Review of Yen Ha

I'm Celiac (can't have gluten) and this is a place that theoretically caters to gluten free diners (the front window has "gluten free" written out in large letters). I've been here twice and have been disappointed each time.

The menu doesn't indicate what's gluten free (gf). On the two occasions I've been here the servers have given me conflicting information on what's gluten-free on their menu, which doesn't inspire confidence, and on at least one occasion has made me sick.

The first time I went the waiter said almost anything could be made gluten-free-- I'm pretty sure I was served something with gluten (that I was told was gluten-free, fried in a dedicated fryer) and suffered the gut busting consequence as a result. At the time, I didn't know if my gastro-intestinal distress was related to Yen Ha, after my second visit, I'm pretty sure it was.

The second time the waiter told me the only gluten free items on the menu were the stir-fry rice dishes (which didn't make sense either--it seemed like the rice stick noodle bowls, salad rolls, rice soups would be gf--especially if you're advertising yourself as a gf restaurant). We left without ordering because given the two contrasting experiences and the limited gf fare (this time), I didn't trust that I would get a gf meal.

If you're Celiac or gluten-intolerant, I'd avoid this place.

Celiac friendly?

No