Miyajima Base

A breath of fresh air. Good food. Safe and friendly. Celiac is hard while traveling in Japan.

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

— Very

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?

— Average

Good food definitely gluten free

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

What a find. Who would’ve thought. Awesome options. I’ve vegetarian so I had fries donuts and lemonade but the beef curry and fried chicken looked amazing

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good vegetarian options

A cute place run by lovely ladies. I had fried chicken, French fries and donuts. They use rice flour and gluten free soy sauce.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

After seeing good reviews I thought I'd come, safe to say I'm disappointed. The curry they offer is lacking flavour and very watery, the chicken is fatty and chewy, the fries lack flavour. And at 2000 yen it's not a good experience, if there were more options on this island I'd recommend trying them instead.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

What a brilliant little place. All GF also their allergens. Free of egg and dairy. I ate the basic set which is curry rice fried chicken and a drink. So delicious. My non GF son ate chicken rice French fries and doughnuts. Great feed and lovely people.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

An incredible find on Miyajima! I went to the island loaded up with snacks in my backpack but needn’t have worried. This place is off the main road but well worth a detour.

The Miyajima chicken with homemade lemonade (1300 yen) plus donuts (500 yen) was some of the best gf food I’ve had in Japan! Totally delicious, well-priced, and a rare treat to find warm donuts.

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

This place was a cracking find - perfect after a long hike! - The menu is clearly marked with GF, Milk Free and Egg Free. - They basically serve one tray called the base set with two dishes; Spicy Beef Curry with rice & fried chicken with a drink of your choice - would highly recommend getting the basic set with a cold sparkling lemonade and a pot of mini donuts to finish ! I was stuffed but it was worth it! - another note, the flour used for the chicken is rice flour.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

This place is fantastic. The cafe is really nice and the staff were extremely friendly, the chef went through my gluten free translation card with me and was able to confirm that yes everything on the menu is coeliac friendly! Being able to eat fried chicken and donuts is a rare treat and the beef curry was also delicious.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Yamaichi Bekkan was closed when we went, but the man from there recommended Miyajima Base. What a pleasant experience! Delicious gluten-free curry and chicken in a friendly and cozy atmosphere.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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