Malai Kitchen
$$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
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I get the Chicken Pad Thai.
Make sure you specify GLUTEN FREE and tell them no TOFU in anything. Their tofu is not gluten free.
Waitress was knowledgeable and gluten free items also marked clearly.
Gluten intolerant, NOT celiac. Menu is clearly marked with gluten-free options (tons!!), even alcoholic beverages!
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!
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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!!
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.
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.
One of my family’s favorite spots for a delicious dinner! Very nice, knowledgeable and accommodating staff. Highly recommend.
Eat here all the time, have never gotten sick. Great food and wide selection. They also meet my dairy allergy!
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.
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
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.
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!!
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!
The service was amazing, the server knowledgeable and the food outstanding!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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We went because of previous reviews. The server was very helpful once she knew my husband was celiac. She guided him through the selections. When the food came she even stated this is gluten free and gave me mine and said this is not. Very very helpful, great atmosphere. We would definitely go back.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I have eaten here many times and never had an issue. Tell your waiter and they’ll take care of you.
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.
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.
A fantastic place. Fresh, delicious food and loads of gf options to choose from.
