Yaki Gani
Grilled Crab
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Crab legs or claws, such as snow crab or king crab, grilled simply with just a sprinkle of salt, allowing the natural sweetness and tenderness of the crab meat to shine.
Key ingredients
Crab (e.g., snow crab legs), salt, cooking oil (if brushed on before grilling), lemon wedge (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes, marinades, or butter sauces containing sugar are used. Request plain grilled with salt and oil only.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
焼き蟹は、甘いタレや味付けなしでお願いします。塩と油のみで焼いてください。
For Yaki Gani, please ensure no sugary glazes, marinades, or butter sauces. Plain grilled with salt and oil only, please.
Watch out for
Any sugary butter, glaze, or sauce unexpectedly used by the kitchen.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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