Holy Basil Pho

12 recent ratings
$$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
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12 ratings

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5362 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
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Celiac

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It was good and no reaction. I had chicken PHO

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— 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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free menu, delicious food. Knowledgeable staff. I ordered vermicelli and they called to ask if I want the vegan sauce (not GF) or the GF sauce (not vegan) I so appreciated the call. Will definitely go back many times. Plus it’s so tasty!

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vietnamese

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I have eaten here multiple times and loved it! The sauces and soups are all GF! Everything that is GF is clearly marked on the menu. They also have every dish in a vegan version and vegan + GF options. Just a note: i am gluten intolerant not celiac so I can’t say if it would make you personally sick, but I never had a problem.

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Very gluten free friendly menu. Both fresh and fried rolls and all sauces associated at GF. Most of the soups too. Helpful staff. Great option for takeout!

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We eat here often. Every time the owner is present, they come over to make sure all my allergy needs are being met. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. On a hot day, the noodle bowls with chopped fragrant herbs are excellent. Our go to order is one of the many GF soups/pho. They have added GF peanut sauce and fish sauce.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The menu is clearly marked and I have not had a reaction of any kind after eating here a few times. I love the pho and fried imperial rolls.

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I’ve ordered here twice. The first time I had a chicken and rice bowl and the second time pho. Although I called to double check safety, the second time I ate here I did not feel well. I would dine with caution.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I get sick everytime I eat here. I've ordered the combo pho each time. It's delicious but something triggers my celiac. When I ordered the pho in house, the meats tasted frozen. FYI- none of the sauces they serve are GF so be careful.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I had a great experience dining at holy basil pho, they take gluten allergies/intolerances seriously. The entire kitchen staff was clued into my intolerance ande the staff assured me that each dish that they were serving me was gluten free. I ordered the fried spring rolls and the chili tomato lemongrass noodle soup. The spring rolls were just ok but the pho was delicious and super flavorful. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Went for dinner. I had the vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken, with imperial rolls! I specified gluten allergy, and had no problems, no gluten reaction. I’ll definitely be going back.

Safety


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

— 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve been here twice, and have gotten pho and a middle salad bowl, and spring rolls. It’s all delicious and I haven’t gotten sick!gf items are marked on the menu, and the server was careful to let the kitchen know that I had an “allergy”. The menu says that the mean it sauce isn’t gf, but they recently switched it to be.

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 lunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They started using gluten free soy sauce on all their dishes, so most things are gluten free.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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