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.
15 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
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