Oriental Palace

Tried a few dishes here including beef black bean and lemon chicken. Lemon chicken was good, but beef black was lacking in flavour. My son has celiac and had no issues despite them not having a dedicated fryer. However, preferred Peking Garden (variety and taste).

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?

— Some

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

— Average

We used to eat here all the time before I realized they don’t have a dedicated fryer. Super disappointing considering how many deep-fried options they have on their menu. Food is good though

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Tried to order from here given their huge gluten free banner hanging outside. But then learned they don’t have a dedicated fryer and don’t suggest anything deep fried for customers with Celiac. The menu indicates most items can be made gf, but further questions determined it’s much more limited if you are Celiac and trying to limit cc. I tried to order lemon chicken, advised its fried with other gluten items and isn’t an option. Asked about the salt and pepper squid, again advised it’s fried and would not be safe. They do have gf soy sauce and said gf orders are watched carefully, but I feel they really aren’t a safe option if you have Celiac disease.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Excellent experience tonight! A plethora of GF choices available- ask for one ofThomas’ favorites! (They also can accommodate many other allergies as well!)

I could not get enough of the salt and pepper veggies!

Delicious!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Food is always safe and consistent. I’ve never been sick eating here. Best gf Chinese food in the city!

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
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Ordered delivery, everything came labeled with GF. Would note the gluten free batter is fine, but in case of chicken wings, was plain and heavy on the salt. Would order again if craving Chinese take out.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Best Chinese food restaurant! Great gluten free knowledge and a wide selection of options!!!

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
• Offers online ordering

Really great food and a bunch of gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Restaurant has many GF menu items. Have never been sick from eating GF dinners here. There is not a dedicated deep fryer but we are regular diners here and always have the GF lemon chicken and have never been sick. owners do understand GF. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not celiac safe. Do not trust anything deep fried and triple ask any questions and if you can to several different people

Celiac friendly?

No

There is no separate fryer, so you must avoid anything deep fried as it would not be safe for those with celiac disease.

No separate fryer, not gluten free friendly, no ginger beef . Not recommended

Celiac friendly?

No

Had many dishes from here and no reaction. I avoided anything that was deep fried as they do not have a dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Any deep fried items are not celiac friendly as they do not have a dedicated fryer... Walking in we were assured all starred items were safe but upon asking more questions we felt the understanding of gluten free was not really good enough for celiac therefor walked across for a pizza at our fav place

Celiac friendly?

No

Ownership of this restaurant changed over 1+ years ago when Douglas & May sold it. I tried dining here months later to find that they use the same WOK for cooking Gluten Free and regular food/meals containing gluten. Further questions by me left me wondering if they really understand Gluten Free preparation and cooking and its impact to people with Celiac Disease?

Based on this actual experience and the answers I received from the new owner at the time, I will NOT be dining here as I have Celiac Disease and cannot risk eating any Gluten.

To my knowledge this restaurant has not been re-certified for Gluten Free dining by the Calgary Celiac Association.

Celiac friendly?

No

Love the GF Lemon Chicken!

try gluten-free hot and sour soup

Celiac friendly?

Yes

excellent service when we go and i order something that's not glue free they will let me know right there and insure that we don't get something members of my family can't eat