Review of WU Chow - North Lamar

The first thing our server said was “Are there any allergies I should know about?” When I mentioned celiac and my husband starting asking about whether they use shaoxing wine (which is not GF BTW), she apparently transferred us to the “celiac-aware” server to get our questions answered. She said the owner’s daughter has a lot of allergies, so the whole staff is very aware.

Their fryer is GF because all their fried items are GF. They have GF indicators on dishes that are or can be made GF. (It is a tiny Chinese character, but to my over-40 eyes, it was just a blob.)

The food was good and I had no problems afterwards. That said, I think I am not the target market, which seems to be people who like loud music and expensive cocktails. The portions were modest for the price. Still, it’s great to have an option for Chinese food from a place that is aware of gluten issues.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended