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Sushi Zushi

8 ratings
$$ • Sushi Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Sushi
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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1611 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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While this place does not have a separate gluten free preparation area, they will change their gloves, utensils and clean their prep space if you tell them your celiac and ask for it. They have extensive gluten free options. Their wasabi IS gluten free, the manager brought me the bag of powder they use and corn starch is used. Nothing else in it of concern. I’m fairly sensitive and I had no problem here, I trusted their gluten free menu and had a variety of options to choose from.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other


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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Just let them know you are celiac and they will take good care of you. Great happy hour from 3-7.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sushi

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Japanese
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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For the most part our experience was great. I told them I had celiac but my plate came out with wasabi on it. I asked if the wasbi was gluten free and I was informed it was not. They did have gluten free soy sauce and the menu did have labels for GF.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Stopped here while visiting Austin. I had not had a good experience with sushi since being diagnosed. I've never gotten sick anywhere, but that's mainly because I always order boring rolls. This place was a refreshing change. The menu is clearly marked with gluten free options. I would not say it was a huge amount, but enough to get some good variety and have a good meal. This was a good walk down memory lane for me to remind me why sushi is such a magical food, and not just boring rolls with no flavor. I was a little confused when I ordered an appetizer (yakitori I think?) that was marked gluten free on the menu, but was then told that the sauce it came with was not gluten free, so in the end it was just skewered pieces of unseasoned grilled chicken with sauce on the side for my wife to dip in. Not really gluten free is it? Oh well, just get another sushi roll instead.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Massive gluten free menu. Never been sick after eating from here. Best gf sushi! And if you're vegetarian, HUGE selection!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The GF menu is listed in the back, but you have to go back and forth and cross reference it through the menu. They have other menu items very clearly marked as vegan or cooked or spicy. There should be no reason for them to not mark the menu so that GF is easily spotted as well. Looking through the menu was so difficult that though they are somewhat gluten friendly, it's not likely we will be back. Took us 15 minutes to cross reference the GF page with the rest of the menu. There is no reason good miso soup or seaweed salad can't be made without gluten. And yet here, we could not get it GF. Bummer experience. :-(

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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2023 review! We just came and had an excellent experience. They have a separate gluten free menu and our waiter checked with the chef multiple times to make sure we had a safe meal we ordered a few spicy rolls and a Philly roll but the winner was the Tropical roll!! My god it was so good! Overall a great meal and no sickness as long as you advocate for yourself they were great!

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Got takeout from here. Called to see if the nigiri was gf because it didn’t seem to be marked as such on the menu. The person who answered the phone did not seem confident in their answer so I skipped the nigiri. I chose three things marked gf from the menu & when doing online ordering, it gave me an option to put food allergy for gluten. While I know celiac is not an allergy, I know many places better understand if you say gluten allergy. I skipped their soy sauce/wasabi and used liquid aminos at home. Did not get sick

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

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I felt like sushi would be a safe option, but another example of where its best to speak to a manager at the restaurant before eating. The manager I spoke with was very familiar with Celiac disease as he has a family member with the same diagnosis. He was very helpful, but he, unfortunately, advised us that they do not safely avoid cross-contamination and that he would not let his family member with Celiac eat at Sushi Zushi.

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?

— 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

Overall Rating

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Sushi Zushi has a fantastic GF menu! I’ve ordered delivery many times and never had an issue. The online ordering system notes what is GF on the menu.

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?

— Good

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very attentive and patient while listening to my concerns and took time to figure out which would be the most safe options for me. There was some education required on my end to help them understand what was and was not gluten. But they were open to hearing and accommodating.

Because the summer noodles are cold and therefore not cooked in a wok, I decided to try those and the coconut noodle soup. They said the protein options were marinated in a sauce that is NOT gluten free so I skipped those. I felt well after both dishes. I decided not to try the sake rita because staff was not sure if it was gluten free or not.

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
  • 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?

— Good

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