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.
32 matching dishes
Ika Maruyaki
Grilled Whole Squid (Shio Style)
A whole squid, usually seasoned with salt and grilled until tender, then sliced for serving.…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein10 fat280 kcal
Tori Wasa
Seared Chicken with Wasabi
Lightly seared chicken tenderloin or breast, typically served thinly sliced with fresh wasabi, a small amount …
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 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…
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…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein5 fat150 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…
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…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat550 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…
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 …
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
柚子胡椒鶏焼き
Grilled Chicken with Yuzu Kosho
Tender chicken (typically thigh) grilled and seasoned generously with yuzu kosho, a fragrant and spicy Japanes…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
マグロ頬肉焼き (ケト変更)
Grilled Tuna Cheek (Keto-Modified)
Tender tuna cheek grilled to perfection, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper or a light, sugar-free soy…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
蛸の炭火焼き
Char-grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles or body char-grilled over an open flame, offering a smoky flavor and a firm yet succu…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein10 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
牛ヒレステーキ
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steak
A thick cut of beef tenderloin (fillet), expertly grilled and known for its exceptional tenderness and mild fl…
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
黒豚ヒレステーキ
Grilled Black Pork Tenderloin Steak
Premium black pork tenderloin, simply grilled to perfection. Served without heavy sauces or glazes. The tender…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
馬刺し
Horse Meat Sashimi (with Keto Soy Sauce)
Thinly sliced raw horse meat, a delicacy especially popular in Kumamoto. Served with grated fresh ginger, garl…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein18 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Hotate Tataki
Seared Scallops with Keto Ponzu Sauce
Large, fresh scallops lightly seared on the outside, leaving the inside rare and tender. Typically served slic…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein18 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Kamo Seiro Mushi
Steamed Duck Breast with Keto Ponzu Sauce
Tender slices of duck breast, lightly steamed to preserve their natural flavor and moisture. Typically served …
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
鯛の酒蒸し (ケト変更)
Steamed Sea Bream with Sake (Keto-Modified)
Delicate sea bream fillet or whole fish gently steamed with sake (rice wine) and kombu (kelp), creating a ligh…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein18 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
鶏の鉄板焼き (塩胡椒)
Teppanyaki Chicken (Salt & Pepper)
Chicken thigh or breast grilled on a teppan (iron griddle) with salt and pepper. While typically served with r…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
しらすとネギのポン酢和え
Whitebait and Scallions with Ponzu Dressing
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring shirasu (baby anchovies or sardines) tossed with fresh scallions an…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein7 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
鳥刺し
Chicken Sashimi (with Keto Ponzu)
Thinly sliced raw chicken breast or thigh, typically sourced from specific, high-quality, trusted farms. It's …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein15 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
栄螺の壺焼き
Grilled Turban Shell (in Shell)
Fresh turban shell grilled in its own shell, often with a savory liquid. The natural juices and umami of the S…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein12 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Kawahagi no Nikogori (Keto-Modified)
Thread-sail Filefish Jelly (Sugar-Free Dashi)
A traditional Japanese cold appetizer made from the gelatinous parts of thread-sail filefish (kawahagi) simmer…
3 net3 total0 fibre32 protein8 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Akamutsu Nitsuke (Sugar-Free)
Simmered Rosy Seabass (Keto-Modified)
Rosy seabass (Akamutsu) gently simmered in a savory dashi and sugar-free soy sauce broth. This preparation hig…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ayu no Karaage (Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-Fried Sweetfish (Keto-Modified)
Whole sweetfish (ayu), lightly coated with a low-carb alternative (e.g., almond flour, protein powder, or very…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
ケトトンテキ
Keto Japanese Pork Steak
A hearty, thick-cut pork steak (typically loin or shoulder), grilled to tender perfection. Served with a custo…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
胡麻鯵 (ケト変更)
Keto Sesame Horse Mackerel Sashimi
Fresh horse mackerel (aji) sashimi dressed in a rich, savory, and sugar-free sesame-soy sauce. A specialty fro…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein22 fat360 kcal
KAsoon
ケトカワハギの煮付け
Keto Simmered Thread-sail Filefish Fillet
Delicate thread-sail filefish (kawahagi) fillet simmered in a savory dashi-based broth, carefully prepared to …
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein12 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
マグロ漬け (ケト変更)
Keto Soy-Marinated Tuna Sashimi
Fresh tuna slices (maguro) marinated briefly in a savory, sugar-free soy sauce-based dressing, which enhances …
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein15 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tako Carpaccio (Octopus Carpaccio with Keto Dressing)
Octopus Carpaccio with Keto Dressing
Thinly sliced, tender boiled octopus arranged elegantly and drizzled with a light, refreshing keto-friendly dr…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein15 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
ホヤ
Sea Pineapple (with Keto Ponzu)
A unique marine delicacy, especially popular in Tohoku, known for its distinctive briny, slightly bitter, and …
3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein8 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Tai Carpaccio (Keto-Modified)
Japanese Sea Bream Carpaccio with Keto Dressing
Delicately thin slices of fresh Japanese sea bream (Tai) sashimi, beautifully arranged and drizzled with a ket…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Tako no Sumibiyaki
Charcoal-grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles or pieces, seasoned lightly and grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor. Typically s…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein8 fat220 kcal