New Moon Restaurant

I’ve gotten sick here a few times but given all the great reviews, I thought maybe I was sensitive to other ingredients. The first time I went, they shared the fried items were celiac safe but the next visit, they said that the fryer was shared which made them unsafe. The second time, I stuck to unfried things and still didn’t feel well after. Today, I stuck with salad and fried rice to be even safer. After eating a few bites, I found a lot of noodles blended into the rice. Upon raising this to the host’s attention, he shared that they were wheat noodles and he’d have it remade. As a celiac, I was really discouraged which the lack of understanding of how severe this is and am very sick now. I feel so silly for going back so many times.

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

— Not at all

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

Have ordered both over the phone and eaten in person. Super knowledgeable staff, and they can make almost anything GF for you. I’ve eaten here many times and never once gotten sick. Everything is literally made to order so you know care is going into your food!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

i LOVE new moon and especially this location in san marino!!! they are able to make nearly every dish on the menu gf and the server was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. even some of the fried foods are gf because they fry with cornstarch and not bread crumbs. they also have ponzu instead of soy sauce. the server marked up a take out menu for me to take home so that i could order more easily in the future.

the san marino location is perfect and i visit so often with no reactions. the la canada m/montrose location however, i do not have the same experience. the servers are less knowledgeable there and for some reason the food is more expensive there even though it is the same menu but in a different format

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

Tried this today for the first time and everything was excellent. I called and ordered four dishes and person on the phone said they could make 90% of the dishes on the menu gluten free. Everything I wanted was gluten free. The food was ready when I got there and there was so much food. It was piping hot when I got home and I lived 20 minutes away. I did not get sick and I cannot wait to go back. I am very sensitive to getting glutened. I think the trick is to be very clear that you need everything to be gluten free when you place your order. The black bean fillet of sole was the best dish. We also had gf chow fun. The beef and broccoli was very addictive and their rice was perfect.

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Super friendly server. She accomodated my request for gluten-free meals. And gave me a menu that she personally marked up before I left for future gf meals. Here’s a sampling: Appetizer: wallys grilled shrimp (gf) Salads: the original New Moon chicken salad (request with out wontons to be gf) Honey glazed chicken w/orange zest (change to white meat only) All beef dishes can be made gf if requested. All vegetable dishes can be made gf if requested. Chow Fun dish w/no pork can be gf Fried rice w/no pork can be gf.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Every dish can be made GF.

Separate fryers and cooking areas.

Food was so amazing we thought they may have gluten but didn’t.

Receipt tagged every item we ordered as GF.

We have eaten here at least dozen times including takeout and both wife and daughter are celiacs and never had a contamination issue.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Very excited to finally be able to eat Chinese food out that is gluten-free. They can make almost all dishes GF.

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

While the service was excellent, and the food very tasty, I encountered some form of contamination or cross-contamination as I became very unwell by the end of my meal. I was so disappointed.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Tons of gf options and food was solid. No gf menu but they can do most anything if you request.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 called to order pickup, and the person who took my order was very helpful. True, there's no official gf menu, but she pointed me in the right direction and let me know she has a celiac friend (which is always encouraging!).

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Viewed paper menus, viewed digital menus, and called - they do not have any GF menu items and will not make any GF. The staff was not knowledgeable and obviously for these reasons it is not safe. Please note the date: this review is from June 2021.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

The food is fantastic and there are many gluten free options. Smaller than the same restaurant in Montrose with a few less options. No dine in during the pandemic, but there are a couple of tables out front you can sit on to eat your take out.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 takeout
• Offers delivery

The staff is able to make almost all of the dishes gluten free upon request. So delicious and I’ve never gotten sick off of their food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love this place, I have been here a bunch and never gotten sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff were very helpful in identifying dishes I could eat! Also. The food was excellent - full of flavor and so fresh! Will definitely go here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really good. They are very careful. So happy to have found this little gem tucked away on Huntington :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, celiac approved. About half of the menu can be made GF, and it's all amazing. Eaten here dozens of times with no reaction!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great Chinese food. The restaurant can make gluten free items and are very aware of gluten sensitivities / celiac. I am celiac and eat here all the time, never get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes