薬zen拓

2 ratings
$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Sushi
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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32 Hashimotochō
Nara, 630-8217, Japan

Most Recent Reviews


Asymptomatic Celiac

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This place was great! The main GF dish is a sushi platter with approximately 8 different types of seafood (a single piece of each). It is clearly marked on the English menu and ordering card. When ordering and when the GF food comes out, it is not marked, but both times, the wait staff asked and verified which of us was there GF person (me). They give you a small bottle of GF soy sauce as a gift! I believe they make everything at the table GF because my non-GF husband ordered the karage (which is normally breaded and fried), but it looked like it did not have any breading. He enjoyed it. We also shared the wagyu sushi platter (only 3 sushi). Word of warning: the sushi platter might have a piece on it that is complete white (possibly cuttlefish or squid, IDK). It tasted fine, but I sat there chewing it for 15 solid minutes before sitting it out into a tissue because when it was prepared, the was a strange of cartilage or sharing that simple wouldn't be cut with my teeth. Maybe I just don't know how to eat it! But, I couldn't chop it into smaller pieces in order to swallow, so covertly spit it out.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for corn-free
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for peanut-free
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This location offers a few different meal options that are marked gluten free on the menu. You can purchase your gluten free soy sauce or even bring your own. They took care to avoid cross-contamination, but it is a shared kitchen. The salted Wagyu was delicious! My first time having it and I was so impressed.

I would highly recommend the food here if you are okay with potential cross-contamination.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 7 months 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
  • Sushi

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Asian
  • Corn-Free Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Japanese
  • Lunch
  • Peanut-Free Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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Special hours for the next several days
Wagyu sushi--not positive this is GF, but there was no sauce on the meat. Question would be if there's is mizuame in the rice vinegar.
Exterior of restaurant -- had to ask way staff if this was the right place because it looks nothing like the website logo
Order card-- GF option is #3
GF sushi platter and gifted soy sauce
Chopsticks with address and other info
GF menu
Gluten-Free at 薬zen拓
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