Tasting review of Asahi-co's "Soybean Meat Yakiniku Lemon Salt" and "Soybean Meat Yakiniku". These yakiniku-like foods are made mainly from soybeans and have a texture and taste similar to meat.

Soybean Meat Yakiniku Lemon Salt

Soybean Meat Yakiniku is a yakiniku-like product flavored with a refreshing lemon salt sauce. 130 g per bag, priced at 298 yen (excluding tax). 158 kcal of protein, 168 kcal of protein, and 168 kcal of fat. It has 158 kcal of energy and 16.6g (0.21oz) of protein.


To heat, leave the packet in the microwave oven. Open the bag slightly and heat at 500W for 50 seconds. It can also be heated in a hot water bath.


Once heated, place on a plate and pour the remaining sauce on the bag.


The soybean meat is thick and chewy enough. The fibers are loosened just like real meat.


The seasoned salt sauce has a rich flavor. The acidity of the lemon enhances the umami.

The more you chew, the more the soybean flavor spreads, so the total taste is not quite the same as the meat itself, but the richness and volume are satisfying, and the 158 kcal is great for such a large portion. It also goes perfectly with rice.

Soybean Meat Yakiniku

This dish is made by tossing "soybean meat" in Korean-style sauce and grilling it, just like barbecued meat. 130 g per bag, priced at 298 yen (tax not included). 304 kcal of protein. It contains 304 kcal of energy and 17.3g (0.11oz) of protein.


This is a standard yakiniku sauce flavor. It has a rich sweet and spicy punchy flavor. Perhaps it is because I am used to the taste of real meat, but compared to the lemon salt, this one makes me more conscious of the soy flavor. It tastes like yuba or thick fried tofu.


Unlike the meat, the aftertaste of both dishes is light and refreshing. It is recommended when you want to eat a lot of protein, or even for a late night meal.