Formosa

2 recent ratings
$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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221 E College St
Iowa City, IA 52240

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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As with most places-- its about what you order. I've never had a problem with the marked gluten free rolls or the miso soup appetizers, or the edamame. Those are my go to bites when I eat here. I'm something of a regular for the Tuesday/Thursday deals, and have only ever been sick when I accidentally ordered a roll that had something fried in it.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Only gluten friendly. Had gluten friendly soy sauce. Not sure how safe the cross contamination is. I am severely gluten intolerant and did not have problems.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I got sick from here. This wasn’t my first time here, but this will be my last. I even specified gluten free for my sushi rolls and had gluten free soy sauce, so disappointed

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Japanese
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Overall Rating

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I am pretty sensitive and I have eaten here multiple times and never had a problem! I think the online menu may be deceiving but in house about half of their dishes can be prepared gluten free. The tropical specialty roll is amazing! They even have a gluten free chocolate cake (also amazing)!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I wanted to find a good to eat out that serves GF options and came across to this restaurant and I was thrilled because I have not eaten sushi rolls in long time. I checked it’s website for the menu and NONE of sushi and rolls are GF so i do not know what the other reviews are talking about! There are only two entries that “can be gluten friendly” - I knew it’s too good to be true and this restaurant should be removed from Find Me Gluten Free list!!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They only claim to be gluten friendly, not GF. Soy sauce is questionable - the bottle doesn't show brand or ingredients, and is marked "gluten friendly". I've had mild issues both times I've eaten there.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very gluten free friendly!! Everything is labeled and there spicy mayo makes my heart happy. They can also make dishes gluten free by not adding sauces.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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