…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein70 fat850 kcal
Keto Unagi (Grilled Eel, Sugar-Free Kabayaki Style)
Grilled Eel with Sugar-Free Kabayaki Sauce
Succulent grilled freshwater eel (unagi) coated in a rich, savory 'kabayaki' sauce, traditionally very sweet. …
10 net12 total2 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
鰹のハラミ塩焼き
Katsuo Harami Shioyaki (Grilled Bonito Belly)
The fatty belly portion of bonito (skipjack tuna), known for its rich, oily texture and deep savory flavor. Gr…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein33 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Sake no Harasu Yaki
Grilled Salmon Belly with Salt
A prized cut of salmon belly (harasu), known for its exceptionally rich, fatty, and tender texture. Simply gri…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
牛すじ塩焼き
Salt-Grilled Beef Tendon
Beef tendon, slow-cooked until tender, then grilled until lightly crispy and seasoned with salt. Offers a uniq…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
カワハギの肝
Filefish Liver Sashimi (or Steamed)
The liver of the filefish (kawahagi) is a highly prized delicacy, renowned for its incredibly rich, creamy tex…
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein35 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
寒鰤のハラ塩焼き
Grilled Fatty Winter Yellowtail Belly (Salted)
The prized, exceptionally fatty belly portion of winter yellowtail (Kanburi), grilled with simple salt seasoni…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein42 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
カンパチカマ塩焼き
Grilled Greater Amberjack Collar (Salted)
The succulent collar of the greater amberjack, known for its rich flavor and fatty texture, simply grilled wit…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kani Miso Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Crab Innards
A delicacy consisting of the rich and creamy crab innards (kani miso) simply seasoned with salt and grilled, o…
1 net1 total0 fibre23 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Kuroge Wagyu no Ishiyaki
Black Wagyu Stone Grill
High-grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef, thinly sliced and served with a hot stone grill for the diner to cook to…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Sumibiyaki
Charcoal-Grilled Japanese Black Cattle Wagyu Sirloin
Premium Japanese Black Cattle Wagyu sirloin steak, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and grilled over char…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Negi Toro (Sashimi Style)
Fatty Tuna with Scallion (Sashimi Style)
Finely chopped fatty tuna (toro) mixed with minced green onions (negi). Served as a mound with a small spoon, …
1 net2 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
鮭昆布締め (Sake Konbu Jime)
Salmon Cured with Kelp
Slices of fresh salmon fillet cured between sheets of kombu (kelp) seaweed. This traditional method imparts a …
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Aburaage Yaki
Grilled Fried Tofu Pouch
Thin sheets of deep-fried tofu (aburaage) that are lightly grilled until crispy. Often served simply with a da…
2 net4 total2 fibre18 protein20 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Akamutsu Shioyaki
Grilled Blackthroat Seaperch with Salt
A luxurious and highly prized fatty white fish (Blackthroat Seaperch, also known as Nodoguro), grilled simply …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Avocado Sashimi
Sliced Avocado
Fresh, ripe avocado thinly sliced and arranged like sashimi, often served with a side of soy sauce and wasabi.…
2 net10 total8 fibre4 protein28 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Butabara Bata Yaki
Pork Belly Butter Fry
Thick slices of succulent pork belly pan-fried or grilled to a crispy exterior and tender interior, often simp…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Butabara to Negi no Kushiyaki (Salt)
Pork Belly and Scallion Skewers (Salt)
Succulent cubes of pork belly interspersed with thick pieces of scallion on skewers, grilled to perfection and…
2 net4 total2 fibre28 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉揚げ
Deep-fried Tofu Skin (with Keto Dashi)
Fresh yuba (tofu skin) lightly deep-fried until golden and crispy, offering a delicate, slightly chewy texture…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
明太豚バラ焼き (Mentaiko Buta Bara Yaki)
Grilled Pork Belly with Spicy Cod Roe
Crisp, succulent slices of pork belly are grilled or pan-fried to perfection, then generously topped with spic…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
カラスミ
Salted Mullet Roe
A highly prized Japanese delicacy consisting of salted and sun-dried mullet roe, known for its intense umami a…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein18 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
白子バター焼き (Shirako no Bata-yaki)
Pan-fried Cod Milt with Butter
A seasonal delicacy featuring fresh cod milt (shirako) pan-fried with butter until it develops a lightly golde…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
手羽先 (塩)
Tebasaki (Grilled Chicken Wings, Salt)
Crispy grilled chicken wings, a classic and popular izakaya dish. These wings are simply seasoned with salt, a…
2 net2 total0 fibre38 protein36 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
和牛炭火焼き
Wagyu Sumibiyaki (Charcoal Grilled Wagyu)
Exquisite A5 Wagyu beef, renowned for its superior marbling and tenderness, expertly grilled over traditional …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein100 fat1250 kcal
KAsoon
たらこバター炒め
Cod Roe Stir-fry with Butter
Salted cod roe (tarako) lightly sautéed in rich butter, creating a decadent, savory, and umami-packed side dis…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ika Geso Bata Yaki
Grilled Squid Tentacles with Butter
Squid tentacles (geso) are grilled, often on a teppan or an open flame, with butter and a touch of soy sauce. …
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Kani Miso Kora Yaki
Grilled Crab Innards in Shell
A rich and savory dish of crab innards (kani miso) mixed with a small amount of crab meat, seasoned, and grill…
3 net3 total0 fibre18 protein28 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
和牛炙りスライス (シャリ抜き)
Seared Wagyu Slices (Nigiri-style, Rice Omitted)
Thin slices of premium Wagyu beef, lightly seared on the outside (aburi-style) to render some fat and enhance …
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
焼き牡蠣
Grilled Oysters
Fresh oysters grilled in their shells until plump and juicy. This dish highlights the natural oceanic flavor o…
4 net4 total0 fibre20 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
ケト鮭の味噌焼き (砂糖不使用)
Keto Miso-Marinated Grilled Salmon (Sugar-Free)
A salmon fillet marinated in a sugar-free miso paste and then grilled. Traditional miso marinades (misoyaki) c…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
ケト白海老唐揚げ (Keto Shiro Ebi Karaage)
Deep-fried White Shrimp (Low-Carb Coating)
A delicacy from Toyama Bay, tiny, sweet shiro ebi (white shrimp) are lightly coated in a low-carb flour mixtur…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
鮟肝ポン酢 (ケト変更)
Monkfish Liver with Keto Ponzu
Steamed monkfish liver (ankimo), celebrated for its rich, creamy texture akin to foie gras. Served chilled wit…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
いくらおろし
Salmon Roe with Grated Daikon
Vibrant, briny salmon roe (ikura) served generously atop a refreshing mound of finely grated daikon radish, of…
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein15 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
椎茸のアヒージョ
Shiitake Mushroom Ajillo
Shiitake mushrooms simmered and served in a hot, fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, often with a hint of red c…
4 net8 total4 fibre8 protein38 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
小松菜と豚バラ炒め (塩胡椒)
Stir-fried Komatsuna and Pork Belly (Salt & Pepper)
Fresh Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) stir-fried with tender slices of pork belly, seasoned simply with s…
4 net8 total4 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal