Sushi Katsu-Ya

I live near here, and really wanted it to be an option. Unfortunately it is NOT Celiac safe!

I was SOOO glad to have found this place because my usual favorite gluten free sushi place is all the way down in manhattan beach and I live in the valley, so it's quite a hike. I am also extremely sensitive to gluten and I was quite impressed to see that I had no symptoms after I ate here!

It's great to have such a delicious sushi place which can pretty much make anything on the menu Gluten Free(GF). They have GF soy sauce too. The food is definitely worth it and would highly recommend for sushi lovers!! We ordered the Spicy Tuna w/Popcorn Shrimp Tempura Roll (I am NOT a fan of shrimp AT ALL, but this Roll just blew me away! My new favorite!). I highly recommend the crispy tuna appetizer as well!

If you stick to items on the menu, the prices are pretty good. If you order something not on the menu at the bar or get something custom made, prices can be a bit high in my opinion. After we got our bill, we realized for next time to just order off the menu.

***The reason I brought down the 5 star to a 4 star is because when I went to a different Katsuya location, they told me that most of the sauces contained gluten especially in the Popcorn Shrimp Tempura Roll. They were however able to make me the rolls on the menu without the sauce at the other location. In terms of gluten awareness, this location was not as great as some of the others. If you are gluten intolerant, make sure you have your waiter ask the chef if the sauce has gluten! IF not for that, I would have given it 5 stars! ***

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Disappointed. No GF menu. Not a lot of options as their rice has traces of gluten in it and most dishes have soy sauce. They do have tamari, though, for sashimi.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

I went here several years ago and they had gluten free options with an upcharge for each item. It was good at the time. I called about a month ago and they no longer offer any gluten free options.

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

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

— Good

Best best gluten free sushi many gf options. Very knowledgeable

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

They don’t have any gluten free options. So thankful I called before going in to double check what my options would be

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

I wasn’t sure if I was going to be safe eating here since I’ve only eaten here when I was still eating gluten but I was. Had 0 reaction. The person who took our order knew I’m exactly what he had to switch out to make it gluten free. They don’t recommend some sushi rolls cuz they use a vinegar that doesn’t have gluten but it’s also not certified GF, so if you have celiac, they tell you not to risk it. I don’t have celiac but I’m super sensitive and I had those roles that used that vinegar and had no reaction. So it just depends on your comfort level! All in all, great experience! Oh and they have GF soy sauce

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating