Keto Options at YO! Sushi
YO! Sushi is excellent for keto if you ignore the conveyor belt. Treat it like Japanese tapas, not a sushi restaurant. Order sashimi + hot dishes without rice. CRITICAL: Sashimi (0.8g) vs Nigiri (14g per piece) - they look identical but Nigiri has rice underneath. The spinach poké base (0.8g) is a hidden gem.
Top Keto Picks at YO! Sushi
Salmon Sashimi
ExcellentTHE cleanest keto item - raw salmon, no rice, omega-3 rich
Pro tips:
- •Just 0.8g carbs - near-zero
- •Rich omega-3 fats
- •NOT the same as Salmon Nigiri (which has rice = 14g carbs)
Tuna Sashimi
ExcellentHighest protein sashimi - very lean, near-zero carbs
Pro tips:
- •Just 0.9g carbs
- •Highest protein sashimi (19.6g)
- •Very lean - pair with fatty items like avocado
Chicken Yakitori
GoodBest hot keto item - grilled chicken skewers with teriyaki glaze
Pro tips:
- •10.6g carbs - very manageable
- •Teriyaki glaze adds some carbs but worth it
- •Served WITHOUT rice as standard portion
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Soy Egg
ExcellentNear-zero carbs - excellent add-on to any order
Pro tips:
- •Just 0.4g carbs
- •Perfect protein boost
- •Add to any sashimi order
Miso Soup
ExcellentWarm, low-cal starter
Pro tips:
- •6.7g carbs
- •Only 50 calories
- •Traditional starter
Tuna & Avocado Tartare
ExcellentTuna with avocado - good fat, clean protein
Pro tips:
- •Just 3.2g total carbs
- •Avocado adds healthy fats
- •More filling than plain sashimi
Chicken Teriyaki
GoodLean protein with teriyaki sauce - served without rice
Pro tips:
- •12.7g carbs from teriyaki sauce
- •Very lean protein (20g)
- •Fine on 50g budget
Dynamite Salmon Poké (Spinach Base)
GoodHidden gem - spinach base instead of rice drops carbs dramatically
Pro tips:
- •~18g carbs total with spinach base + Sriracha Mayo
- •Rice base would add 70g+ carbs
- •Spinach base is not prominently advertised - ask for it!
How to Order Keto at YO! Sushi
1. Ignore the conveyor belt — almost everything on it contains rice and is not keto-safe 2. Order sashimi directly from the kitchen menu — salmon, tuna and prawn sashimi are all under 1g carbs 3. Note the carb difference: sashimi is 0.5g carbs per plate, nigiri is 8-12g — a 17x difference 4. Miso soup is a safe starter at 2-3g carbs 5. Avoid all maki rolls, hand rolls, and nigiri — the rice is the problem, not the fish 6. Ask staff for the paper menu to see sashimi options — they are not always visible on the belt
FAQs: Keto at YO! Sushi
What's the difference between Sashimi and Nigiri?
CRITICAL DISTINCTION: Sashimi = raw fish, NO rice (0.8-0.9g carbs). Nigiri = raw fish ON rice mound (14g carbs PER PIECE). They look almost identical but getting this wrong multiplies your carbs by 17x! Always order Sashimi for keto, never Nigiri.
Can I eat from the conveyor belt?
No - the belt is almost entirely sushi rolls with rice (25-55g carbs per plate). The conveyor belt is your enemy for keto. Order from the menu specifically - sashimi section and hot food section. Tell your server you're avoiding rice.
What's the best keto order at YO! Sushi?
Salmon Sashimi (0.8g) + Tuna Sashimi (0.9g) + Chicken Yakitori (10.6g) + Soy Egg (0.4g) + Miso Soup (6.7g) = ~25g carbs, 71g protein. One of the highest-protein keto meals across all chains.
What's the spinach poké base?
Hidden gem - ask for your poké bowl with SPINACH BASE (0.8g carbs) instead of rice base (70g+ carbs). With Dynamite Salmon topping + Sriracha Mayo = ~18g total. The spinach base isn't prominently advertised but it exists!
Are the hot dishes served with rice?
Individual portions (Chicken Yakitori, Chicken Teriyaki, etc) are served WITHOUT rice. Rice only comes if you order a 'Large Bowl' version. Always order the standard portion for keto - it comes without rice automatically.