Yokozuna Sushi

i used to work at yokozuna downtown. I want to let anyone who is planning on eating there be aware if you get anything tempura, it will be fried with the normal items and anything cooked will most likely be on a previously used pan and is most likely not cleaned before switching to the gluten free meal. if you don’t have a severe allergy then the restaurant is very yummy but just be aware

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

— Not 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?

— Good

Fiancé and I came to this place after seeing 5 star reviews from this site. She requested a GF menu and was excited to see tempura shrimp rolls. She elected to go with the dilly roll which had tempura shrimp in it. About halfway through the roll, she wanted to order just a side dish of the tempura shrimp. After ordering, the waiter came back and told us the kitchen does not change oil for GF???? I immediately asked to see the manager and we explained the situation and what we were told from the kitchen and waiter. She assured us that wasn’t the case but would immediately check with the kitchen. 15 minutes later, she returned and told us that she should be fine, but she has an EPI pen in case she needed it??????? When asked if we could order the shrimp, she said she wouldn’t recommend it. Just another example of an establishment trying to climb on the niche market of GF food, but not giving a damn about their customer base or the critical nature of understanding and education of their staff to prevent a trip to the hospital. We will not be back.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

Wife has celiac so we have to be really careful about where she eats. This place has wonderful gluten free options and their staff has clearly been trained in cross contamination as they will warn you which options are likely for CC. Avoid the fried foods if you have celiac or gluten sensitivity because they're made in the same fryer as the gluten ones.

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

— 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

Sushi place that has Tamari and GF menu

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

— 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

Food was delicious. I tend to like “real” sushi, verses rolls so was a little disappointed they don’t offer my favorites like Japanese snapper and sea urchin, BUT the quality of the rolls was very tasty and the waitress was extremely knowledgeable about gluten and made a point to tell the sushi bar to prepare mine separately. Great quality, delicious, and I did not get sick. The waitress even gave me a free sake shot because I couldn’t eat the fortune cookie.

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

— 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?

— Good

Food is tasty but the portions are very small.

The Manager is VERY knowledgeable. They use new woks for every meal they make. I have a child that has a gluten, dairy and sesame allergy. They were able to accommodate and make sure the food was cooked properly. Let the manager, waiter, and kitchen manager of your allergies and they are more than happy to help! On top of that, the food is AMAZING! We are steamed rice and chicken grilled in vegetable oil.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have eaten here a dozen times with no problem. But management has changed or something is awry and it’s no longer worth the risk. Our waitress did not have any idea what the flour they use to coat the chicken was made from. I had to finally ask her to go ask the chef which she begrudgingly did. She reported back that the chicken is coated in FLOUR. I told her that we had already established that but that she was going to find out if it’s wheat flour or rice or tapioca or what. It became clear that I was an enormous annoyance to her and that she was completely clueless. We should have walked out then. Nevertheless, I elected to order the lowest risk sushi roll. My gluten sensitive son got a GF beef and broccoli stir fry. My son did not eat his broccoli so I did but was violently ill by the time we got home. I assume they used regular soy sauce in his dish that was supposed to be GF. After the initial poisoning, my joints were horribly inflamed for 3 weeks following. It was the worst accidental gluten poisoning I’ve ever had.

Celiac friendly?

No

Our waiter was really helpful in answering all my questions and helped me navigate the menu. I had the chicken chili ramen and sushi. They have gf soy sauce too!

Yokozuna is fantastic! There are quite a few GF options (which are clearly marked) on the menu. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about GF and was able to help me make substitutions to my favorite items to make them GF as well. They also have GF soy sauce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free soy sauce was available. There were a lot of GF sushi options. We ate at the bar and the bartender was able to answer questions about entrees not listed as GF. Cider, wine, and cocktails were GF drink options. I loved this place and will definitely return!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free menu includes several sushi choices in addition to other entrees that can be made gluten free. Gluten free soy sauce was also available. I do not know if they had cider or beer but they did have Tito's and several cocktail options. We all enjoyed our meals very much! It was one of our favorite meals in OKC and we hope to go back when in town again.

I enjoy their options for lunch. GF menu and staff’s in the know! Zero issues

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

— Very

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

I’ve had multiple reaction free meals at Yoka Zuna! I’m a big fan of their happy hour, when they feature half price 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

They have a nice gf menu including gf tempura and most of their sauces are gf as well. The cauliflower tempura app was delicious! Server was attentive to it as well.

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

— Very

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

This is a weekly go to and a family favorite. The sweet and sour gf chicken is SO good and they will make gf fried rice to go with it. No shortage on flavor. Gf soy sauce is available.

They also have gf fish tacos, rice noodle bowls, sushi, edamame and large bowls of miso soup.

The servers have had mixed opinions on various visits as to the gf nature of the miso soup. I’m severely celiac and I have never had a reaction to it.

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 separate gluten free menu. They had plenty of non-sushi options for kids as well as sushi options!

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

— Very

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