What Japanese food is vegan?

Shojin ryori, Inari sushi, Vegetable tempura, Zaru soba, Edamame are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in Japanese food?

Bonito dashi, Fish flakes as garnish, Egg in tempura batter, Honey in sauces.

Vegan by cuisine

Vegan japanese food

Short answer

Shojin ryori, Inari sushi, Vegetable tempura are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Dashi hides everywhere — always ask for kombu dashi only.

Naturally vegan dishes

Shojin ryori
Inari sushi
Vegetable tempura
Zaru soba
Edamame

Hidden animal ingredients

Bonito dashi
Fish flakes as garnish
Egg in tempura batter
Honey in sauces

How to order vegan japanese food

Dashi hides everywhere — always ask for kombu dashi only.

Say this: "Katsuo dashi nashi de onegaishimasu."

Frequently asked questions

What Japanese food is vegan?: Shojin ryori, Inari sushi, Vegetable tempura, Zaru soba, Edamame are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Japanese food?: Bonito dashi, Fish flakes as garnish, Egg in tempura batter, Honey in sauces.
How do I order vegan at a Japanese restaurant?: Dashi hides everywhere — always ask for kombu dashi only.
What phrase should I use?: "Katsuo dashi nashi de onegaishimasu."

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