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.
37 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
湯葉とアボカドサラダ (ケトわさびドレッシング)
Tofu Skin and Avocado Salad with Keto Wasabi Dressing
A delightful vegetarian salad combining delicate yuba (fresh tofu skin) with creamy avocado slices, served ove…
4 net10 total6 fibre20 protein35 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Wagyu Carpaccio (Keto Dressing)
Thinly Sliced Wagyu Beef with Keto Dressing
Premium thinly sliced Wagyu beef, often seared lightly around the edges or served entirely raw, presented carp…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
ケト蟹の唐揚げ (低糖質衣)
Keto Kani Karaage (Soft-Shell Crab, Low-Carb Coating)
Whole soft-shell crab, a delicacy typically lightly floured and deep-fried. This keto-modified version uses a …
5 net9 total4 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケト明太子アヒージョ
Mentaiko and Garlic Oil Stew (Keto-Modified)
A popular izakaya dish, this keto version features spicy seasoned cod roe (mentaiko) generously simmered in ol…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Torikawa Ponzu (Keto Modified)
Boiled Chicken Skin with Keto Ponzu
Tender boiled chicken skin, often chilled, served with a refreshing, tangy ponzu dressing made without sugar. …
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Butabara to Eringi Itame
Pork Belly and King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry
A flavorful stir-fry featuring succulent slices of pork belly and hearty king oyster mushrooms, cooked togethe…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
ケト鯖味噌煮
Keto Braised Mackerel in Miso
Mackerel fillets slowly simmered in a rich, savory dashi and miso broth that is modified to be completely suga…
6 net7 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Buta Bara Pirikara Itame
Spicy Stir-fried Pork Belly Skillet
Slices of fatty pork belly stir-fried with a spicy, savory sauce (sugar-free) and vegetables like cabbage, bel…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
ケト鶏軟骨唐揚げ (低糖質衣)
Keto Fried Chicken Cartilage (Low-Carb Coating)
Crispy fried chicken cartilage, a popular izakaya snack. Modified with a low-carb coating (e.g., almond flour …
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
ケト牛タンシチュー
Keto Japanese Beef Tongue Stew
Fork-tender beef tongue slow-simmered in a rich, flavorful, and roux-free demi-glace-style sauce. This hearty …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tebasaki (Nagoya-style Chicken Wings with Sugar-Free Glaze)
Nagoya-style Chicken Wings with Sugar-Free Glaze
Crispy fried chicken wings, coated in a savory and peppery sugar-free glaze, often garnished with sesame seeds…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Buri no Misoyaki (Keto-Modified)
Yellowtail with Keto Miso Glaze
Thick, fatty cuts of yellowtail (buri) marinated in a special keto-friendly miso glaze, carefully prepared wit…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケト蟹クリームコロッケ (低糖質衣)
Keto Crab Cream Croquette (with Keto Breading)
A delightful Yoshoku dish featuring a rich, creamy crab filling (roux-free) encased in a crispy keto-friendly …
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
ケト串カツ
Keto Deep-fried Skewers (Various Ingredients)
Various ingredients (such as pork, beef, shrimp, or non-starchy vegetables like asparagus or onion) skewered, …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケト牡蠣フライ (低糖質衣)
Keto Fried Oysters (with Keto Breading)
Plump, juicy oysters lightly coated with a keto-friendly breading and deep-fried to a golden crisp. This Yosho…
8 net10 total2 fibre25 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
ケトいくら丼 (いくらと蒟蒻米/葉物)
Keto Ikura Don (Salmon Roe over Konnyaku Rice/Greens)
A lavish serving of glistening salmon roe (ikura) served over a generous portion of konnyaku rice or fresh mix…
8 net15 total7 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
ケト浅利チャウダー (クリームスタイル)
Keto Japanese Clam Chowder (Creamy Style)
A hearty and creamy clam chowder, a Yoshoku adaptation of Western soup. This keto version focuses on a rich he…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
ケト蛸唐揚げ (低糖質衣)
Keto Tako Karaage (Low-Carb Crusted Octopus)
Tender pieces of octopus (tako) marinated in a savory, sugar-free blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then…
8 net14 total6 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
ケト蟹/海老グラタン (和風)
Keto Crab/Shrimp Gratin (Japanese Style)
A rich and creamy Japanese-style gratin, typically a Yoshoku (Western-influenced Japanese) dish. This keto ver…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein85 fat950 kcal