Shimizu

They are so nice here. I’ve ordered at the restaurant and over the phone and they have always made me feel like a valued customer and not a burden. I’m very grateful for them. The food is also really good!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

they are so nice and friendly as well as educated about hidden glutens in soy sauce and imitation crab. they are also very aware of cross contamination and in all of the times i’ve been there i have never been cross contaminated!!

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

— 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

This is our favorite sushi spot. They have a gluten free section on the menu and if you call or speak with them they are very accommodating for food allergies/restrictions. We’ve never had an issue with cross contamination here.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I had a great experience here both times. They have a gf menu with some very classic and creative rolls. I like sushi, and this was good sushi! They had tamari sauce for me.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They brought a gluten free menu, no problem. Ordering was a breeze. They even brought Tamari sauce to the table with zero hesitation. I wished this restaurant was in the city I live in!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

So happy I found this place! We ordered takeout from their online GF menu. There are a ton of options on the GF menu, all delicious. Ask for tamari with your order and they will provide it!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 online ordering

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I can't believe I haven't been here before! They have gf menu to order from. They have tamari for you as well. Shining star: the california roll which had crab chunks rather than more like a crab salad.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free menu, staff very nice. Offered the miso soup, but declined it based on previous reviews. I’d come back here without hesitation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went for our anniversary and I called ahead. They told me that they had a gf menu and the sushi vinegar was gluten free. I didn't get sick. I used to love eating here before my celiac diagnosis. I asked if they cross contaminated and the woman reassured me they did not. We also sat at the sushi bar so I watched carefully.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When I walked in and asked about gluten free options, they told me they can't accommodate it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Not safe. :/

To be fair, the carefully discussed roll (tuna, tobiko, salmon) and the ikura nigiri with tamari were fine, but then they offered me miso soup. Now, miso CAN be gluten-free, so I asked whether it was. Waitress said yes, but...cue itchiness, sensation issues, and hand tremor. We'll see tomorrow how bad the exposure was, but this is super-disappointing.

(Could totally be cross-contamination, of course; perhaps the miso was good but other ingredients were cut on the same board or mixed within -- there is a TON of fried stuff on Shimizu's menu, loads of breading integrated in rolls and entrees.)

Celiac friendly?

No

The food is reliably good, and the service is so great it takes all my willpower to not engage in extreme overtipping. For authentic Japanese-style cuisine, I don't know that it's the best in the neighborhood, but for American-style sushi, it's quite good. Love going here!

1 celiac, 1 severely gluten sensitive, and 1 mildly gluten sensitive person walk into a tiki bar.... no this isnt a joke but the reality of my sunday night. my friends and I had just visited kona tiki bar and after strong drinks found ourselves in need of food before we continued our night out. we all ordered rolls and sake and left without getting glutened which is a rare occurrence in a Japanese restaurant. I had a delicious finding nemo roll without teriyaki sauce and added tamari to it

They will bring gluten free soy sauce to your table if you ask, and the staff is super friendly!