Celebration by Rupa Vira - Modern Indian Cuisine
$$ • Indian Restaurant
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Us - “One of us has Celiac, what can she safely eat?”
Server - (I swear I’m not making this up!) “Well, she could start with these two toast dishes they are very good.”
Us - “Do you understand that Celiac means she can’t eat anything with wheat?”
Server - “Ummmmm…” - randomly points to a fried cheese dish…
Us - “Is this fried in a shared fryer?”
Server - “No, the cheese is fried by itself.”
Us - “Does anything with wheat get fried in the fryer…ever?”
Server - Blank Stare
Me - “Can we talk to a chef or anyone from the kitchen to discuss food preparation and gluten avoidance?”
Server - “No. I’m very versed in gluten free options and food sensitivities.”
Us - “Thank you. We’ll take the check please.”
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
Overall Rating
Review
Went for dinner. When I asked the server about GF options, the toast was recommended. When I specified that I could not eat wheat, the toast was nixed and the paneer was recommended. Asked to speak with someone in the kitchen and was assured that was not necessary. Asked if the chat was in a shared fryer and told it was. I didn’t trust that anything was GF and ate nothing. Had the old celiac experience of sitting hungry while everyone else enjoyed the food.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
Overall Rating
Review
Amazing experience. Rated Best Indian Cuisine in Northern Virginia and rightfully earned. Food and Service was excellent. When I mentioned I had celiac the server was very knowledgeable of all the menu items and began to explain all the options and how they could adjust the non gluten meals to meet my all needs. When the server went to get our drinks we were approached by the chef who introduced himself and addressed all my concerns regarding the various menu options and assured me that the food would be prepared with specific attention to ensure the meal was not cross contaminated. We were happy that we listen to Chef recommendation and highly recommend trying the Kale & Palak Chatt appetizer.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good with other allergies
