Black Pepper Phở Restaurant

We used to eat here all the time safely, but they changed their menu and are no longer celiac friendly. Their fryer is now contaminated with gluten. The items marked GF on menu are not really gluten-free. The mango sticky rice (which is GF) was made with slimy thawed frozen mango chunks instead of with fresh mango like before.

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

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

— Poor

Extensive options and I believe strongly in it's safety. They recently updated their menu so it's a little less clear on gluten free, but I have eaten there a lot and never been sick. Just read menu carefully and tell your server to ensure a positive experience.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— 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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

This has been our favorite restaurant for years. There has been a complete change of philosophy re: gluten. Items marked as GF such as our favorite fried egg rolls are no longer gluten free. When asked if they would change the menu to show this, i was told “probably not”. This is no longer a safe haven for Celiacs.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

I've eaten here dozens of times and have never gotten sick. Pho, spring rolls, rice plates and their mango sticky rice are all safe. They're hoisen sauce and spicy pho broth do contain gluten so I avoid those.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Ordered chicken pho and shrimp rice bowl to go. When I got home there was a pack of soy sauce in the shrimp container so I tested it with my Nima...”gluten found”. Then I tested the chicken for the pho and it was also “gluten found”. Very disappointed that the website clearly states this is a Gluten Free Restaurant. Be very careful eating here if you have celiac. I sent a note to them about my experience so hopefully they take more precautions in the future.

Celiac friendly?

No

Always amazing pho, and fried egg rolls are GF and delicious. Pumpkin rice pudding is so good too

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Most of their entrees are gluten free or can be made gluten free. However, almost all of the appetizers are fried. Sometimes they have a gluten free fryer but it depends on the day so make sure to ask or call ahead!

Pho was delicious and large portion size!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

While most items are marked GF and the staff is knowledgeable, be sure to ask and let them know you require GF, because there are a couple items On the menu where the labeling is ambiguous. For instance, the spring rolls are gluten-free, however the sauce that they come with typically is not. Just ask and they will provide GF sauce though. Otherwise the choices are numerous, and the pho is quite good, especially the roast pork (get extra mushrooms). Generous portions for a reasonable price as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is great! Instant favorite. Never had pho before, so no idea how 'authentic' but the bowl I got was extremely fresh and tasty. The menu is well marked with what is gf (basically everything) the only thing to watch out for is the bottle of tamarind sauce on the table.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free restaurant! Best Pho I have had at any Pho restaurant. Plus they have an allergy chart in addition.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Most items gluten free. Both soups and egg rolls were delicious. Would definitely return to try other items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love, love, love this place. No worries, no gluten, no problem. The steak bun and crispy pork rolls are wonderful!!

This place is amazing!!!! Very allergy friendly with lots of choices. My lunch was fantastic. Definitely will be returning to try other options. Yum!

We loved the pho and egg rolls! The kids menu was great, too.

The only food with gluten is two of the sauces. The fryer is safe. Very tasty.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

pretty much all on menu is GF, my 5 year old celiac loves the pho, and we were excited to have egg rolls. they also have GF beer (gluten removed).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yippee gluten free!!! Also NO MSG'!!! I can trust this place. Love the servers too!!