How to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine with Dietary Restrictions
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or trying to unwind after a stressful day at the office, going out to eat is always the perfect solution. But sometimes ordering off the menu isn’t a simple task. Often times, people have difficulty ordering an entree during a meal out because there are just too many outstanding offerings to choose from! But in many cases, ordering a meal becomes complicated because of dietary restrictions.
Whether you are living with a serious food intolerance or if you are attempting to watch calories, it may be tempting to assume that your options are limited. But when it comes to Japanese dining, it is entirely possible to enjoy a meal at a restaurant while making your health a priority. That being said, “healthy” has a different definition for different people.
Here are a few common dietary scenarios we at Chiba Japanese Restaurant often encounter, and how you can still fully enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine.
If you are Gluten Free
The Gluten Intolerance Group cautions those with gluten intolerances to avoid ordering dishes that include soy sauce, miso paste or ramen noodles. It’s also best to not order deep-fried foods, such as tempura or karaage, or to refrain from drinking barley tea.
If You Want to Avoid Carbs
Chiba Japanese Restaurant is known for having the best Nigiri Sushi in the greater Chicago area. While this exceptional entree is normally served over rice, those who want to avoid carbohydrates (but not exciting flavors) should instead order Nigiri Sashimi. This offering allows you to skip the rice, allowing you to enjoy the fish and the payoff that comes with having those skinny jeans in your closet fitting just right. It’s also easy to customize one of our traditional dinners, which comes with a side of miso soup and a cucumber or house salad, to include as few carbs as possible.
If You’re a Vegetarian
While there are plenty of vegetarian offerings at Chiba Japanese Restaurant, two, in particular, stand out in our minds. Our Caterpillar Vegetarian Roll includes mouth-watering asparagus tempura and sweet potato tempura, topped with a layer of avocado and seaweed salad. Or, if you are a vegetarian with a serious appetite, why not try our Super Godzilla Roll? This incredible dish includes shrimp tempura, smoked salmon, crab meat, eel, tamago, cream cheese, and avocado. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s all topped off with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and wasabi mayo. If that doesn’t sound like a match made in heaven, we don’t know what does.
Watching your figure or living with a food allergy shouldn’t have to mean you sacrifice the tastes and flavors you crave. Chiba Japanese Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout, and delivery to meet all of your dietary needs. Stop in or order online today or call us at (630) 850-7848.
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