Japanese Steakhouse tomorrow - need help

teresa0331
teresa0331 Posts: 14 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I need suggestions please. Family is going to House of Japan (japanese steakhouse) tomorrow for lunch. There are no nutritional values available online or at the restaurant (I just called to check). There are a few items available on myfitnesspal (not sure how, since the info for things like egg yolk sauce aren't available from the restaurant), but I have no plans on getting The Imperial Feast (which USED to be my favorite & it's listed on here at over 1100 calories! Yikes!). So ~ I need to be prepared so I don't end up falling back into old habits.

Does anyone know what would be the best, lowest calorie main entree (besides all veggies) that I could order? I'm thinking the habachi scallops & then strip everything else down. For example: Salad (dressing on the side), steamed white rice (which I would not eat more than 1/2 the serving), bean sprouts & onions, scallops, then water to drink.

My plan seems reasonable to me, but I'm curious is anyone out there has any other suggestions, thoughts on lower calorie options or "inside" nutritional information on japanese steakhouses in general. THANKS!

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  • yamamotoshprescios
    yamamotoshprescios Posts: 1
    eat sushi
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    I got my wife turned on to sushi as she says it makes her feel like she can eat healthier there than anywhere else has has a lot of grease and sodium in everything. I will tend to get them to special fix me a Hibachi meal with very light seasoning and little to no sauce consisting of one of their leaner meat choices, double up on the vegetables using more broccoli as the predominant veg (their veg consists of broccoli, zucchini, mushroom, onion, and carrot) and just leaving off the steamed rice all together since this particular restaurant does not do brown rice like some might offer. Water and/or green tea and its a fairly respectful meal...just watch the soy sauce.
  • atthompson27
    atthompson27 Posts: 31 Member
    Japanese & Chinese foods are some of the worst when trying to eat low-calorie (except for maybe Italian). Sushi isn't bad for you, but it is high calorie, probably because of the rice & how many pieces (or rolls) are required to actually get full. Anyway, you didn't mention whether this place is Hibachi or not, but if you've ever been to one, you now how the Japanese tend to cook their meals. Everything has TONS of butter, even the veggies. Even the Teriyaki prep is bad because of all the sugar in the sauce. If it is Hibatchi, your best bet would be to get chicken or seafood grilled, ask them to cook yours off to the side away a little & go very light on the butter.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,200 Member
    If you don't go there often I say have a good time and forget about dissecting your meal to find the blandest culinary experience you can find and embrace the social time. It's just one meal, and I doubt your going to eat 3500 calories over your TDEE to worry about weight gain.
  • teresa0331
    teresa0331 Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the replies. I do love sushi, however I try not to eat it more than once a week due to mercury concerns. That is a viable option at this restaurant, so thank you for that suggestion. It is habachi style so I will talk with the table chef and see what I can do to limit the calories and just enjoy.

    On a side note: I sure wish that Ohio restaurants would be mandated to have the nutritional information available though. That really bothers me...what about those of us that want to be informed. Oftentimes, what you think is the best option really isn't. If only Ohio was as health conscious as other states, like California. No wonder Ohio is towards the top on the "obese list". Maybe some day... :smile:
  • codris
    codris Posts: 1
    I have a similar situation - a work dinner at a hibachi restaurant. My day so far (because of all-day meetings, with meals brought in) is very heavy on the vegetables, with tons of salad and a cup of veg soup. So I'd like to get some protein into the day at dinner. Is it better to go with the chicken, or can i go the swordfish/sushi-grade tuna route? I love tuna, and rarely eat it because I'm picky about where I get it, but am pretty uneducated on whether that is a smart choice or if I should go with the standby grilled chicken. Any advice?

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