Khâluna

Yummy and colorful! I brought my sister to celebrate her birthday and she voluntarily ate all celiac-safe gluten free dishes with me so we could freely share. Definitely try the salat mak mai and the sakoo!

The menu is marked for gluten free (and dairy free), but there is an additional indication of which gluten free dishes may have cross-contact. I appreciate being able to see that at a glance! I was a little bummed to miss out on some dishes but there was still plenty to choose!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Had our anniversary dinner here and it was amazing!! Knowledgeable staff, items marked, and plenty of options! I keep dreaming about the massaman curry! Highly recommend!

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

So good! The food is unique and amazing, and the menu is easy to navigate gluten free with symbols for GF or GF but shared fryer. We had Sakoo, chicken curry, and a beef curry. We can’t wait to go back!

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

— Very

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

The entire experience here was incredible! When we made our reservations online, I was able to note gluten & dairy intolerance. When we arrived both the hostess and wait staff confirmed that there was a dietary restriction and what that was.

The menu is clearly marked for gluten free & dairy free items or if it can be made gluten free.

The food is spectacular and each entree item very unique from each other. We had the Sakoo, Pineapple Noodles, Duck fried rice and Duck Laab. I was a little worried that the two duck entrees might be similar in flavor profile but they were very unique and delicious all on their own. My husband thinks this is by far one of the best meals he has ever had. It's definitely up there for me as well!

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

Khâluna is upscale Laotian food. For those who don’t know, Laos shares a boarder with Vietnam. Laotian cuisine is thus quite similar to Vietnamese, though I would say Khâluna leans into Thai and Indian influences more than one would think considering they have a good handful of curry offerings on the menu, which is not something I frequently see in Vietnamese restaurants. Point being: Khâluna is quite unique to any other dining experience you’ve had.

Most of the menu is gluten-free or can be made gluten-free. Fried items are a no go though; they share a fryer with something glutenous.

This place is incredibly safe for celiacs. We were asked what, if any, dietary restrictions we had upon being seated and whether those were allergies or preferences.

This is a great place to go for an upscale meal if you are celiac. They have a wealth of food options, a massive drink menu, and a dessert menu that is off the hook and mostly available to gluten-free diners. Also, the atmosphere is serene, simple, and calming (for those who have been to Colita, it is essentially the same interior design).

The only knock I have is it is a bit more expensive than desired, but if you are going to a place like this, you are already expecting to spend a good amount of money. The total just ended up slightly higher than anticipated because they add an additional 20% to the tab to help pay for benefits for the staff. All things considered, if I am paying more, it is nice to know that is where my extra bucks are going.

Will definitely be going back. This is one of the better (if not only) upscale Asian places in the Twin Cities that isn’t primarily Japanese/sushi.

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended