China Chilcano

5 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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418 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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While checking in, they asked if there were any allergies and ensured to give an allergy menu. The waitress was well versed and extremely helpful. The GF food was absolutely amazing - tons of options!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The food was great! Check out their allergy menu online before you go, it was super helpful to be able to see that ahead of time. A very cool spot for date night or girls night!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 dinner
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here for restaurant week and beforehand, called and confirmed with a manager that they could make restaurant week items gluten free. Got there, and it turns out they could make about one item per section gluten free, which was totally fine, except the way they went about it did NOT instill confidence. Asked me multiple times if I was fine with cross contamination (I am celiac and am not) and I had to advocate for them to cook yucca fries in a separate pan (it says on the menu they could be made gluten free, but they almost cooked it in the shared fryer even though I had emphasized that I can't have cross contamination). They had gluten free soy sauce and I ended up not getting sick but the uncertainty and stress of the situation honestly ruined what I had hoped would be a great night out.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant

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Overall Rating

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They bring out a separate allergen menu. Pretty extensive options and the server was able to answer lots of questions. Shared a lovely meal with a non-gf friend, without having to make any significant modifications :) try the pulpo!

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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Wonderful experience. We did the tasting menu. Talked with manager and he spoke with chef to accommodate us for everything. Very aware of cross contact and how to modify dishes. Definitely recommend speaking with a manager to communicate your needs!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Like all Jose Andres restaurants, they have a well marked allergen menu. However the gluten free options weren’t as exciting to me and were limited. I ended up having digestive symptoms as well... the menu says there’s always a chance of cross contact. I probably wouldn’t try this place again.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very, very few choices for Celiac GF diet. Wait staff was knowledgeable and there was a comprehensive Allergen menu, however, most is not GF. It is a small dish/sharing type of menu, but I found just a few dishes I could have, one small appetizer, two small vegetable sides, a rice dish and a noodle dish. I don’t eat fish or seafood, which may have had additional selections. The few things I had were good.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Terrible experience. Many of the dishes I tried to order they told me would have to be modified to the point where my only options were rice, cucumbers, and tomatoes;( Do not recommend for Celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Food was delicious but there is definitely risk of cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Incredible! Such an eclectic mix of flavors from Peruvian, Chinese and Japanese influence. They have one of the most comprehensive allergen menus and know how to prepare GF incredibly well in addition to Vegetarian, vegan ( soy free, nut free, finfsh or shellfish free!). Kind waitstaff who care about their dishes and your health

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Ask for an allergen menu! Staff was friendly, wine and food were amazing. Highly recommend the rice noodle bowl and braised beef. Pricey place but so delicious!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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