Gluten Free / Keto / Low Carb

Kinniku Shokudō means “muscle cafeteria,” and that is the goal of this restaurant. If you are a meat lover, keto or low carb eater, you will love Kinniku Shokudō. Kinniku Shokudo specializes in beef and chicken highlighting the protein, carbs, and calories in all the menu items. They also have …

We Are The Farm ORGANIC RESTAURANT in Ebisu is known for their farm-to-table concept, delivering fresh, locally produced food from an organic farm in Sakura City, Chiba to their restaurants in Yoyogi, Azabu Juban, Shibuya, Akasaka, Shin Yurigaoka, and Meguro. Their seasonal, organic vegetables are picked fresh in the morning …

Cosme Kitchen Adaptation is built on the concept of “Clean Eating “, which means “Eat deliciously and make your heart and body beautiful”. They offer a number of seasonally adjusted menu options; burger & sandwiches, pastas, rice bowl, mains and vegan ice cream parfaits and smoothies, but their all-you-can-eat raw, vegan & organic salad …

If you are craving roasted chicken for lunch or dinner Alze rotisserie chicken in Minami-Azabu or Roppongi, Tokyo is delicious and convenient. I can close my eyes now and remember the delicious smell!  Jiji (83), Baby (3) and I had a relaxing lunch that suited everyone’s palates. Alze offers various …

Shabu Shabu “Let Us” is an all-you-can-eat, “create your own” style shabu shabu dining experience. Instead of sharing a pot of shabu shabu with a group they offer a one pot per person experience. The restaurant offers 8 different kinds of stock with seasonal vegetables direct from farms in Japan. …

Brown Rice Cafe is a non-smoking vegetarian cafe that uses fresh seasonal vegetables from all over Japan. The cafe is bright, kid friendly and easily accessible from Neil`s Yard Remedies on the ground floor if using a baby stroller. Lunch sets and a la carte options available. Provides bench, table & terrace …

If you have a gluten free or keto family member, I highly recommend Nori-Temaki Sushi cauliflower sushi. Nori-Temaki Sushi near Harajuku is a branch of Gonpachi located in Nishi Azabu 「権八 NORI-TEMAKI 原宿.  Our family enjoyed a Sunday Sushi outing where I could get my favorite cauliflower rice and the …

Banzai-yu Bathhouse to Bunbuku Izakaya (分福)  is a fun family dining experience that is a great place to take visitors who want to experience a historical piece of Japan. Historically all neighborhoods have a local Sento (bathhouse); however, with fewer patrons, many have closed their doors. Banzai-yu located in Mita …

In the last week I have eaten twice at Crisp Salad Works (クリスプ サラダ ワークス), so just have to recommend on BestLivingJapan. One of the best locations in  Tokyo to fill your salad cravings! They now have five locations. Also Green Brother’s has opened two salad stores that highly recommend …

No more excuses not to increase your greens with Green Brother’s in Ebisu and Azabu-Juban. It seems the demand for greens is surging in popularity in Japan. Following the success of Crisp Salad Works, Green Brother’s has four shops in Tokyo as of June 2017. I enjoyed my leafy seasonal …

If you are looking for seasonal, healthy eating and gluten-free offerings, Revive Kitchen Three Aoyama is the spot. It has a great brunch offering, and I have heard great evening meals with cocktails. The atmosphere is also very chic. There is outdoor seating in nice weather which defiantly adds to …

Finally, an upscale deli in Tokyo where you can chose from various healthy salads and side dish options for vegetarians, carnivores and gluten-free folks – Franze and Evans, Omotesando. Everyone will enjoy the amazing desserts. The Franze and Evans Deli in Omotesando is 110% family friendly and a great place …

The kids and I were craving pancakes and syrup, so we had fun making low carb pancakes with berry syrup and whip cream. Since we live in Tokyo, we sourced keto friendly products at our local Hanamasa supermarket and Amazon.co.jp. These hit the spot! Four 7 cm (about three inches) …

I had a delicious lunch at the Little Bird Gluten Free Restaurant in Yoyogi (previously located in Harajuku) this week. The restaurant is 100% gluten free, and the chef and owner who has celiac disease is one darn good cook. Little Bird Restaurant offers a nice selection of entrees and desserts …

Bareburger Organic Restaurant, Jiyugaoka is a fantastic spot for organic, grass fed burgers. They offer a number of customizable options for your burger or green salad; design-your-own, a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for low-carb dieters, and allows even vegetarians to enjoy burgers the way they like. They also …

Mr Farmer is known for their farm-to-table concept, delivering fresh, locally produced food to local consumers. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free Mr Farmer offers something for everyone. Mr Farmer Komazawa (their 4th restaurant) is located in Komazawa Olympic Park at the Nishi-guchi gate or near the Jabu Jabu Ike (paddling …

Midorie Organic food deli and cafe sits nestled in the backstreets of Yutenji, a lively residential neighborhood one stop from Nakameguro station. Midorie Organic Yutenji is the newest of their three stores specializing in seasonal organic fruits and vegetables, healthy sweets, pesticide-free rice and vegetables, farm fresh fish and additive-free seasonings. We visited …

Yakiniku Shibaura is our favorite family-friendly yakiniku restaurant in Setagaya-ku. They serve delicious cuts of Japanese domestic Wagyu Beef. Our kids love it. As you walk into the restaurant you see a refrigerator stocked with slabs of Japanese domestic Wagyu beef. Yakiniku Shibaura carefully selects their Wagyu beef from different areas of Japan, and …

We love brunch so when we heard about one of the hottest brunch spots in Los Angeles opening in Tokyo we had to check it out. Hidden a 1-min walk from Daikanyama Station sits the cozy and spacious Blu Jam Cafe. Blu Jam Cafe serves a tasty selection of European-infused Vegan, Gluten-Free and …

2018 UPDATE: Farmshop in Futakotamagawa has permanently closed and is now Shake Shack Burgers.  Farmshop Restaurant and Market is known for their farm-to-table concept – delivering locally produced food to local consumers. They serve seasonal and casual Californian dishes at their dining-bakery-market. Conveniently located in the Takashimaya Maronie Court in Futakotamagawa it sits alongside …

Suju Dining Rokkaku offers traditional Japanese meals – in generous portions. I took my mother there when she visited from the US and she loved it! They offer a brown rice option for lunch, and their rice and miso soup are refillable. Ample space for strollers and ample seating. Try …

Bondi Cafe is a comfy, spacious, kid-friendly restaurant on a back street behind Hiroo station. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is laidback with a Bondi Beach feel. The food menu tends toward Hawaiian and Asian fusion serving soups, salads, pasta & pizza, mains and desserts. Drink take out …

The Hiroba at Crayon House offers a friendly, all-you-can-eat 90% Organic buffet serving soups, salads, vegetables, brown or semi-refined rice, pasta, tofu, mushrooms, seaweed, meat and fish.  It is located in the basement of the Crayon House Toy and Bookstore and includes a small shop with a variety of organic products. Great spot …

The French Kitchen offers delicious breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch buffets, and is open all day, serving classic French dishes. The restaurant features an open kitchen, a bar, an outside terrace and the “Chef’s Table”, a private dining room equipped with its own kitchen that is ideal for special dinners, …

Eat More Greens Azabu Juban is a popular vegetable cafe and bakery that serves pizza bread, salads, sweets, baked goods, breakfast, brunch, dinner, drinks and spirits. Baby and kid friendly with pet-friendly patio seating. It is right around the corner from Ajiro Park (aka the Slide Park) so you can have …