Review of Malai Kitchen

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