YATAI ramen + yakitori

edible but not my cup of tea. pretty sure there was only one thing i could get, but they pulled a few strings to get me shrimp in my ramen. I think I didn’t like it because of the taste, I don’t remember what the consistency of the noodles were like. Since I don’t remember I’m assuming they weren’t as rubbery as ukiyo.

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Staff seems super knowledgeable, which is good cause the menu is apparently wrong. They said the only broth marked gf on the menu is NOT actually gf, because it has trace amounts of soy sauce (although I’m not sure if that is right, because if this place uses tamari soy sauce, as most Japanese places do, that’s gf). Anyway, staff told me there are two unmarked broths that ARE gf. There are also two protein options that are gf, and some of the included toppings are as well. The main downside is that the only gf noodle option is vermicelli, which is kind of tasteless, but everything else was good.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

The only thing on the menu that is marked gluten free is the rice vermicelli and one broth. Nothing else. Major let down. With their confusion, I didn't feel safe eating here.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Staff was knowledgeable and wouldn’t let us order non gf items. Noodles cooked in separate bowl.

We did no try the yakitori or check for GF options. We all wanted to try the ramen.

For GF “Ramen”: The only broth option is veggie. The only noodle option is rice vermicelli, the only protein option is veggie. Our group didn’t care for the GF options and gave it a 3 out of 10. Just wasn’t our taste. Even so, we were excited and happy to try something unique and different.

Non-GF. 7 out of 10. Good variety and taste.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies