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Choun's Restaurant

6 recent ratings
$$ • Chinese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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6 ratings

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226 W Front St
Wheaton, IL 60187

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Have now eaten here twice. Once as takeout and once dine in. The menus differ slightly online compared to in the restaurant identifying GF. The in restaurant menu show more as GF. Not 100% sure the deep fried items are not cross contaminated so I ordered other items. They were very good and I felt fine both times.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Was ecstatic to find a place that does GF orange chicken! Thai fried rice was amazing and so excited to try the many other GF options they offer. Had no issues after eating here.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We had a nice server. We ordered only gluten free orange chicken, fried rice and egg rolls. All marked GF - I doubled checked with the server that the sauce was GF. I checked that the fried rice was GF - I asked if the use soy sauce - she said yes, but it’s gluten free soy sauce. My Celiac daughter was sick within an hour of eating there.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 1 year 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Asian
  • Chinese
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Thai
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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I’m so surprised by the bad ratings! I’ve been there three times and absolutely love it. The waitress is the absolute best. She takes her time to answer my questions and ease my anxieties. Never been sick there and tried new things each time.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I never have a problem here with the food and there honestly is a lot of options. Cassandra is always so sweet

Safety


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

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Update: after our first visit, the food has changed. It doesn’t taste as fresh and both of us with allergy had symptoms for over a week after eating here. I have to say avoid now. First trip: What a great experience! The food tastes fresh and they have a huge GF selection.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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DO NOT EAT HERE if you have celiac. I rarely get violently ill and I spent the night throwing up after eating here. Very convinced my entire meal contained actual gluten versus some kind of cross contamination.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our daughter with celiac got ill after eating items that were labeled gluten free.

Update: the Uber eats menu labels items as gluten free, but the store menu states that it is available as gluten free.

I believe the Uber eats menu is misleading and this is poor communication between rest and Uber. I have contacted both establishments to correct this snd have had no luck.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiac and became ill after eating gluten free items from this menu. I was very excited to see gluten free options at this establishment- feeling the way I did after eating there, I have a total aversion to their food.

Safety


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

— Not very

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers delivery
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I came here as a recommendation from the app. (I’m from South Louisiana and used to none of this cuisine safe for me to eat) BOY, was I overwhelmed!

The soup and Pad Thai were AMAZING. All of the sauces are made from scratch, and the owner assured me that they were safe for the rest of my dietary issues (soy, dairy, sugar) in addition to gluten.

But, the piece de resistance?! The PUMPKIN CUSTARD.

I don’t even like pumpkin, but I love custard.

It’s seasonal, but man, it was perfection! I can’t wait to eat here again more this week!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— 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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Very celiac friendly! Almost entire menu is GF, and I’m not used to having so many menu choices on Asian restaurant menus. All the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, whether in person or over the phone. Also very helpful for how to order GF via food delivery apps. I’m a highly sensitive celiac person, and I’ve never had any problems with their food, whether in restaurant; take-out; or delivery. I’d give 10 stars if I could.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Love it! Very tasty with lots of dairy free and gluten free options.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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One of our favorite restaurants. The gf orange chicken is so great!! They are very knowledgeable with gf options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is FANTASTIC! The menu has SO many GF items. (I think there were only 5 or 6 items that were not GF). The owner, who is GF herself, spoke with us and told us everything is made fresh, including sauces.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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DO NOT EAT HERE!!! I ordered take out after seeing all the good reviews that they were very careful about cross contamination. I spoke with the woman on the phone and then again when I picked it up and she assured me it was gluten free. After eating my food, I was violently ill and vomited for hours. The kind of ill that assures me my food wasn’t just cross contaminated but contained actual gluten. Save yourself the trouble and stay away from this place. I will be calling them to let them know how sick I got and how careful they should be when people say they have celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This was excellent. A majority of dishes are gf, including soy sauce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Wish there were 10 stars. Had the pleasure of being waited on by the owner. She is extremely knowledgeable concerning the menu because she creates it from scratch and clearly loves cooking. GF items are clearly marked and are made in separate pots. Not only did I feel safe, the food was amazing. I was able to even have a phenomenal dessert of a slow steamed pumpkin with a coconut custard (I also have a dairy allergy). Just traveling, but I wish I could take her home with me, she was so great and cares about health and home cooking.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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great choices on the menu for gluten free. staff and management are very knowledgeable of celiac disease and cross contamination have a lot of great options to choose from on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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