Yakiniku (塩 Shio-flavored assorted beef cuts)
Japanese BBQ (Salt-seasoned assorted beef cuts)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Various premium cuts of beef (such as Kalbi/short rib, Harami/skirt steak, Rosu/loin) meant for grilling at the table. For a keto approach, these cuts are simply seasoned with salt and pepper, bypassing traditional sweet tare (sauce).
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., Kalbi, Harami, Rosu), sea salt, black pepper, sesame oil (for cooking/seasoning), garlic (optional).
Optional tweaks
CRITICAL: Request meats seasoned only with salt and pepper ('shio' seasoning). Avoid all tare sauces and sweet marinades. Ask for plain sesame oil or soy sauce (check for sugar) for dipping instead of sweet tare. Be mindful of any vegetable side dishes that may come marinated.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
焼肉は、お肉を塩胡椒だけでお願いします。甘いタレやマリネは避けてください。つけダレはごま油か、砂糖なしの醤油で。
For Yakiniku, please season meats only with salt and pepper. No tare sauces or sweet marinades. For dipping, plain sesame oil or unsweetened soy sauce, please.
Watch out for
Traditional yakiniku tare (dipping sauce) is very high in sugar and mirin. Marinated meats (non-shio) will contain sugar. Some side dishes (e.g., kimchi, namul) might have added sugar. Hidden sugars in pre-seasoned meats.
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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