Review of YW POKE

I was told on the phone that the only thing with gluten was the spicy Korean sauce, otherwise all gf. My husband looked up the menu of the ft smith location and noticed a bunch more things that were listed as having gluten.

Arriving at the restaurant, I was assured once again that the spicy Korean sauce was the only gluten-containing item on offer. I mentioned that the ft smith location had other things listed, and they admitted that there were other items containing gluten, though the employees were not well versed in what those things were. As far as I can tell, celiacs should avoid the masago, anything with crab, seaweed salad, spicy tuna (contains masago), crispy onions, and tempura flakes, in addition to the spicy Korean sauce. Though each topping has its own utensil, there is a potential for cross-contamination in the prep area. I steered clear of the sesame seeds and cashews because they were next to the tempura flakes.

My poke bowl was so awesome! And I did not get sick. I will try this place again, though there’s a possibility I won’t get so lucky the next time. Hopefully they will improve with feedback.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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