Pei Wei

2 recent ratings
$ • Chinese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Soy Sauce

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

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2 ratings

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845 E. University Boulevard # 135
Tucson, AZ 85719

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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I always get sick after eating here. They seem very uneducated about celiac disease and what cross contamination means so they are not celiac friendly at all.

Safety


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

— Not very

Updated 10 months ago read full review

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My daughter is celiac and ordered gf pad thai. She received noodles with chicken and vegetables, no sauce. It was gross. She had ordered it to go and didn't check it before she left. She is traveling from out of state with her athletic team, so there was nothing she could do about it. It was so bad that she threw it away and didn't have dinner that night. Very disappointing..

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

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Gave my entire family stomach issues.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 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

Categories

  • Asian
  • Chinese
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Japanese
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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Although I have loved eating here before being diagnosed with celiac, I would no eat here being gf. I have tried to eat here countless times and every time I end up getting sick. Although I wish I could eat here, it is not the best for someone with celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great lunch! They had gluten free offerings for most dishes and were more gf aware than most restaurants around the UA.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve gotten sick too many times despite communicating celiac

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This Pei Wei has slapped GF stickers on regular entrees, had stray and noodles in my rice, and gave me an entirely different person's order. Don't trust them.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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It's unfortunate they only offer 2 GF items - and with only 2 different sauce choices.

It would be great for us (Celiac's) if they would use GF soy sauce to make ALL of their sauces. It makes no sense why they don't, because they give you packets of GF soy sauce when you order take out.

The good news is....you can choose white rice, brown rice, or rice noodles to go with your choice of meat.

I LOVE the fact you can get the chicken or shrimp grilled or steamed with NO breading on it. I also love that they DO offer a GF breading-like coating made from potato starch for those of us who like a coating once in a while.

I've recently tried this restaurant for the first time. I'm glad to say I'll be eating at Pei Wei's at least 2x per week for the rest of my life.

The food is delicious, they have good prices, and the inside decoration & layout is very appealing. I love the atmosphere here.

If they take my advice about their sauces, I'll be eating here 3-5x per week! It's THAT darn good. =)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Very limited menu, but tasted good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Small GF menu but always yummy and reliable. The GF spicy chicken is my usual go-to.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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First time visit and employees very accommodating with GF request. Food simple but tasty and even given packets of GF 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?

— 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

Overall Rating

Review


Decent food but a little on the pricey side for the amount you get. Many gluten free options on the menu.

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?

— Good

Celiac

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I wish I could give it zero stars. I love Pei Wei. They don’t have them in Chicago anymore. I’ve been planning on having dinner at this location the next time I visited Phoenix… years in the making.

I walked up to the front in the teenagers running the place said we’re closed for 15 minutes because we’re going on break. My flight boarded in 25 minutes so I asked them if it was really gonna be 15 minutes or 30 minutes. They said 30 minutes. I asked them how long it takes to make the only gluten-free meal they serve. They said they don’t have any chicken so I asked him if they had anything that could be done gluten-free and they said no. Those employees and the manager are to be ashamed of themselves . By the way, it’s not like it was in the middle of the night. It was 5:30 in the afternoon, dinner time

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Celiac

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Terrible I got cross contaminated so badly I was sick for days. My daughter of vegetarian found a piece of meat in her meal.

Just disgusting.

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

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

— Average

Celiac

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Eat here often. Tested the kung pao chicken with nima sensor and it was safe. Love it.

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

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