Low-Amylase Diet Guide: Enjoying Japanese Cuisine Safely

Navigating Japanese restaurants on a low-amylase diet—which focuses on minimizing starch-rich foods that burden pancreatic enzymes—can feel daunting. But with the right knowledge (and mm food's menu-scanning AI), you can savor authentic flavors worry-free. Discover delicious, low-starch options that align with your dietary needs:

Top Low-Amylase Japanese Dishes

1. Sashimi (Raw Fish/Seafood): Pure protein-rich slices of tuna, salmon, or yellowtail with zero starch. Avoid soy sauce with added sugars; request tamari if available.
2. Grilled Yakitori (Shio Style): Skewered chicken grilled with salt instead of sugary sauces or breading. Ideal cuts include thigh (momo) or chicken breast (sasami).
3. Sunomono Salad: A vinegar-marinated salad featuring cucumber, seaweed, and octopus/crab. Naturally starch-free and refreshing.
4. Miso Soup (Kombu/Tofu): Ensure it's prepared with kombu seaweed and tofu—avoid versions with potatoes, noodles, or starchy thickeners.
5. Steamed Gyoza Fillings (No Wrapper): Ask for gyoza filling served as a sautéed mix of pork, cabbage, and ginger—without the flour wrapper.

mm food App Pro Tips

• Use the Translate feature to instantly decode menu terms like "kuriimu" (starch-heavy cream sauces) or "kome" (rice).
• Set your dietary profile to "Low-Amylase" so our AI flags dishes containing rice, noodles, tempura batter, or hidden starches.
• For custom orders (e.g., "no soybean paste glaze"), use the in-app Allergy Notepad to share requests safely with staff.

Ingredients to Avoid

• Rice (sushi, donburi, onigiri)
• Noodles (ramen, udon, soba)
• Tempura/fried items
• Sweet glazes (teriyaki, eel sauce)
• Root vegetables (sweet potato, renkon)

Better Dining Made Simple

Don’t let starch restrictions dim your culinary adventures. With mm food’s real-time menu analysis, you’ll savor safe Japanese meals with confidence—transforming anxiety-free dining into a delightful routine.