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.
29 matching dishes
Konnyaku Steak
Pan-fried Konjac (Keto-Modified)
Konjac (konnyaku) is a root vegetable product with virtually no digestible carbs. When prepared 'steak-style,'…
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein12 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…
3 net6 total3 fibre4 protein5 fat80 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…
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein5 fat80 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 …
4 net10 total6 fibre10 protein12 fat180 kcal
Daikon Salad (Keto-Modified)
Shredded Daikon Radish Salad with Keto Dressing
A refreshing side salad made from finely shredded daikon radish, known for its crisp texture and mild peppery …
5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein12 fat150 kcal
Blanched Greens with Keto Sesame Dressing (Gomae-style)
Blanched Greens with Keto Sesame Dressing
Blanched spinach or other low-carb greens, dressed with a rich, savory sesame dressing made without sugar. It'…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein25 fat280 kcal
Gobo Bata Yaki (Keto-Modified)
Sautéed Burdock Root with Butter (Keto-Modified)
Thinly sliced burdock root (gobo), a firm and earthy root vegetable, sautéed in butter until tender-crisp. Thi…
6 net12 total6 fibre3 protein20 fat250 kcal
Gomoku Kinoko Itame (Keto-Modified)
Five-Mushroom Stir-fry (Keto)
A vibrant stir-fry featuring a mix of five different types of mushrooms, seasoned with sugar-free soy sauce, g…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein24 fat280 kcal
Grilled Eggplant with Keto Miso Glaze (Nasu Dengaku-style)
Grilled Eggplant with Keto Miso Glaze
Half-cut eggplant grilled until tender, topped with a rich and savory miso glaze that has been specially prepa…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Nasu Miso Itame (Keto-Modified)
Stir-fried Eggplant with Keto Miso
Eggplant slices stir-fried with a savory miso-based sauce. The keto version requires a sugar-free miso paste, …
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Shishito Pepper Itame
Sautéed Shishito Peppers
Mild shishito peppers quickly sautéed or grilled, often with a dash of soy sauce and sesame oil.…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
Miso Soup
Traditional Miso Soup (Keto-Modified)
A staple Japanese soup made with dashi (broth), miso paste, and typically tofu, wakame seaweed, and green onio…
7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein5 fat120 kcal
Teppanyaki Yasai Moriawase
Assorted Teppanyaki Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
A mix of fresh vegetables grilled on a teppanyaki hot plate, often with butter or oil and simple seasonings. E…
10 net18 total8 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Keto Komochi Konbu Tsukudani (Sugar-Free)
Simmered Herring Roe on Kelp (Keto-Modified)
Herring roe attached to kelp, simmered in a savory dashi and soy sauce base, modified to be completely sugar-f…
2 net4 total2 fibre15 protein10 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
ケト出汁殻昆布の佃煮 (砂糖不使用)
Keto Simmered Kombu (Sugar-Free)
Kombu (kelp) that has been used to make dashi broth, then simmered until tender in a sugar-free soy sauce mixt…
3 net10 total7 fibre3 protein1 fat80 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Zaru (Konjac/Zucchini Noodles)
Chilled Konjac/Zucchini Noodles with Keto Dipping Sauce
A refreshing chilled noodle dish, re-imagined for keto. Konjac or zucchini noodles replace traditional soba, s…
3 net8 total5 fibre8 protein10 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
ケト漬物盛り合わせ (砂糖不使用)
Assorted Japanese Pickles (Sugar-Free)
A selection of various Japanese pickled vegetables, such as cucumber, daikon radish, or cabbage. Traditionally…
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein0 fat50 kcal
KAsoon
ケト中華クラゲ
Keto Chinese-Style Jellyfish Salad
A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring marinated jellyfish, thinly sliced cucumber, and a light, tangy, suga…
4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein20 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kinome Ae
Green Beans with Sansho Leaf Dressing
Blanched green beans tossed in a savory dressing flavored with fresh kinome (sansho leaves), typically ground …
4 net7 total3 fibre4 protein9 fat120 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Wakame Salad
Seaweed Salad with Sugar-Free Dressing
A refreshing salad made primarily from rehydrated wakame seaweed, often accompanied by thinly sliced cucumber …
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kinpira Gobo (Sugar-Free Stir-fried Burdock Root)
Sugar-Free Stir-fried Burdock Root and Carrots
A classic Japanese side dish featuring julienned burdock root (gobo) and carrots, stir-fried until tender-cris…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein18 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
ケト焼きカリフラワー飯ボール (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Keto Cauliflower Rice Ball (with Sugar-Free Soy Glaze)
Finely riced cauliflower is pressed into a firm ball, lightly grilled until slightly charred and crispy on the…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Moyashi Itame
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts
A simple and common Japanese side dish, stir-fried bean sprouts, often with a hint of garlic, salt, and pepper…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
ケト大根ステーキ
Seared Daikon Steak with Keto Sauce
Thick, tender slices of daikon radish, simmered until soft, then seared to achieve a slightly caramelized exte…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein10 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
海ぶどう (ケト変更)
Umi Budo (Sea Grapes, with Keto Ponzu)
A unique type of edible seaweed, known as 'sea grapes' for its appearance and satisfying popping texture. Serv…
5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein0 fat60 kcal
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茸のホイル焼き
Assorted Mushrooms Grilled in Foil
A mix of fresh Japanese mushrooms (e.g., shiitake, enoki, shimeji, maitake) steamed and grilled in an aluminum…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
ケト野菜の煮物 (砂糖不使用)
Keto Simmered Vegetables (Sugar-Free Nimono Style)
A comforting side dish featuring a selection of keto-friendly vegetables such as daikon radish, green beans, a…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein5 fat120 kcal
KAsoon
Tataki Kyuri (Keto Modified)
Smashed Cucumber with Keto Sesame Oil Dressing
Crisp cucumber lightly smashed to absorb flavor, dressed with a savory blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, and a t…
6 net8 total2 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
ケト牛蒡唐揚げ (低糖質衣)
Keto Fried Burdock Root (Low-Carb Coating)
Crispy fried burdock root sticks, a unique and savory vegetable side dish. Modified with a low-carb coating (e…
7 net15 total8 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal