Vegetarian Japanese Done Right
Japanese cuisine is often seen as meat-heavy, but it has a deep vegetarian tradition rooted in Buddhist temple cooking (shojin ryori). Tofu is central to that tradition, and when prepared well, it's one of the most satisfying proteins you can eat.
Our Teriyaki Tofu
At Teriyaki Express, we take fresh tofu, fry it until the outside is crispy and golden, then glaze it with our house-made teriyaki sauce. The result is a dish with wonderful textural contrast — a crunchy exterior giving way to soft, silky tofu within, all coated in that sweet-savoury glaze.
It's available as:
- Teriyaki Tofu Donburi — served over rice in a bowl
- Teriyaki Tofu Bento — with fruit salad, sushi, Japanese salad, and edamame
Why Tofu Works with Teriyaki
Tofu is like a sponge — it absorbs whatever flavours you cook it with. When you fry it crispy and glaze it with teriyaki, the tofu soaks up the sweet-savoury sauce while maintaining its crispy exterior. It's the same principle as teriyaki chicken, just with a plant-based protein.
Not Just for Vegetarians
You don't have to be vegetarian to love our teriyaki tofu. Plenty of our regulars order it as a lighter alternative to chicken or beef. It's lower in fat, high in protein, and deeply satisfying — especially when that crispy teriyaki glaze hits.
If you're looking for vegetarian Japanese food in Perth CBD, this is your dish.
