Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

2 recent ratings
$$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Soy Sauce, Sushi
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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401 N Veterans Pkwy
Bloomington, IL 61704

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


I got the hibachi chicken meal with gluten free soy sauce. Not a ton of gluten free options but the hibachi was safe to eat.

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

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered a Togo order, the man that answered the phone was very knowledgeable about what was gluten free. The chicken fried rice was amazing.

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


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Menu:They didn't clearly label the menu but some of the stuff like sushi is pretty straightforward to tell if it's gluten free. Salad:They didn't have any gluten free dressing but they still served salad without it. Soup:I think it was Japanese onion soup they served and they claimed it was gluten free but my celiac SO ate it fine without any reactions. Main meal:If you sit at the hibachi grill rather than in the dining room you can still order your food as usual and they cook it in the kitchen with gluten free sauces.Overall I think it was good and there were no reactions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sushi

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Japanese
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Steakhouse
  • Takeout

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Overall Rating

Review


We had a great experience at Kobe! I told the main server about my brother and I having Celiac and they were extremely accommodating. I am always nervous so i reminded everyone who served us from the chef and additional servers. There is a separate gluten free soup and salad dressing as well. They cook the gluten free foods on the hot top first and they do everyone else’s meal. It was so fun and I am so thankful we had that experience!

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 dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Reservations recommended
Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent dinner! The chef prepared our dinner separately on the hibachi grill before everyone else’s. Our waiter communicated very well with the chef throughout our entire meal. Even our leftovers were wrapped separately from other family members.

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

Overall Rating

Review


Absolutely delicious. They were very understanding of my needs and cooked everything before everyone else with gluten free soy sauce!! Not sick at all 24 hours later!

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?

— Excellent

Gluten Sensitive

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Review


We've been coming here for 35 years. Now that I am gluten free, ordering is more difficult. I asked for plain chicken and steamed rice. They cooked the chicken with everyone's minus the sauce but the chicken had bits of char from the grill on it still, garlic seasoning. They no longer use fresh chicken breasts It was pre cut pieces and probably preseasoned. Then I was charged the full price for the regular chicken meal so if you order it, take everything and take it homepreseason.

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?

— Good

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They cooked my meal before everyone else's to be sure mine was all cooked on the clean grill. There was only 1 gluten free item on the official menu, but I was told them could make anything gluten free for me. Gluten free rice beer is awesome! I love that they have gluten free soya sauce.

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

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