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.
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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.…
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
Fugu Sashimi
Blowfish Sashimi with Keto Ponzu
A highly prized delicacy of thinly sliced raw blowfish (fugu), meticulously prepared to remove toxins. Served …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat350 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…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein15 fat320 kcal
Katsuo Tataki
Seared Bonito Slices
Fresh bonito (skipjack tuna) fillet lightly seared over a flame, sliced thick, and often served with a citrusy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein32 fat420 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 …
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 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…
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 …
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…
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…
5 net12 total7 fibre35 protein20 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…
5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 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…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 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…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein35 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…
7 net8 total1 fibre35 protein25 fat380 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…
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…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein10 fat250 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…
8 net8 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat350 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…
8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Asari Bata Yaki (Keto-Modified)
Clams Stir-fried with Butter (Keto-Modified)
Fresh clams stir-fried with butter, garlic, and a touch of soy sauce. Modified to be keto by ensuring no sugar…
9 net10 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat450 kcal
Keto Buri Daikon
Braised Yellowtail with Daikon (Keto-Modified)
A comforting Japanese classic, featuring tender, fatty yellowtail (buri) fillets and gently braised daikon rad…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Shabu-Shabu
Hot Pot with Thinly Sliced Meat
A communal Japanese hot pot dish where diners cook very thinly sliced meat (typically beef or pork) and variou…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat900 kcal
Yosenabe (Keto-Modified)
Assorted Seafood and Meat Hot Pot (Keto-Modified)
A versatile Japanese hot pot featuring a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables simmered in a dashi-based b…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Oyakodon-style Chicken and Egg Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Chicken and Egg Simmered Dish (Keto-Modified, No Rice)
A deconstructed 'oyakodon' featuring tender chicken pieces and fluffy scrambled egg simmered in a savory dashi…
12 net15 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 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
KAsoon
牛すじポン酢
Beef Tendon with Ponzu Sauce
Tender, slow-cooked beef tendon, often chilled or lightly warmed, served with a tangy ponzu sauce. A classic i…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein24 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
ケトクエ煮付け
Braised Grouper with Keto Sauce
Grouper fillet gently simmered in a savory dashi broth with sugar-free soy sauce, sake, and keto-friendly swee…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
蟹の酢の物 (ケト変更)
Crab with Keto Vinegar Dressing
Cooked crab meat, often served shredded or in chunks, lightly dressed with a sugar-free ponzu or rice vinegar-…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein15 fat300 kcal