•Biogenic amine content of fermented soybeans were compared to recommended limits.•Most fermented soybean foods contained potentially hazardous biogenic amine content.•Regulation of biogenic amines in fermented soybean foods are currently insufficient.•Control of biogenic amines is necessary to produce safe fermented soybean foods. Biogenic amines are harmful substances generated during the fermentation process. Regulations on biogenic amine content in fermented foods are currently insufficient in comparison to the popularity of fermented food consumption in Asian countries. The current review evaluated the biogenic amine content of fermented soybean-based Asian foods to determine whether the food products are safe for consumption. Though the reported ranges of biogenic amine content in fermented soybean foods varied widely, most products contained biogenic amine concentrations at potentially hazardous levels. To ensure the safety of fermented soybean food products, further efforts are required in the improvement of the food manufacturing process, as well as the establishment of regulations on managing biogenic amine content.