Hana Hou Restaurant

Kind of a disaster for gluten free eaters.

Hana Hou made what I consider to be the biggest gluten free faux pas imaginable - confidently declaring that a meal is gluten free without doing anything to check of perhaps even knowing what the words mean.

I was served the deep sea (mahi-mahi plus garlic shrimp) that inexplicably came with a side of decidedly not gluten free macaroni side salad, and after taking a single bite of the seafood portion my throat exploded in itchiness (I go into anaphylactic shock when I eat wheat, unlike celiacs).

When I went to the counter to inquire again about ingredients, I was basically told “oops” — yes we dredge everything in flour before cooking.

So there you have it. Instead of enjoying a gluten free meal I’m praying I avoid the hospital.

Coupled with the fact that the gluten free pizza crust has been discontinued I would think twice about eating here if you’re gluten free and insist at a minimum that you speak with the chef about ingredients beforehand.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Great little spot. Gluten free pizza crust available & it was delicious! Also had a GF macaroon.

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

— Somewhat

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