Big Bowl

My boyfriend has celiac and he and I have eaten here several times and he's never gotten sick! The food is great and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. The separate gluten free menu is awesome:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had a dedicated GF menu with lots of options and their staff are all knowledgeable on celiac and take allergy precautions. And super tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We ordered late night delivery to our hotel as this was one of the few businesses that offered gluten free options and was open after a long day of touring the city. I am normally apprehensive about ordering online due to my celiac disease, especially in an unfamiliar city, but these fears were unwarranted. I ordered pad thai and pho from the gluten free menu and made a note on the order in DoorDash that read "Gluten Free - Celiac Disease". The order arrived with bright pink allergy warning labels. I felt very safe eating and did not have a reaction. A note on tipping when ordering online through DoorDash: If you want your tip to go to the deliver rather than have the company use your tip to offset its own costs, tip in cash. Your driver will thank you! (See: https://qz.com/1659475/the-merits-of-tipping-your-doordash-delivery-worker-in-cash/ )

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have an allergy protocol and everything I had was great. Didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly! They brought me a gluten free menu and answered all of my questions is a patient and accommodating way. I had the beef stir fry bowl and the flourless cake and it was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was single he the best dining experience my daughter has had since being gluten-free. Going out to eat can be dreadful for someone with celiac. The owner noticed her writing down all of the things she would like to have in her meal rather than putting them in the bowl from the stirfry station. He personally made sure that her meal was prepared safely. We did an Nima test and it was free of gluten. He even waited while we ran the test to make sure it was safe. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the gluten-free curry it was the best I’ve had! He even followed up with a delicious gluten-free flourless chocolate cake with caramel icing. He made her feel special and it was fabulous to enjoy a safe and delicious meal out!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff made a big effort to ask if I had an allergy or just a preference. I met one of the waitresses later and she told me how rigorously they treat GF orders. The food was excellent!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food, the Mongolian Beef, and curry in particular. Staff takes great care to make sure protocols are followed!

The have a designated GF menu which was such a relief. I had th me chicken pho for 1 which was good, but not prepared as traditionally as I had hoped. It was very sweet. I also had the GF summer rolls which were ok, and the chicken satay which was inedible. Overall, meh. Won’t be back. Felt nauseous afterwards for several hours - not sure if it is celiac friend.

Great gluten free options and good service.

Amazing food - separate gluten free menu and a delicious cider available. You could tell they were knowledgeable about celiacs and I felt very safe eating there. Will definitely return!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So delicious! Knowledgeable staff, dedicated kitchen space- gluten free menu has tons of stir fry option, pad Thai, a few appetizers- highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate GF menu (has a lot of options) and the waiter was very helpful about how the food is prepared. We ate cashew chicken a couple days ago without any problems, food tastes really good and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very familiar with gluten free and could accommodate many bowls to be gluten free. The food was really good. Celiac safe

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and I’m very sensitive to cross-contamination. They were reassuring when ordering that they are very careful. The food was delicious and I haven’t gotten sick, so I highly recommend this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Knowledgeable staff informed us that gf food is prepared in own area with separate cookware. Large gf menu includes appetizers, soup, main dishes, and one dessert. GF soy sauce provided. Excellent food. I didn't have a reaction and I am very sensitive. Highly recommended. We went to 60 E Ohio st location.

Love! So many choices ! Had the orange chicken and shrimp spring rolls. (Rice wrapper) so good & no issues

Everything was delicious and I was impressed with the selection on their GF menu. Definitely would come back here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gf menu and they even have gf desserts!

Lots of options. I've been here a few times. Love their GF orange chicken and GF beef with broccoli. No issues.

Ordered GF orange chicken with Jasmine white rice for dinner. Lots of tender (not breaded) juicy chicken and fresh orange sauce with scallions and red peppers. Loved it!! This celiac had no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Solid, tasty Asian food and a good sized GF menu. The server was well informed and courteous about our dietary needs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Exceeded my expectations! Amazing GF pad Thai and the manager brought out the food and was sure to recognize my allergy. A must try!

Lady looked at me like I was a ghost when I asked for a gf menu. She preceded to tell me they did not have any gf options...

Really good! It's a chain, but still good. I loved the king pao and spicy green beans. Lots of options on the gf menu, including a dessert option.

Could be a four or five stars. They had a GF menu available and asked if it was allergy or otherwise for prep. If you inform them of allergy, they prep it GF for the allergy and it's marked that way (we had take out). My wife (the GF-er) thought her grub was pretty good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So, so good. The best GF Chinese I've had outside of Pf changs. Had the orange chicken and it was amazingly flavorful. Will be on my must-visit list anytime I am in Chicago.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love the Lettuce Wrap

They took great care in our ordering. They have an amazing gf menu with extremely flavorful food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic. Gluten free designated grill where they make your custom stir fry. Can get soup, stir fry etc. even brought me gluten free soy and hot sauce for the table

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate gluten free menu, and they even bagged my leftovers separately. The pad Thai and spring rolls were delicious!

Utterly fantastic! There were choices. I had curry, and it was really, really good. If you're in Chicago, and you want a nice gluten free meal, you have to try this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

another faux Asian establishment...the entrees are mostly rice, and not the good kind of rice either. blech!

Their gluten free menu has many of the options if the regular with slight modifications. The pad Thai, orange chicken and mochi are to die for! I love this place and never have problems there. The servers are attentive and a manager typically brings out my meal to ensure it was prepared properly

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, good gf attentiveness.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious!!! Just had Chicken Pad Thai and Veggie Spring Rolls delivered to my hotel. Absolutely delicious!

Awesome Mongolian beef. Very knowledgeable staff !!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had a decent selection for gluten free. A few entrees, noodle dishes, appetizers and desserts. We chose to do the make your own stir fry and they were quite accommodating! On top of that it was delicious. Good when you are feeling like having American-Chinese or Thai.

Very yummy gluten free options, I had the chicken Pad Thai, egg drop soup, and vegetable summer rolls one day, then went back the next to try the Mongolian beef. Staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are decent, especially if you go for a midweek lunch and order from the lunch menu. Highly recommended

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Flavors weren't good. Pad thai was to floral and citrus based. Went in wanting more realistic pad thai and got something strange.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Phenomenal!! Had the Laotian sweet potato soup and shrimp pad Thai. Boy, how I have missed it! Delicious food, great service and very comforting to know it was "safe" for me to eat.

Every time an item was brought to me the server said "This is 100% gluten free" which is reassuring. The manager came to check on us, offered to bring tamari instead of soy sauce. And homemade ginger ale?! Great meal!!

Lots of great options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not enough room to express how amazing this place is for GF people. We love it do much they we are buying out the restaurant next year for our wedding reception.

Great gluten free food. So, so service. Think it was just my server. Others more attentive.

The staff is very knowledgable about GF. The food is good, but a little on the salty side.

I have eaten at three different Big Bowl’s and love their food. It has always been safe.

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Just ate here tonight and the waitress was helpful in making sure the entrees were celiac safe. She had to confirm what sauces were GF and food safe practices. Originally, she said the only thing that isn't safe is sesame chicken, so I asked about the Terriyaki and she did confirm after checking that it was not GF. So, sometimes we have to educate them. I had Mongolian Beef and Orange chicken entrees with rice side. Very good and will keep post updated if I experience problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

so yummy and safe!! Nima test was negative

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So pleased to find a place the whole family can find something they’ll like. Be sure to try the gf rice noodle soup. Delish!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve never gotten sick here, and the staff seem knowledgeable. If you’re craving Asian flavors, this place has been safe for me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes