Ooka sushi.hibachi steak house

Ooka is my go-to sushi spot. (I do not do the hibachi.) The quality of their food is top notch, I usually get shrimp and avocado rolls and the premium wasabi. I could get other plain sushi rolls as well. The restaurant inside is modern, a little small but also a BYOB. They happily accommodate requests if dining in.

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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Low-FODMAP friendly
• Reservations recommended

Not safe. Made my dietary restrictions abundantly clear. Was told they were "really experienced with GF cooking." I watched the chef use the same utensils on my GF food as all of the gluten foods. I ate it (stupid me) because it was my birthday dinner, but now I'm paying the price. They try, but there's so much cross contamination, it's not worth it.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

My family had hibachi prepped at the table, and my food was made separately in the kitchen. This worked for me and we all enjoyed. They could do gluten-free hibachi at the table, for the whole table, but it eliminates the noodles for everyone, so I opted not to make that choice for the gluten eaters. I could not imagine it would be safe to have a “gf” meal prepared at the hibachi table if any of the other food being prepped is not gluten-free. The wait staff was knowledgeable and knew what was safe and what was not. The food was tasty. And the entertainment value was high. I’d go again.

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 kids
• Good for lunch

I have been here a dozen times, but today was not good. We specifically chose this place for GF hibachi for a 16th borrhday celebration. The chef did mine and my daughter's "gluten free" and the rest of our party regular. The rice started out fine. He made the GF rice then made the regular in the center of the grill. Well, he squirted sauce on the veggies, then realized he needed some GF, so he pulled some from pile and grabbed some more from the back. All the meat was cooked in the center. First steak, then chicken. The same spatula was used. I will be sick later. There was no telling what was what. I wish he would have done the whole table GF. Dropping $$$ for a large party and risking sickness is not my thing. I didn't want to make a stink because of my daughter but ugh! Frustrating.

I recommend you ask for the whole table to be GF to be safe.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Some

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

— Average