Thai Cafe

I absolutely love the food at this restaurant but unfortunately have never found a safe choice. Noodle dishes are amazing and many are rice noodles, however they use soy sauce. Based on other reviews I decided the red curry may finally offer a safe alternative - ordered this with tofu and sadly: I had a reaction. Much less than noodle dishes, but still a strong one. Perhaps the tofu is pre-seasoned? If you aren't celiac, it's probably fine. The food is amazing but sadly unsafe.

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

— Not at all

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/None

Pad Thai was decent, a little greasy and needed a tad bit more flavor (or lime, which they didn’t bring out). Coconut soup yummy but was lukewarm (they then made it hotter for us). Highlight was the gf coconut cake. Moist, yummmy. Server had me talk to the baker on the phone because I was doubting it was really gf and she told me the flour she uses, etc. I would return even just for the cake! I have a pic I’ll try to upload.

Great food, just let them know your GF. Suggestions:> If your ordering the curry request double whatever it is you like. It doesn't cost that much more.> You can just get the curry sauce, skip store bought.> The service is great, but they don't serve at American speed. Take out is really popular.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They can do curries or noodle dishes GF if you ask. I've found the quality to be very inconsistent though. My order is frequently messed up so I'm switching to a different place.

a durham favorite. i'm always fine w/ the curries here. i also got sick in 2010, not sure what i ordered. do ask the cook about coconut soup and pad thai b/c i think they do not have soy sauce but ASK!

I've eaten here many times and always get curries or coconut soup which are gluten free. The massaman curry here us great.

I LOVED this place before I was GF. The one time I've eaten there since, I got sick, but that was in about 2010. Maybe I'll revisit and change my review.

I eat here routinely and have never had an issue. I currently stick to the curries, but have had rice noodle dishes as well.

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

— Very

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

Great understanding of gluten free and they have precautions to ensure no gluten is in your order. Wide variety of items are gluten free and can be made gluten free. Our go to GF Thai restaurant. Very nice staff.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I got glutened. They did have GF options marked, but the server seemed very confused when I told her I have celiac disease and I asked her to tell the kitchen that. The food tasted great but I would not recommend it to those with celiac disease or an allergy

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

— Not at all

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery

Menu online is now marked with GF and items that can be made GF.

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

I was able to order sashimi, edamame, Tamari sauce (which the restaurant had specifically marked as GF on the cap), and creme brûlée. The menu isn’t labeled for gf, but our waitperson was willing to ask the kitchen about anything I inquired. There are also salads.