Review of Izakaya Minato

I was a bit nervous to try this restaurant because of the lack of reviews online, but I’m so glad I did! The folks working there were very knowledgeable about gluten-free and cross contamination, and there is a gluten free menu (~60% of the regular menu with some modifications). They were able to fry a tofu dish separately for me, though some fried foods were off limits if they were cooked in the shared fryer. They had gluten free tamari for my sashimi. They even had a GF ice cream that came in its own single portion cup. The food was so delicious. And the best part of all: I didn’t get sick!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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