Review of Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse

Very hit or miss.

They have gluten-free soy sauce, but whether or not the chef/server actually understands allergies and cross-contamination depends on the visit.

My family is not celiac, but are gluten sensitive. We have been here on multiple occasions, and had a different experience each time.

Sometimes they just make the entire order with gluten-free soy sauce - this is the safest for us and this is what we wish they would do every time.

One time we took a friend with us who (without anyone thinking about it), ordered noodles instead of rice. The chef made the entire order with gluten-free soy sauce, but made his noodles on the same flat-top with no cleansing in between. I personally didn't notice a reaction, my mom did. Regardless, it would not have been good for a celiac diner.

Our last trip, the chef made my mom, sister, and my rice with gluten-free soy sauce, but then put regular soy sauce in the rest of the rice and then cooked the rest of the meal on the same flat top without cleaning it.

Essentially, it's a crap shoot on whether or not the staff there that night will understand cross-contamination. Just be prepared to advocate strongly for your needs, or avoid it altogether if you are super sensitive to cross-contamination.

If you're like me, and a small amount of cross-contamination doesn't ruin your day, the food is great and the show is typical of a hibachi steakhouse.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout