Restaurant Hotspot Central

5 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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Stationsweg 30
2312 AV Leiden, Netherlands

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Very friendly and really ready to accommodate. Most items on the menu can be made Gluten Free. If the staff stick to the items marked GF, the call the manager over she’ll make it happen! I’ll go back!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great experience, lovely people and good food!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Been here multiple times to eat or for take away, always happy, never sick. 100% recommend.

The homemade rice noodles are always spot on and I LOVE the Szechuan eggplant. Also good egg rolls and samosas. The staff is friendly and they know about celiac, because they have a relative with celiac.

They even sell gf beer!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Dessert

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Please be cautious if coeliac. The menu contains dishes marked "gluten-free" which were also confirmed by two staff as being gluten-free, but after asking further, it turns out they're cooked in the same fryer as gluten-containing foods.

We spoke with a lady who seemed to be the manager/senior staff, and she insisted that she has had many gluten-free customers eat her food without problems. She didn't seem to understand when I explained that consumption of gluten may not always show outward symptoms. It was disappointing because the signage looked very promising regarding catering for coeliacs, but there is no real understanding of the serious long-term damage that gluten contamination can pose for coeliacs. She remarked that we should not order fried foods if we are that sensitive to gluten, and that it would be impossible to find a dedicated gluten-free fryer. We would never expect or ask for dedicated fryers, and accept that there is always a risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen, but it is irresponsible for them to label foods as "gluten-free" when they are very definitely not.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Wonderful! The owner was SO sweet and patient - took lots of time to go over the whole menu and suggested things that made sense flavor wise when I had questions. Very nice experience, tons of things to choose from. 5 stars!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The owners have a family member who is coeliac so understand that and other allergies very well. Soy sauce is gluten free and many sauces are thickened with potato flour. The menu is helpfully marked with allergens, but many dishes can also be made gluten free on request so there is actually an excellent choice! I have had two takeaways from here (due to Corona virus restrictions) followed by a meal in the restaurant, and each time the food has been lovely. There is a good variety of dishes from many different parts of China and other countries, and we were able to try some new dishes we had never had before. I am so happy to have finally found a gluten free Asian restaurant, I will definitely be coming back!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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