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.
34 matching dishes
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…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 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 …
5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Hiyayakko
Cold Tofu
Chilled silken tofu block, typically served with various toppings such as grated ginger, scallions, and bonito…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein15 fat250 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…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
油揚げ焼き
Grilled Thin Fried Tofu (Keto-Modified)
Thin, deep-fried tofu pouches (aburaage) grilled until they are crispy and lightly browned. This simple prepar…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Okinawa Soba (Pork Belly and Shirataki Noodles)
Okinawa Soba with Pork Belly and Shirataki Noodles
A keto-adapted version of the Okinawan specialty, featuring tender braised pork belly (rafute-style, sugar-fre…
2 net10 total8 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kurobuta Rosu Steak
Black Pork Loin Steak
A thick-cut steak of premium Kurobuta (Berkshire) pork loin, grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt …
2 net4 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sake Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Thick slices of fresh, raw salmon, known for its rich, buttery texture and healthy omega-3 fats. Served simply…
2 net2 total0 fibre34 protein24 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
イカの器焼き
Squid Baked in its Own Shell
A whole squid, often stuffed with its own tentacles or other seafood, baked in its natural shell. It’s typical…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein10 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
Tai Sashimi
Japanese Sea Bream Sashimi
Delicate slices of fresh Japanese sea bream, known for its pristine white flesh, firm texture, and refined, cl…
2 net2 total0 fibre33 protein15 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
玉子豆腐
Chilled Egg Custard
A smooth, savory chilled custard made from eggs and dashi broth, typically served cold with a light garnish. I…
3 net3 total0 fibre18 protein18 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
明太チーズ焼き (ケト変更)
Grilled Spicy Cod Roe with Cheese (Keto-Modified)
A popular izakaya dish featuring spicy seasoned cod roe (mentaiko) grilled until warm and topped with melted c…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
ケト出汁巻き卵 (具材入り)
Keto Dashi Omelette with Seafood/Meat (Sugar-Free)
A thick, rolled Japanese omelette made with eggs and dashi broth, with the addition of keto-friendly ingredien…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Toro Takuan Nori Maki
Tuna and Pickled Daikon Nori Wrap
Fatty tuna (toro) and thinly sliced, sugar-free pickled daikon (takuan) wrapped in a sheet of nori seaweed, wi…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
烏賊と梅
Squid with Plum Paste (Keto-Modified)
A refreshing and savory appetizer featuring tender slices of raw or lightly blanched squid combined with a tan…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein8 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉蒸し
Steamed Fresh Tofu Skin (Keto-Modified)
Delicate, fresh yuba (tofu skin) gently steamed to highlight its subtle flavor and unique texture. Served as a…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
厚揚げおろし (ケト変更)
Crispy Fried Tofu with Grated Daikon (Keto-Modified)
Atsuage (deep-fried tofu pouch) lightly seared or grilled until crispy, then served with a generous topping of…
4 net6 total2 fibre20 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Goma Dofu
Keto Sesame Tofu (Konjac Starch-Based)
A rich and creamy, yet firm, tofu-like dish made from sesame paste and a keto-friendly thickener (such as konj…
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kawaebi Karaage (Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating
Small, whole river shrimp (kawaebi) lightly coated in a keto-friendly alternative to flour, deep-fried until c…
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kinuta Maki
Cucumber-Wrapped Sashimi Roll
Instead of rice, thin slices of cucumber are used to wrap fresh sashimi-grade fish (like tuna, salmon, yellowt…
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein25 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Shirauo Karaage (Deep-fried Whitebait with Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-fried Whitebait with Low-Carb Coating
Tiny, delicate whitebait (shirauo) lightly coated in a keto-friendly alternative and deep-fried until exquisit…
4 net6 total2 fibre28 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉と胡桃の和え物 (ケト変更)
Tofu Skin and Walnut Salad with Keto Dressing
Delicate fresh yuba (tofu skin) and crunchy walnuts tossed in a savory, sugar-free Japanese-style dressing. Th…
4 net7 total3 fibre15 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
しらす卵とじ (ケト変更)
Whitebait and Egg Simmer (Keto-Modified)
A comforting Japanese dish where shirasu (whitebait) is gently simmered in a dashi broth and then bound with w…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Yuba An Kake (Keto-Modified)
Tofu Skin with Keto Savory Thickened Sauce
Delicately steamed yuba (tofu skin) served with a warm, savory thickened dashi-based sauce. For a keto version…
4 net6 total2 fibre22 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
牛肉と茸のホイル焼き (Gyuniku to Kinoko no Hoil Yaki)
Beef and Mushroom Foil Grill
Thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin or ribeye) and an assortment of fresh mushrooms (like shiitake, enoki, shi…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ankake Tofu (Sugar-Free Sauce)
Thick-Sauced Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
Silken or firm tofu served with a savory, thickened sauce (ankake style) brimming with keto-friendly vegetable…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
ケト筑前煮 (鶏と低糖質野菜の煮物)
Keto Braised Chicken and Non-Starchy Vegetables
A hearty nimono (simmered dish) with chicken thighs and carefully selected low-carb vegetables (e.g., green be…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Jidori Nabe (Chicken Hot Pot with Keto Vegetables)
Keto Premium Chicken Hot Pot
A warming hot pot featuring high-quality local chicken (Jidori) and an array of keto-friendly vegetables (e.g.…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
ケトきつねしらたき (油揚げと白滝)
Keto Kitsune Shirataki (Fried Tofu Skin & Shirataki Noodle Soup)
A warm and comforting soup featuring thin, porous fried tofu skin (aburaage) and zero-carb shirataki noodles i…
5 net12 total7 fibre30 protein38 fat525 kcal
KAsoon
ケト明太卵焼き
Keto Mentaiko Tamagoyaki (Spicy Cod Roe Omelette)
A flavorful rolled omelette (tamagoyaki) filled with spicy seasoned cod roe (mentaiko). This dish is modified …
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
ケト烏賊の姿煮 (砂糖不使用)
Keto Simmered Whole Squid (Sugar-Free)
Tender whole squid simmered in a savory, sugar-free dashi-based broth with ginger and tamari, allowing the nat…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein24 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tofu Dengaku (Grilled Tofu with Sugar-Free Miso Glaze)
Grilled Tofu with Sugar-Free Miso Glaze
Blocks of firm tofu grilled until lightly charred, then brushed with a savory, sweet-free miso glaze. A satisf…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
湯葉の煮物 (砂糖不使用)
Simmered Yuba (Soy Skin, Sugar-Free)
Delicate and nutritious yuba (fresh soy milk skin) gently simmered in a savory dashi broth until tender. This …
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
九条ネギとじゃこの炒め物
Stir-fried Kujo Leeks and Dried Sardines
Kujo leeks (a type of long green onion) quickly stir-fried with crispy dried baby sardines (jaako) and seasone…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein20 fat280 kcal