Japanese Food
Better Choices Bad Choices
Steamed fishes or shabu-shabu (which you dip yourself) Battered and fried
Soups Deep-fried, tempura, agemono, katsu
Sushi and sashimi (raw fish) Fried bean curd  
Wasabi Teriyaki, soy-based dishes
Salad and fresh fruit Sauces
Fish, shellfish, poultry Tempura, age tofu and dumplings (fried)
Steamed, sauteed, braised  
Vinegared, marinated  
Grilled, on skewers, barbecued  
Broiled, served in broth  


Smart Ideas
Ask for less sauce when a dish is prepared Dressings/sauces on the side
Substitute scallops for beef Substitute chicken for duck