Review of PHOnatik Vietnamese Cuisine & Lounge

Waiter didn't know the term celiac, but understood gluten intolerance. I ordered the pork vermicelli bowl (without the egg roll) and she came back to tell me that the "special sauce" that comes with the vermicelli bowls is not gluten free. She offered sweet chili sauce mixed with vinegar as an alternative, I accepted, and it was great! Portion was very large, pork nicely caramelized with char marks, which I love.

Service was excellent. Pretty crowded at 3:45pm, so I imagine that lunch and dinner hour would be busy. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the establishment could have been cleaner. A few flies and the bathroom was a little ratty. Despite that, I would definitely eat here 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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout