Lemongrass Bistro

Lemongrass has great Thai food. They can make most things on the menu GF if you ask your server. Unfortunately their fryer is shared with gluten ingredients so be careful not to order anything containing fried tofu. We order with soft tofu instead and it's been safe.

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

— Somewhat

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

• Good for takeout

Delicious, but be on alert. Always ask if the dish has tofu, and always ask for it to be soft tofu instead of fried. They add fried tofu by default (shared fryer) unless you ask specifically.

I also agree that service can really vary depending on who helps you. Don’t be afraid to order directly with the manager or stress the severity of your needs or ask your server to share specific info with the kitchen. The food is so good that I’m willing to go and just put in the work to communicate my needs clearly.

Things I’ve had GF: -pad Thai ask for gf and ask for soft tofu -avocado rolls with peanut sauce (gf normally) -all curries are gf. make sure no fried tofu -drunken noodles prepped gf (request soft tofu if ordering with tofu) -vermicelli bowl (prepped gf, make sure no fried tofu)

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. They understood my gluten allergy and what had gluten and what did not, and what could be adjusted. The food was flavorful and the presentation was beautiful. I will eat here again. Thank you!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

This place’s service varies depending on the time of day. The last time I went here the food quality and service was sub par and I got glutened. I think one of their managers was too busy talking about basketball or something.

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?

— Poor

I'm not going to lie, I got glutened the first time I ate here because I ordered tofu and it was deep fried in a shared fryer (which I later confirmed was shared by calling the restaurant later that day). But I decided to give it a second shot because the food was so good. After talking with the manager I ordered the same dish with steamed tofu - no reaction! Very fresh and tasty thai cuisine in downtown Martinez, nice ambience, would be good for a date or special occasions.

Update! I came back once I got my Nima Sensor and ordered the same dish again with steamed tofu and it passed the Nima test!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good! I didn't get sick from cross contamination either. I had the seafood combo with white rice. I'll definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Came here for dinner after visiting John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez. Good service, delicious food. Staff understands gluten. Had the red curry stir-fry and yellow curry.

This place is always bustling at lunch or dinner. The staff understands gluten-free needs and they will check with the kitchen if there's any doubt. Very good food! Nice space too.