Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

Pad thai was delicious! Seemed knowledge about gluten free / celiacs / cross-contamination

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

— Somewhat

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

Had GF pad Thai. GF items were not marked on menu, but staff seemed knowledgeable about celiac and which items were GF (2 soups, 2 noodle dishes.)

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

— Somewhat

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

The have several GF options and staff seems to be conscious about the matter and willing to help customers make the right choice

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

— Somewhat

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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering

There were five items that could be made gluten free and our party tried three of them (pad Thai, beef salad, and khao sai noodle soup). Food seemed free from gluten ingredients and cc; my sister and I , both celiac, ate without getting sick. Flavor and value both left something to be desired however. I would eat here if I was in a bind and needed something safe but would not go here again otherwise.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

The rice noodles are gluten free and cooked in separate water with clean gloves. The person who took my order wrote "gluten allergy" on my order. He said the Pad Thai and the curries are gluten free.

The Pad Thai was delicious!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Went on a Thursday night and they were pretty busy. I ordered the Pad Thai GF with chicken. It was delicious and I was fine!!

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

— Very

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Fantastic pad-tai, Santa Barbara market place has a great atmosphere. Our second time here at huge success. Delicious food. 2022 - so happy to revisit this restaurant in Santa Barbara. They still have GF PadThai and marked my package GF.

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

— Somewhat

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

Not a ton of celiac-safe options, but the food is very good. I have eaten here several times and never had issues.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Echoing the other reviewers. They were well aware of allergen maintenance, especially for celiacs.

The food was fantastic as well. We will definitely be back the next time we visit Santa Barbara.

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

— Very

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?

— 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

I got the gluten free Pad Thai with chicken. They were very aware of cc and used fresh and clean everything. There were a few other options on there that could be made gf as well. Super great spot especially if you’re with others who may not be gf because there’s lots of other places in the market. Highly recommend it.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Great GF option in a food hall where there are choices for other members in your party/family.

Staff was very knowledgeable about GF options. I am not celiac but I am on a GF diet for other health issues, and they can even do veg stir fry request ( not on menu) and reassure me it’s GF. Super yummy food !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best noodles here!!! Love the curry!!!!!!!!!! Favorite place! When eating there they are very good about knowing what you can have!

They have a small kitchen space but they are careful to avoid cross contamination. My wife and I (both Celiac) order Pad Thai on two different nights. It was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

they use separate oil to cook noodles just let them know it is an allergy. I got the pad Thai and it was delicious and lasted two meals!

amazing curry. had to order a second to take away.