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Japanese food
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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.

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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
Konnyaku Steak
Pan-fried Konjac (Keto-Modified)
Konjac (konnyaku) is a root vegetable product with virtually no digestible carbs. When prepared 'steak-style,'…
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2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein12 fat150 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
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, …
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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 …
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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…
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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat380 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Shirako Ponzu (Keto-Modified)
Cod Milt with Keto Ponzu Sauce
A Japanese delicacy of cod milt, often lightly poached or served raw, accompanied by a tangy, citrusy ponzu sa…
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4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein12 fat250 kcal
Wafu Suteki
Japanese Style Steak
A classic beef steak (often sirloin or ribeye) prepared with Japanese flavors. It's typically pan-fried or gri…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
Yudofu
Boiled Tofu Hot Pot
Simple hot pot dish featuring large cubes of firm tofu gently simmered in dashi broth, often served with a sim…
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4 net8 total4 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Atsuyaki Tamago (Keto-Modified Thick Grilled Omelette)
Thick Keto Grilled Omelette
A thick, savory-sweet Japanese rolled omelette, typically denser and often sweeter than dashi maki tamago. Thi…
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5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein32 fat420 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 …
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5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein12 fat150 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 …
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5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Gyu-tataki
Seared Beef Tataki with Keto Ponzu
Thinly sliced, quickly seared beef served rare. Traditionally with a ponzu sauce and sometimes garnishes like …
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5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Hiyayakko
Cold Tofu
Chilled silken tofu block, typically served with various toppings such as grated ginger, scallions, and bonito…
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5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
Keto Teriyaki Chicken (Sugar-Free Glaze)
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Sugar-Free Teriyaki Glaze
Juicy grilled chicken thighs (often skin-on for extra fat) basted with a special sugar-free teriyaki-style gla…
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5 net6 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kinmedai Nitsuke (Keto Modified)
Simmered Golden Eye Snapper (Keto Version)
A traditional simmered fish dish, featuring a rich cut of golden eye snapper prepared in a savory, umami-rich …
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5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Kushiyaki (塩 Shio)
Assorted Salt-Grilled Skewers (Non-Chicken)
Skewers of various meats (e.g., pork belly, beef tongue, beef short ribs), seafood (e.g., shrimp, scallops), o…
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5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Maguro Poke (Keto-Modified)
Tuna Poke (No Rice)
Fresh, cubed raw tuna (maguro) marinated in a savory, umami-rich sauce, often with avocado, seaweed, and scall…
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5 net12 total7 fibre35 protein20 fat450 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…
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5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Yakitori (塩 Shio)
Salt-Grilled Chicken Skewers
Skewers of various chicken parts (thigh, breast, skin, liver, meatballs) grilled over charcoal and seasoned si…
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5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 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…
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6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 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'…
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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…
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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…
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6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein24 fat280 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…
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6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 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…
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6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Hirame no Karaage (Keto-Modified)
Crispy Fried Flounder (Keto-Modified)
A whole flounder, lightly dusted with a keto-friendly flour alternative (e.g., almond flour or a thin layer of…
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6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 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…
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6 net6 total0 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Keto Kani Nabe
Crab Hot Pot (Keto-Modified)
A comforting and savory hot pot featuring generous portions of fresh crab, simmered in a rich dashi broth. Mod…
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6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat600 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, …
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6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein25 fat300 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…
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6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Shishito Pepper Itame
Sautéed Shishito Peppers
Mild shishito peppers quickly sautéed or grilled, often with a dash of soy sauce and sesame oil.…
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6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein12 fat150 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…
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7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein75 fat850 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…
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7 net8 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat350 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…
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7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Kaiyaki (Keto-Modified)
Baked Scallops with Keto Miso and Egg Yolk
Fresh scallops baked in a shell or small dish, traditionally topped with a rich miso and egg yolk mixture. The…
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7 net8 total1 fibre35 protein25 fat380 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…
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7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein5 fat120 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…
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7 net15 total8 fibre25 protein25 fat400 kcal
Shigureni-style Beef Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Simmered Ginger Beef Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory, aromatic sauce primarily flavored with ginger and a sugar-free soy sa…
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7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Sunomono (with wakame/octopus/crab)
Cucumber and Seafood Vinegar Salad
A refreshing and light salad featuring thinly sliced cucumber, often combined with rehydrated wakame seaweed a…
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7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein10 fat250 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…
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7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein25 fat480 kcal
Asari Sakamushi
Sake Steamed Clams
Fresh clams steamed in a broth of sake (Japanese rice wine), butter, garlic, and a touch of soy sauce, garnish…
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8 net8 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat350 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…
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8 net15 total7 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Gyudon-style Beef Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Thinly Sliced Beef Simmered Dish (Keto-Modified, No Rice)
A keto-friendly take on the popular beef bowl, featuring thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory, s…
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8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein60 fat800 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…
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8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal