Genki Ya

9 ratings
$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Soy Sauce, Sushi
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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231 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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This is my go-to takeout sushi place, and they do a great job. Food is always fresh and I’m obsessed with their ginger salad dressing. Always include GF soy sauce with my order, and I’ve never gotten sick.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I have ordered takeout a couple times and specifically said gluten free all over the order. One time I got regular soy sauce packets instead of GF. My takeout always has miso soup. I called and asked if it was gluten free and the lady said yes. I got sick a few times eating here and had to call 3 different locations to find out that the miso soup “might be gluten free but not for people with sever allergies” Eat at your own risk!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Good food but Not celiac friendly based on my experience.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years 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

  • Soy Sauce
  • Sushi

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Japanese
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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Knowledgeable server, lots of GF options, delicious and affordable sushi, all without getting sick! Can’t wait to become a regular here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They are very knowledgable about gluten and their sushi is delicious.

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I had the Tuna w/Avocado and Salmon w/Avocado rolls. They have gluten-free soy sauce available upon request. The server seemed knowledgeable about which items had gluten.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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I've dined in and gotten takeout here with no issue. No GF menu, but the online ordering system has a gluten allergy option for the items that can be adapted - basically, any sushi that isn't fried and doesn't have crab stick or eel. I've tried several rolls (Healthy Ichiban and Double Spicy Tuna w/o tempura flakes are probably my favorites) and haven't gotten sick. They've provided GF soy sauce in the restaurant and packets with my takeout orders.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Celiac

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Ate here many many many times. Always safe, great waitress, will make substitutes, no gf fryer.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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GF items aren’t marked but the server had an amazing understanding of what had gluten and even brought me GF soy sauce! Didn’t get sick at all

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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I have celiac disease. Very attentive staff. Talked with me about options. Provided GF options and brought Tamari sauce as an alternative to soy sauce.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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This restaurant was fantastic! They worked with my avocado allergy, as well as celiac and IBS. I love the “triple spicy combo“ because it was fresh, whole pieces of fish with a little bit of spicy mayo, versus ground up fish and mayo mixed.

Highly highly recommend this restaurant! It was the perfect place to eat an hour and a half before a play, and we could saunter half a block down the street to make it on time to our seats.

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 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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • 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

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