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Umeke's Poke Bowls And Local Style Lunch Plates

9 ratings
$$ • Poke Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Poke, Rice Bowls
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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75-143 Hualalai Rd #105
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Celiac

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There is one gluten-free poke offered, have to say it was not the tastiest. My son has celiac and ate the Kalua pork and rice with furikake, no problems.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Their menu online wasn't marked, but we stopped by to see if there's anything gluten free. The hostesses were just recently hired and didn't know anything, I spoke to a server that confirmed they didn't have anything gluten free but could make some poke for me. He mentioned they used to have gluten free items but don't anymore. I don't really eat raw fish, but also didn't feel super confident about them handling food safely. The server was super nice, and said he would mention it to the general manager since they've gotten similar questions recently. If you have Celiac, it's not worth a visit here.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the Hawaiian Poke, which is marked as Gluten free on menu. It was delicious! Also had a Mai Tai which was really good. Unfortunately I had stomach issues (extreme burning sensation) all evening. Not sure if it was a cross contamination issue.

Updated 4 years 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Poke
  • Rice Bowls

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Hawaiian
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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The one gluten free choice got me sick as a dog. Also free parking station will charge you to park even know sign says free parking.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Not many gf options but very quick to know what was safe and what wasn’t. Would go back. Prep area seemed like it would be prone to cross contamination but I didn’t get sick

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food! Quick to know what you can and cannot eat. They were patient with me as I accidentally ordered tuna thinking it was chicken 🤦. They exchanged and got me what I wanted without charging me again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Gluten free options available as stated on the chalkboard menu - just ask.

When we went the gf items were: traditional poke and the spicy tuna poke; both brown and white rice (the sweet potatoes probably are as well but they will kindly let you know if you ask); the seaweed salad and the cucumber kimchi; furikake seasoning on top is also gf.

No seating inside but there is a little patio with picnic tables and umbrellas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This was our go to while here. My wife ordered on my behalf and felt safe with their GF options.

They do have their non-GF bins right next to GF bins, which was a worry, but I ate here 3 times and did not get sick. Pretty straightforward Poke without much to choose from, but that’s to be expected at a place that has limited options to start.

Spicy raw fish was fresh and tasty.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I called ahead and they said they have GF options. It’s kind of a hole in the wall in the best sense possible! The menu on the wall said “ask about GF and vegetarian options” and the guy at the counter answered my questions without hesitation! Two GF poke options and three GF sides. The food was delicious and portion generous for a very reasonable price! I do not know what their prep area looks like but I didn’t get sick!!!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review