Malai Kitchen

Tried this restaurant for the first time based on the reviews here on the app. I was a little hesitant, but the food was not just safe, it was INCREDIBLE! The server was knowledgeable, and could easily tell us what sauces we could or could not have, etc. Many things on the menu are able to be safely made gluten free. The ambiance was incredible, and if the weather is nice I’d say it’s got a great little patio for a meal. I will be coming here again. Phenomenal, I felt so normal, which is difficult for me at times as a Celiac trying to dine out!

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

I tested the Pad Thai with my Nima Sensor and no gluten found!

Update - been back a few times. I had the yellow curry and coconut soup. Delicious, no reactions and they get Celiac!!

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

— Very

When I wrote my original review I was extremely early in my celiac diagnosis and did not understand how to self advocate, and frankly also probably got an alcoholic beverage that had gluten or was reacting to something else I was sensitive to at the time. I have eaten at Malai many many times since and even when ordering takeout, they have never messed up my order and I have not gotten sick.

Their menu indicates that many of their items can be made gluten free, however there is no evidence of precautions taken for celiacs. I informed my waitress of my condition and she seemed aware of the severity of celiac yet did not explain any accommodations the restaurant would take for me. Unfortunately it appears whatever was in my food ended up containing gluten (or at a minimum was cross contaminated). I am a recently diagnosed celiac and used to love this restaurant before my diagnosis. I am willing to try again but I recommend proceeding with caution and avoiding items that the chefs could more easily use a gluten-containing item in by mistake.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

One of my FAVORITE places!! Their pad thai is SO good! I have never gotten sick and have probably eaten here close to 100 times. My mom also has celiac and eats here all the time as well, and she’s never gotten sick from them. We both get very sick with “glutened.” The tofu is NOT gluten free, and I used to have to remind them to leave it off the pad thai when ordering, but I believe they have resolved this because it has been close to a year since I’ve had to do that.

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

One of my family’s favorite spots for a delicious dinner! Very nice, knowledgeable and accommodating staff. 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

Eat here all the time, have never gotten sick. Great food and wide selection. They also meet my dairy allergy!

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

This place is awesome. The menu is clearly marked with gf optionas and everyone at my table got a gf dish and they were all so good. Shrimp pad thai, pad see ew(broccoli chicken noodle), sweet and sour glass noodle chicken and chicken soup were all delicious.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I absolutely love this place. A lot of their dishes are naturally gluten free and everything is labeled on the menu but for somethings you just have to ask for it to be made gf and they happily do it. I get the pad Thai and ask for it gluten free and it’s amazing. Everything here is so so good

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

It was good, but I am fairly certain I got glutened. I made sure they knew and they assured me my dish would be made gluten free (sea bass). Stomach and skin said otherwise. I would go again but order a dish that I knew would be prepared without gluten in the first place.

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

— Not 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

We recently tried this place based on many recommendations and it did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was simply amazing. Staff was exceptionally knowledgeable regarding GF menu options—all are clearly labeled as well. Bravo!!

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

Amazing food and service! Tons of gluten free choices. I was too full to try the coconut ice for dessert and I have regretted it!! 3/4 desserts gf. We almost went back for lunch the next day on our way out of town since it was so good!

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

One of my favorite go to places. Never been sick.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Great! Ordered for delivery and still delicious.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

The service was amazing, the server knowledgeable and the food outstanding!

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

Staff extremely knowledgeable on serving celiacs. One of my go-to spots for lunch as I love Thai food — their yellow curry is amazing! Eaten here at least 20 times in 2018, and have never been exposed to gluten.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Almost everything here can be made GF! I ordered the drunken noodles with 1/2 steak, and 1/2 shrimp- it was AMAZING!!! They also have kids options- I’ll be going back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great experience! Staff was knowledgeable and helpful. The food was great. Most things on the menu are either gluten-free or can be made gluten-free. I will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Drunken noodles were full of flavor, hard to find wide flat gf noodles. Sticky rice with mangos and fresh coconut shavings is a must too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My first time trying Thai food and it was great. Majority of their menu can be made GF. Reggie in the bar waited on me. Exceptional service. Three of their four deserts are even GF. Gotta try the coconut cream pie!! Thursday lunch special is the bomb!!

This restaurant has GREAT service! Our server was extremely knowledgeable about GF foods. Also, my family wanted to split pho because we had never tried it before, and they brought me my own plate with the add ins (basil, cilantro, etc) because it normally also comes with some bread. We loved the food and were so impressed with the service, ESP considering the price point. Very gluten free friendly and I'd very gladly recommend this place to GF people. So friendly bc almost everything is already naturally gluten free, and then they have a deep knowledge of gluten free foods and what that actually means. Very.very impressed! I'll come back :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All but four items on the menu can be prepared gluten free. Great food and reasonable prices in a comfortable atmosphere. Have been here a number of times and will make it a regular.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do a very good job of gluten free and have nearly half of their menu available gluten free. Spouse is very sensitive to cross contaminating, but she has not gotten sick eating here after about our 10th visit over a year or so. Food is delicious. Thai, Vietnamese, and a few other flavors.

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

Today was the second time I’ve eaten here and have nothing but great things to say. Lots of options, clearly marked, with accommodating staff that is happy to help and answer questions. Food was fantastic! I am a very sensitive celiac and had no issues. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

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

A fantastic place. Fresh, delicious food and loads of gf options to choose from.

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

— Somewhat

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

Fantastic food in a relaxed atmosphere. Lots of gluten free labeled on the menu. Everything we ate was fresh and tantalizing. Had the chicken satay, the lemongrass beef, beef curry. Super sensitive celiac and did not get sick. Precautions taken change out a gf sauce for peanut sauce. Did not miss the peanut sauce.

Service was excellent. Definitely a go to place.

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

Love the menu options, a good variety of flavors for gf and have not had any issues myself.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent