Bowl'd BBQ

6 ratings
$$ • Korean BBQ Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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2201 S Shore Center
Alameda, CA 94501

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They list on their menu which options are GF, which are somewhat limited, and not all the staff were knowledgeable about gluten free. I originally order a steak meal, but then was told they don’t serve it any more, so I ordered spam rice rolls. When they first brought out the rice rolls, they also brought out a spicey mayo sauce to go with it. I asked and they said the sauce wasn’t gluten free (but the waiter serving us didn’t know and had to ask somebody else). They apologized and brought me out gluten free soy sauce after that. When I had finished the rolls, I ordered some rice rolls wrapped in bacon which were listed as GF on the menu. When bacon rolls came out I found they were fried in oil, which I wasn’t expecting and the menu didn’t indicate that they would be fried. I asked if the oil they were fried in was used to fry food containing gluten, and the waiter didn’t know and went to the kitchen to ask. A different waiter then came out and explained that she didn’t know exactly what gluten was and whether or not it is in wheat, and after I confirmed that gluten is in wheat she told me the bacon rolls were fried in the same oil as their fried chicken (breaded). They were nice and took back the bacon rolls and I didn’t have to pay for them, but I think the bacon rolls should not be labeled as GF on the menu as they truly are not. (Not celiac friendly) I didn’t end up ordering anything else after that. I did not get sick from the first spring rolls I ordered.

Celiac friendly?

No

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Good food and knowledgeable staff. It's difficult to find any place that safely serves GF Korean food, but this fills the bill. Very reasonable pricing too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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So the food was decent. The hot bowl was good, and the rice rolls were not! Service was not good. Place was empty and the staff was still unfriendly, eating lunch, and looked like they didn’t want to be bothered. When they came to the table they super rushed you! Literally 2 tables when we came in. One other walked out Because of bad service. They were obviously playing Pandora with all the swear words. I had my two kids and it was f bomb city on the radio. Good thing my kids know not to talk that way. They could actually have something special if they got their act together. The price was way too much for the quality. Probably won’t be back. They were gluten knowledgeable but....doesn’t make up for the short comings. I’m the type of person to leave stellar reviews too....sad 😩

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Korean BBQ
  • Restaurant

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The hostess who sat us was very knowledgeable about the menu and she and our server communicated clearly with us about which dishes were safe and not. A very positive experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Many gluten-free options on the menu and knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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