Foo Dog Curry Traders

Decent spot for GF food from various interesting parts of the world. The owner puts a lot of thought and effort into recipes and doesn’t cut corners or cost on the authenticity of ingredients. Flavors are strong, there’s no holding back here, no subtle tones or suggestions of this or that in the food- it’s a full mouth of a dominant taste of that particular dish. Wide selection, everything is great, all billed as GF, and haven’t had issues with a reaction. The sauces are similarly strong, powerful. Good to have Foo around.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We come here every time we are in the area. The food is delicious and it’s such a relief that the kitchen is safe. It helps that there’s lots of vegetarian options there too, as my celiac child also has a sensitivity to meat.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

Stopped in today on our way from St Augustine to Savannah. Spoke to the staff about safely ordering for celiac (a few reviews here saying they’re no longer 100% dedicated). Was assured they are indeed fully GF and there would be no issues at all.

We ordered the Chicken vindaloo, it was spicy and rich and super flavorful (again, another review saying food was bland couldn’t be further from the truth).

We also tried the rice-a-rollies, crispy shrimp and veggie samosa. All were good. Veggie samosa were different than what I expected but still nice.

Great food, quickly prepared (10 mins), will definitely be back when passing through!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

As far as I know, the only gluten free restaurant in Jacksonville. Delicious food from a few different cultures, generous portions. I went with people who eat gluten and they agreed it was fantastic. Additionally, most of the food is vegan by default (though you can add meat if desired).

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options

The place was gluten free but the food was not good at all! Overuse of black pepper. They have gluten free soy sauce and the service was good. We took a detour to go to this place on our way to Florida but not worth it at all!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Poor

I had the crispy shrimp French fries and the lime curry. It was all amazing. And I plugged out and had no reaction . None. Yippee! I will definitely be back. Unfortunately I live 3.5 hrs away. But everytime I am in Jacksonville I will be eating here.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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 selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Foo Dog was such a lovely place. They’re entirely GF, and the owner takes a lot of pride in their food. Everything was delicious.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Low-FODMAP friendly
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The entire restaurant is gluten free (as of 10/30/2021), and the fryer is therefore dedicated gluten free as well. The green curry was amazing, and the fried shrimp in it was delicious! This is a great spot to make everyone happy, regardless of dietary needs/allergy. Each meal starts out as vegan (and gluten free), and then you can add meat if you choose, or tofu, vegan popcorn “chicken,” or extra vegetables. I several dishes from this restaurant and did not get sick. They also had a gluten free desert, a banana fried inside a churro, with chocolate dip, which was just ok.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

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

Everything is gluten free. The crispy shrimp, popcorn chicken and crispy cod are all great. The curry is delicious with optional spiciness. I’m very sensitive and had no reaction.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I’ve had two dishes here with no reaction. They will add extra veggies instead of jasmine rice. I’m sensitive to white rice so this is a great accommodation. They are knowledgeable of the ingredients they use and confidently say they are completely gluten free.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Update: I don’t think this place is entirely GF anymore.

We ordered take-out from Foo Dog last night and it was so good. And the luxury of being able to choose WHATEVER YOU WANT from an entirely gluten-free menu almost brought tears to my eyes. We got the chicken laksa, cod with green curry and samosas. I'm anxious to eat everything else there.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

My first experience with curry… and it was amazing! Knowing that the whole place is safe was a huge bonus, and everything we tried was delicious! We tried a little bit of everything… the kimchee was SUPER spicy, but good. The veggies were great, and my kids really liked the rice-a-rollie’s.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Delicious food! Great portion sizes, and they offer pickup/delivery. Several choices to choose from!

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 vegan options
• Offers delivery

No gluten in the restaurant at all. Great vegan and veggie options. House curry was delicious.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Really tasty! The rice balls were so flavorful. Will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated: foo dog now has some specials which may contain gluten (ramen noodles). They have everything clearly listed inside and take steps to prevent cross contamination. Many vegan options. Still a delicious meal. Just wish is was 100% gf still. I would come again as we had another delicious meal today.

Super delicious curry!!!

I highly recommend the autumn spring rolls with the vegan chicken and jalapeño mayo. Also, the crispy fish with green curry. Excellent selection of sodas, juices, etc.

Perfect place to dine if you are a celiac, as the entire kitchen is gluten free. I only wish there were some close to home in Ohio! If I’m back in the Jacksonville area I will definitely return.

In fact we are planning our second trip to foo dogs today as we head north.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Bless My Celiac Soul! We're Safe! Everything on their menu is GF! I was so blown away that I forgot to provide pictures of our food. There were 6 of us with me as the only celiac. Each of us had a different dish and we all shared bites. Everyone loved it! (Even our picky eaters and our teenage boys!) We unanimously agreed upon a soon and certain return. Here's how dedicated they are to their celiac customers: they provide an in-house NIMA sensor for their Celiac customers' peace of mind. And...It's FREE to use! You should definitely give this place a try!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place was really good but they are no longer a dedicated facility.

I love this restaurant! It is safe for celiacs and I love the delicious food! I highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food. GF facility. Vegan on almost everything. Lots of unique flavors. We had three items and wouldn’t hesitate to have them again but will try other items because I’m sure they are great too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE! Now that’s out of the way, This food is amazing everything I’ve had so far I just want more of. Will be eating there as much as I can becuase it’s one of the few places I can relax and eat. If you are a severe celiac you are safe to eat here and it won’t suck

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This restaurant was amazing! Totally safe for Celiacs and delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing choices. Everything is gluten free!! Also have gluten free soy sauce inside. Get the autumn rolls, they are delish :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This restaurant was great. Staff we’re knowledgeable and friendly and the food was fantastic.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

LOVE!!! Tasty! Dedicated gf restaurant where you can have fried rice! Yeah!!! Try the rice-a-rollies :) (we eat here regularly and never ever have a problem!!)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food! I had rice noodles and my husband had green curry. Even the vegan chicken nuggets were tasty for the kids!

My husband said he is now craving their curry and it will be on the top of our list when we return to Jacksonville

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So delicious and it was 100% gluten free!! Pork fried rice was so good! So many great options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was fantastic! I ordered the jackfruit as an appetizer. It was delicious! For my entree I had the Lion City curry. It was super flavorful and just the right portion. Definitely will return again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food. They are a nice change of pace with unique flavors and dishes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Simply awesome.............................

The food is amazing! The staff is awesome also! A must go to place! We will be back!

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time!! And today I am glad I made the time to stop. The entire facility is gf. I ordered the Lion City Lili. With extra chicken. And the flavor is amazing! Just a touch of spice and sweet. I also got the Apple Autumn Spring rolls. They kindly changed out the pork with chicken for me because soy is in the marinade for the pork and that is another one of my allergies. The food is amazing!! Make the time to stop and enjoy the amazing food they have to offer!! You won’t be disappointed!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Totally GF menu and kitchen. Delicious food. Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gf food in historic part of Jacksonville. Eat outside or in and it’s all GF. I had the coconut ginger curry with rice noodles, which was exceptional. I also had the spring rolls, which could have been a meal in themselves. Friendly service, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went here for the first time Sept 2017 and was amazed! I was the only Celiac out of the 4 people dining with us and everything was not only gf, but fantastic. I have dined there more times since then and have never been disappointed! Love Foo Dog!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good find...I ordered the pork vindaloo and the flavors were amazing, unfortunately the pork was very over cooked and dry. The curry itself was delicious and it was a relief that their kitchen is completely gluten free, since I don’t get to eat at Indian restaurants anymore.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is absolutely delicious, and completely gluten free. They boast a gluten free kitchen and menu, including all the fried items. My new favorite place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Brought wife (gluten intolerant and wheat allergy) and kids here today. All left happy and satisfied. Can’t beat a dedicated gluten free place, especially when curry is involved!

LOVE this place! Two of us ordered the pork spring rolls and calamari and then split the chicken curry entree. Everything was delicious and it was reassuring knowing everything was gluten- free. We'll definitely be back!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Full Disclaimer, I do work here, and I absolutely love it. After coming from another Find Me Gluten Free favorite in Jax, Corner Taco, I've found myself right at home at Foo Dog Curry Traders. Like my last job, the recipes put a huge emphasis on from scratch cooking, only Foo Dog is completely Gluten Free! Being a fast casual concept, the food and environment is much different from our sister restaurant 13 Gypsies. But I can assure you you'll find the same level of care at both places. Chef Howard and crew put a lot of effort into these dishes, making sure those with celiacs disease and gluten intolerances, can happily dine with vegans and omnivores alike. These curries are flavorful and quite filling, each one tasting different from the last. Want something zesty, tangy, sweet, spicy, or savory? I'm sure we can find a dish that hits the mark. As far as starters go, I love the Zucchini fritters, they are a crispy veggie lovers dream. These are inspired by the traditional Indian appetizer, Pakora. The vegan basil mayo on the side is a perfectly creamy condiment to pair them with. I get a basket nearly every time I work. The crab balls are a crowd favorite as well. A lot of other places use quite a bit of filler in similar dishes, but the chefs at Foo Dog use just enough to make sure these crabby fritters hold their shape. As for curries, I reccomend the Vindaloo if you want spicy, the Korma if you want sweet, and the masala if you're looking for a robust slightly smokey flavor. The laksa is a thinner consistency and kinda reminds me of chicken noodle soup! And I can't forget the Spam fried rice. I worked 3 nights in a row last week, and literally had that meal at the end of each shift. I suggest asking for the spam well done and then add a dollop of our house made kimchi paste and a squirt of tamari. Both of those add-ons can be found on the condiment stand. There are also a bunch of exotic and imported sodas, most of which are hard to explain! Just ask who ever is at the counter to steer you in a good direction, or maybe try a new one each time! I'm an unsweet tea drinker and I go for the Chysanthemum tea. It does have sugar, but it doesn't really taste like it. Quite light and refreshing. I haven't suggested it to someone who didn't love it afterwards. This restaurant is amazing and I stand behind the concept, food, and people completely! I can love working here because I love eating here. My name is Tiffany and if I'm working the next time you come in, I promise I'll do my best to find you you're next favorite meal. Check it out!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered the chickpea and spinach masala with pork. Absolutely amazing! Will be back.