Akiba

Food tastes great and staff were able to cater the set menu but I had to constantly remind staff that I’m coeliac and only after mentioning this again and again did they make and bring me out alternative - my meals came out so much later to everyone else

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

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

I've eaten without issue at Akiba in the past, but unfortunately had a bad reaction after a recent visit. Would recommend fellow coeliacs steer clear.

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

— Not at all

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner

Akiba is my go-to for coeliac friendly food! Staff are super knowledgeable about cross-contaminationand are super careful even when bringing out the food! Separate kitchen and utensils etc used to ensure a safe dining experience!

Food is a fusion of Japanese and Australian cuisines - a must visit venue - book early as they are often booked out!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Coeliac friendly menu and feed me menu for $55 is delicious and such good value.

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

— Very

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

This restaurant is the whole package: fabulous food, evident coeliac awareness (including separate fryer and specific coeliac menu) and excellent service. It's the kind of place where you'll be told not just about the separate fryer, but that the gf and non-gf fryer are located side-by-side in the kitchen, enabling you to decide the level of cross-contamination risk that you're comfortable with. FYI the miso dengaku eggplant is fried, but in a third fryer elsewhere in the kitchen. We had it; can highly recommend!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Had a couple of really nice experiences at Akiba! The first time I ordered off of the a la carte menu. The second time I got a banquet menu.

In all cases, they have a coeliac-specific menu that you can order from. After specifying with the staff that I was coeliac, they confirmed that they use a clean area of the kitchen for this and avoided cross-contamination. With every meal brought out, the staff were sure to stipulate which was coeliac or not. With the banquet meal, I felt so spoiled as I was with gluten eaters, but while they had the gluten menu the kitchen/staff had a 5-course coeliac menu brought out just for me! Fantastic. Feels so good to go somewhere where my needs are well understood.

I did call ahead to ask questions and stipulated that I was coeliac when I arrived.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating