Van Son Vietnamese Cuisine 16th AVE

Have been going here for years and most of their dishes have an equivalent and well labelled GF option. Just spent two weeks in Vietnam and their pho rivals any we had overseas. Their spicy peanut satay pho is particularly awesome. Dedicated GF spring rolls. Great vermicelli bowls. Love this place! They’ve gotten so popular in recent years and it’s well deserved. Portions are large and can often be split into two meals.

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

— Very

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

The pho is amazing! Tons of options and very accommodating staff.

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

They have a dedicated fryer and GF spring rolls. The only thing is that sometimes the oil tastes old

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

Amazing gluten free spring rolls! This is my new go to Vietnamese take out

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great bùn bowls. I love when Vietnamese restaurants have gluten free spring rolls

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

— Very

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

Offer almost everything celiac safe! Separate fryer, workspace, etc. I trust them, and I always communicate before I order that I need celiac safe gf, and they know how to prep properly. GF SPRING ROLLS PEOPLE.!!!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

This is my absolute favourite GF restaurant! I’ve ordered from here probably 50 times (#13). Love the staff, the prices, and the food, especially the gluten free spring rolls.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Reliably tasty and never a bad reaction

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

— Somewhat

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 love van son, we order from here often and they are always very friendly. They have a separate fryer for gf spring rolls and they have told me they order a different satay for the pho to ensure it is gf. I am celiac and feel safe here.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Had a suspicious reaction on my first visit. Not super sick, but not particularly well either.

Second visit had another reaction.

Won't try a third. I don't trust they are actually gluten free.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Just check the box for GF and pay an extra dollar. The first time I got sick I thought maybe it was a coincidence, but the second time I got really ill as well. Won't be trying a third time.

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

— Not at all

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 takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really great food, they had gf spring rolls. Will definitely eat here again

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food! Worth the stop. Large variety of GF items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The waitress seemed to understand I was celiac but unfortunately I got really sick from here - I had a spring roll that seemed to be a rice wrapper but maybe they don't have a dedicated fryer? Maybe steer clear of deep fried things.

I'm so excited to have found this place! Food is great, we'll priced and they understand Celiac! I haven't gotten sick here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No nonsense - GF is a simple concept for both Van Son locations and accommodate without issue. Not sure it’s a dedicated fryer - I believe they pan fry the GF items (e.g. spring rolls).

Great staff lots of options including gluten free spring rolls!

Celiac friendly?

Yes