Review of Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

They don't have GF stuff marked on the menu (seems commonplace in Hawaii) but I called and they first asked if I needed Celiac-friendly options or if I was GF by choice. The Celiac options were: wings which I had and they were really tasty, fish tacos which I also had and they were yum, steak, seared ahi steak, the sandwiches and burgers could be made without the bread or bun, and there were 1 or 2 more options. They said the fries weren't battered but were fried in a shared fryer so not safe for Celiac. I'm not Celiac and tend to do ok with shared fryer fries so I tried some and they were delicious--the garlic truffle fries. Yummmm. Not really any noticeable adverse reactions after eating here. The Mai Tais are awesome.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating