The Japanese Canteen
Creechurch Lane 14-16, EC3A 5AY London
Closed now · opens Tue 11:30
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Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Katsu Curry
chicken katsu curry
7.95
panko breadcrumbs, rice & mild vegetable curry sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73
prawn katsu curry
7.95
panko breadcrumbs, rice & mild vegetable curry sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 780 kcal92 g carbsbalanced 76
vegetable katsu curry (v)vegetarian
7.95
Vegetable Katsu Curry — panko breadcrumbs, rice & mild vegetable curry sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 720 kcal105 g carbsbalanced 70
Curry
grilled chicken curry
7.45
rice & mild vegetable curry sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
tofu & vegetable curry (v)vegetarian
7.45
Tofu & Vegetable Curry — rice & mild vegetable curry sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 620 kcal78 g carbsbalanced 78
Katsu
chicken katsu
7.95
fruity brown sauce & spring onion
estimate≈ 750 kcal45 g carbs
Crispy Fried
chicken (breast)
7.95
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast — crispy fried with rice, asian slaw, chilli & maple syrup sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 820 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
chicken (thigh)
7.45
Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh — crispy fried with rice, asian slaw, chilli & maple syrup sauce (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbs
KFC
kfc (breast)
7.95
Korean Fried Chicken Breast — chilli sauce with asian slaw & rice (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 810 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 67
kfc (thigh)
7.45
Korean Fried Chicken Thigh — chilli sauce with asian slaw & rice (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 870 kcal82 g carbs
korean fried tofu (v)vegetarian
7.45
Korean Fried Tofu — chilli sauce with asian slaw & rice (brown rice available)
estimate≈ 750 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 69
Stir Fry
chicken teriyaki
7.45
rice, asian slaw & spring onion (brown rice available / noodles 50p extra)
estimate≈ 720 kcal78 g carbsbalanced 77
chicken & ginger
7.45
Chicken & Ginger Stir Fry — rice, asian slaw & spring onion (brown rice available / noodles 50p extra)
estimate≈ 700 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
gochujang
7.45
Gochujang Stir Fry — korean chilli sauce, rice, asian slaw & spring onion (brown rice available / noodles 50p extra)
estimate≈ 740 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 69
Stew
chilli beef
7.95
Chilli Beef Stew — rice & vegetable stew
estimate≈ 680 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 77
pulled pork
7.95
Pulled Pork Stew — rice & vegetable stew
estimate≈ 750 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 71
korean vegetable stew (v)vegetarian
7.95
Korean Vegetable Stew — rice & vegetable stew
estimate≈ 580 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 70
Sides & Starters
wings
4.95
Chicken Wings — kfc or sweet & spicy
estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
pork dumplings
4.25
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
prawn dumplings
4.25
estimate≈ 260 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
vegetable dumplings (v)vegetarian
4.25
Vegetable Dumplings
estimate≈ 220 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 65
4 torpedo prawns
4.95
Torpedo Prawns
estimate≈ 180 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
miso soup (v)vegetarian
1.50
Miso Soup
estimate≈ 60 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
edemame (v)vegetarian
2.95
Edamame
estimate≈ 120 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Crispy Fried
fried tofu (v)vegetarian
7.45
Fried Tofu — chilli & maple syrup sauce, crispy fried with rice, asian slaw
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbs
Sichuan Noodles
ground pork
6.95
Sichuan Pork Noodles — spicy sichuan noodles with cucumber & spring onion
estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
ground beef
6.95
Sichuan Beef Noodles — spicy sichuan noodles with cucumber & spring onion
estimate≈ 750 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
aubergine (v)vegetarian
6.95
Sichuan Aubergine Noodles — spicy sichuan noodles with cucumber & spring onion
estimate≈ 680 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 72
Rice Dishes
roast belly pork
7.95
with steamed rice
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
aubergine & tofu (v)vegetarian
7.95
Aubergine & Tofu — sweet & spicy korean chilli sauce with asian slaw
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67
Biang Biang Noodles
grilled chicken
7.95
Biang Biang Chicken Noodles — in spicy bean sauce, thick & long, freshly made spicy biang biang noodles
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 76
Sides & Starters
chilli fried squid
4.95
estimate≈ 280 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
kfc wings (4)
4.95
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
kfc wings (6)
6.95
estimate≈ 570 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
kfc wings (8)
8.00
estimate≈ 760 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Katsu
pork katsu curry
7.95
panko breadcrumbs, rice & mild vegetable curry sauce
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
pork katsu
7.95
panko breadcrumbs, fruity brown sauce & spring onion
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 69
Noodles
tofu (v)vegetarian
7.95
Tofu Noodles — noodles freshly made here today in spicy sesame miso stock with bok choi, courgette, sesame bean shoots & spring onion
estimate≈ 610 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 72
Sichuan
chicken
6.95
Sichuan Chicken — sesame sichuan chilli, bean shoots, slaw & cucumber with noodles or brown rice
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 85
KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)
2 Wings
3.95
KFC Wings (2) — chicken in Korean spicy sauce & sesame seeds with asian slaw
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
4 Wings
5.95
KFC Wings (4) — chicken in Korean spicy sauce & sesame seeds with asian slaw
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
6 Wings
7.95
KFC Wings (6) — chicken in Korean spicy sauce & sesame seeds with asian slaw
estimate≈ 760 kcal32 g carbs
Strips (breast)
4.95
KFC Chicken Strips — chicken in Korean spicy sauce & sesame seeds with asian slaw
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chilli Squid
4.95
crispy fried with ponzu sauce
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Takoyaki
4.95
fried octopus balls with okonomiyaki sauce & mayo
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbs
Duck Spring Rolls (2)
4.95
Duck Spring Rolls — with hoisin sauce
estimate≈ 240 kcal20 g carbs
Vegetable Spring Rolls (2) (v)vegetarian
4.95
Vegetable Spring Rolls — asparagus & mushroom with hoisin sauce
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 65
Aubergine in Bean Sauce (v)vegetarian
4.95
Aubergine in Bean Sauce
estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Dumplings
4.95
fried pork, prawn or vegetable (v)
estimate≈ 260 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Bao Buns (steamed buns)
Korean Fried Chicken
3.95
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns — asian slaw, mayo & sesame seeds
estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbs
Pumpkin Croquette (v)vegetarian
3.95
Pumpkin Croquette Bao Buns — asian slaw, sriracha mayo & katsu sauce
estimate≈ 290 kcal32 g carbs
Bok Choy in Ginger & Soy (v)vegetarian
3.95
Bok Choy in Ginger & Soy
estimate≈ 80 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Sesame Bean Shoots (v)vegetarian
2.45
Sesame Bean Shoots
estimate≈ 70 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Asian Slaw (v)vegetarian
2.95
Asian Slaw
estimate≈ 110 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
tempura prawn sushi maki roll
3.95
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbs
salmon & avocado sushi maki roll
3.95
estimate≈ 160 kcal18 g carbs
spicy tuna sushi maki roll
4.95
estimate≈ 170 kcal18 g carbs
yellowtail & avocado maki roll
4.95
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
avocado & cucumber sushi maki roll (v)vegetarian
3.95
Avocado & Cucumber Sushi Maki Roll
estimate≈ 140 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)
9.45
Korean Fried Chicken with Rice — chicken thigh in korean spicy sauce, sesame seeds, steamed rice & asian slaw
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71
KFC Strips (Korean Fried Chicken)
9.95
Korean Fried Chicken Strips with Rice — chicken breast in korean spicy sauce, sesame seeds, steamed rice & asian slaw
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Tofu & Vegetable Curryvegan, vegetarian
9.45
with steamed rice
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 78
Salmon Teriyaki
10.95
glazed in sweet mirin and soy sauce, steamed rice & asian slaw
estimate≈ 650 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 73
Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken
10.95
in garlic & maple syrup sauce, red, green chilli, with rice & asian slaw
estimate≈ 750 kcal68 g carbs
Aubergine & Tofuvegetarian
9.45
Aubergine & Tofu in Black Bean Sauce — cooked in black bean sauce with steamed rice
estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 78
biang biang noodles
Pork
8.95
Biang Biang Pork Noodles
estimate≈ 850 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 67
Pork Two Ways
10.95
Pork Two Ways Ramen — Belly pork & slow braised shoulder with bok choy, spinach, menma, bean shoots, wakame, spring onion, nori & soft boilded egg
estimate≈ 820 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 70
Steamed Chicken
9.95
Steamed Chicken Ramen — in dashi stock with bok choy, spinach, bean shoots, wakame, spring onion, nori & marinated egg
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85
Grilled Chicken Leg
8.95
Grilled Chicken Ramen — in dashi stock with bok choy, spinach, bean shoots, wakame, spring onion, nori & marinated egg
estimate≈ 610 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Grilled Salmon
10.95
Grilled Salmon Ramen — in dashi stock with bok choy, spinach, bean shoots, wakame, spring onion, nori & marinated egg
estimate≈ 630 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Vegetable & Tofu (v)vegetarian
9.95
Vegetable & Tofu Miso Ramen — miso stock with bok choy, spinach, bean shoots, wakame, spring onion & nori
estimate≈ 510 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
All Salmon Set
8.95
5 salmon, 4 avocado & salmon rolls
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 69
Standard Set
9.95
Standard Sushi Set — 2 salmon, yellowtail, mackerel, tuna, 4 avocado & salmon rolls
estimate≈ 620 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 69
Green Goddess (v)vegetarian
7.45
Green Goddess Roll — asparagus, avocado, cucumber, chives, green jalapeno, mayonnaise & seaweed dust
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Tropical Roll
8.45
tempura prawns, cucumber, pineapple, toasted coconut, coconut mayo & sesame seeds
estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbs
Volcano Roll
8.45
salmon, avocado, masago, tempura crumb & chilli mayo
estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dragon Roll
8.45
salmon, avocado wrapped in masago, avocado, mayo, eel sauce & seaweed dust
estimate≈ 360 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Tuna Kamikaze
8.45
Tuna Kamikaze Roll — tuna, cucumber, pickled jalopeno, shichimi pepper, chilli mayo & tempura crumb
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Rainbow Roll
8.95
avocado, red pepper, cucumber, takuan wrapped with salmon, tuna & avocado
estimate≈ 350 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Desserts
Strawberry Cheese cake
Strawberry Cheesecake
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbsheavy 31
Green Tea
estimate≈ 2 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Mango (2 scoop)
3.95
Mango Ice Cream
estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbsheavy 41
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Japanese dishes with vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose from vegetable katsu curry, aubergine with tofu and pumpkin croquettes. There are also vegetable dumplings and miso soup. The menu contains many meat and fish options.
23 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 85
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Carb-aware Japanese dining
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
Many main dishes offer brown rice as a substitute for white rice. Starters and dashi sets contain relatively few carbohydrates.
31 diabetes-friendly · 84 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Creechurch Lane 14-16, EC3A 5AY London
- Hours
- Mon11:30–15:30Tue11:30–15:30Wed11:30–15:30Thu11:30–15:30Fri11:30–15:30Sat—Sun—
- Contact
- +02076237555
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), thejapanesecanteen.co.uk/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 94 %