Akai Hana

I had dinner here tonight and didn’t have any reaction! They have a separate GF menu that lists the available options. They have nigiri/sashimi as well as some traditional rolls available GF. They also have chicken, beef, or salmon teriyaki dinner! I asked about the sauce and they said they have a separate GF sauce that they use to make it.

I had a salmon avocado roll with GF soy sauce, a delish cider, and mango mochi ice cream. I felt very safe and our server was knowledgeable.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Had a very unfortunate experience here. (In the past experiences have been good though.) After telling the server I had Celiac, and checking to make sure my three orders of sushi were all safe, we were brought the sushi that then had eel sauce on it. I noticed that it tasted like eel sauce and asked if it had it, and it did. I had already eaten two pieces and then unfortunately got glutened. I do not believe the served actually told the chefs about my Celiac. After I asked about the eel sauce, the server said they had a gluten free menu and asked if I wanted to order a different roll. (Why didn’t he bring me this in the first place?!) He led me to believe that the new roll I ordered would be free, and then charged me for it. The kicker in all this is that the server said he had Celiac, but then he never made an effort to be sure I was okay, nor did he ever say sorry about the mistake. This was a really bad experience.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

They have gluten free options, even GF soy sauce. This is our go to!!!

They have a gluten free menu just don't know how to get it loaded on here...

Told them I was gluten free and they offered up not only gluten free items, but how to modify gluten containing items to accommodate. And they do have tamari!

Kids didn't love as there were no options with soy sauce. Would it be so hard to offer GF soy sauce?

Asked if they had a gluten-free menu and they had no idea what I was talking about. Ordered a seaweed salad after my waitress assured me it was gf. Halfway through eating, she came back and told me it -might- have gluten. Would not go back.

We've been coming here for 10 years for their excellent sushi and teriyaki dishes, but this was my first trip back since my celiac diagnosis. I was pleasantly surprised by their gluten free menu, sake and soy sauce - I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for some great sushi.