Saffron

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

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3731 India St
San Diego, CA 92103
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Symptomatic Celiac

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A lot of gluten free options ! Ate the gluten free fried rice and pad Thai and did not get sick. I get sick from cross contamination and had no issues and the food was delicious !

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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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They have clearly marked the gluten free items on the menu. There are a LOT of options!! The yellow curry tastes a bit more like Indian vs Thai but it's good! They took special precaution for all of my allergies including gluten.

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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I got the GF fried rice with peanut sauce side (only the sriracha sauce isn’t gf) the Staff were very knowledgeable and when I asked if they had gf soy sauce they gave me a predosed cup of gf tamari - I was very pleasantly surprised. Bc I mentioned gf they handled my order a little differently and gave me a buzzer, I noticed an employee basically kept custody of my dish seeming to ensure reducing cross contamination. Very impressed!

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


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 dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 1 year 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

  • Allergen List
  • Soy Sauce

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Thai
  • Vegan Friendly

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Got the GF fried rice with the peanut sauce (also GF, only their sriracha sauce isn’t). Amazingly they also have GF tamari in pre-dosed little cups. I was very pleasantly surprised, and tasty.
GF Brain Food dish
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Hashimoto's

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A little pricey and staff wasn’t too friendly but the food was good and I didn’t get any reaction at all. Everything is clearly labeled gluten free and there are a ton of options!

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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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This is a quick casual place where you order at the front and then sit at a table with a # and they bring the food to you. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Items that can be made GF are clearly marked on the menu but they do not have a GF kitchen so cross-contamination may occur. I've never gotten sick here but that could just be luck. Food is tasty and inexpensive and it's just 2 doors down from Gelato Vera for dessert. It's also near El Indio and a burger place if your friends want something else. They do not police guests eating from other restaurants so long as someone gets food from Saffron. Street parking can be tricky.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Sadly, I got glutened here. It’s probably fine if you aren’t sensitive to cross contamination like me but I got sick. Much of the menu is clearly marked gluten free. The Thai food was just ok. There are certainly many other safe and more authentic options in the area. I definitely will not return.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good food. Very clearly marked for gluten except for dessert.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Most of the menu is GF. Everything very clearly labeled and the kitchen takes extra care for Celiac. Highly recommended! Delicious and healthy Thai food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgable staff and most of the menu is GF and clearly marked. Decent food. Maybe it is what I got but I did not find it sweet like some of the other reviews noted.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Love their salad rolls and pad Thai. I was bummed to find out the peanut sauce is not gluten free but I just got some at the grocery store and use it whenever I get the salad rolls.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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ate here for 2 meals in a week, had lots to choose from, as did the vegan I was traveling with. very good selection for dietary restrictions. 4 of us all really enjoyed everything. only concern is on the menu the chicken skewers that come with peanut sauce was marked gf but I noticed on the other side of the menu the peanut sauce did not say gf, the woman behind the counter told me the sauce was not gf. glad I noticed, just proof of having to triple check everything and ask lots of questions. marking celiac friendly but always watch out for yourself.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Horrible Thai food. Walked out after trying the GF drunken noodles and Kung Pao chicken. Simply awful. Everything was super sweet and just did not taste right. Not authentic Thai food still tasting a horrible amount of curry from my Fake Thai food.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Literally the most disgusting food I have ever eaten. I have never in my life asked for a refund at a restaurant but we literally took one bite and could not even stomach it. The meals tasted like cheap noodles covered in pure sugar and the salad rolls were bland and very poorly wrapped. Staff was nice but if you love actual Thai food STAY AWAY!! Everything was coated in a curry...

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They use gf soy sauce and offer a variety of gf dishes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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Lots of gluten and dairy free options. The girl behind the counter was very helpful and knowledgeable. Ordered Red Curry plate, Brain Food and Anti- inflammatory stir fry w/chicken. We all loved the food and didn't get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Most items on the menu are gluten free. When I mentioned celiac the offered to use different pots and utensils to prepare my meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Had the healthy stir fried red organic rice with shrimp. They were able to make my food with gluten free sauce. Everyone in our group loves the food!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Very good. Easy, price is good. I had the GF brain food. Chicken, kale, sweet potato stir fry with turmeric, ginger and sage. Yum!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yum!!! Almost all of the food is gluten free and it was delicious!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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90% of food on the menu is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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