Top 21 Gluten-Free Asian Spots to Explore in Central Vancouver

Justin Malhi

Service and atmosphere are great but food is beyond mid and overpriced considering the lack of real flavour, definitely not the most enjoyable sushi, iki is miles better for gluten free folks. But this place was alright.

R.

Pretty good portion on the dosas if you get their Dosa of the day. I like the lamb on Tuesdays. Pretty fast at in-between times (non-dinner time) when they are quite empty. The dosa is probably gluten-friendly but you might want to ask if other ingredients inside it are gluten-friendly too.

A M

Went here tonight with my mom and we had a lovely time! Our male bartender was fantastic. Gluten free options are available and taste great! The sushi was fantastic. I definitely recommend coming here.

Malcolm Fletcher

Best little gem in Vancouver. Seasonal menu with fantastic tastes of Vietnam with attentive staff and exceptional gluten free options!

Justin Malhi

This was one of the best places we’ve ever been to! The food was incredible, the process of grilling our food was easy and the waitress was very helpful, the gluten free variety was huge and the service was top tier! Had no issues at all and although we ate a lot, the prices weren’t unfair at all. We’ll definitely be coming back! Thanks for everything!

Natasha Chan

Loved our experience at Minami - we had a bunch of dietary restrictions and were celebrating our wedding which they thoughtfully provided us with a surprise dairy free/ gluten free dessert 🙏🏼 service was excellent, we loved the aburis, brussel sprouts (try it!) and how fresh the sashimi was!

Patricia Anne Caretero

Excellent restaurant! The only downside is the wait time (about 1 hour) as it is walk-in only and you cannot call to place your name on the waitlist over the phone. Nonetheless, great food and servers. We really appreciated how knowledgeable about they are about gluten allergies. We strongly recommend getting the fresh wasabi (3 dollars extra).

Aislinn Flanagan

I’ve always loved coming here. Today was probably my 6th-8th visit, and I can say with confidence that Hello Nori is very consistent. The yellowtail hand roll with Shiso leaf added is my favourite. The by the glass sake options are great and they all pair well with the rolls. Lisa was my server today and she was excellent. She checked in lots and made sure that the chef was aware of my gluten intolerance. Gold star for Hello Nori, I will be back!

Christine Gould

Best gluten free prawn tempura!

Bronson Fulsom

Delicious food and very accommodating for a celiac fellow like myself!

Helena B

Beautiful and delicious rolls! Vegan and gluten free to make it awesome

Taylor Revert

This place was bomb. The staff were so lovely and attentive - I heard our waiter speak at least three different languages fluently. They have a whole gluten-free menu which is pretty much unheard of for a Chinese restaurant. The food was wonderful, the drinks were wonderful, the vibe was wonderful.

Crystal C

Big shout out to the staff at Heritage Asian Eatery! We attended an event there this weekend, and were wowed by the ambiance, the food, and the hospitality of the staff. Our friends couldn’t get enough of the veggie spring rolls, the salt & pepper prawns, and the prawn toast! Also a note- I had two delicious gluten free dishes, and was very thankful to the staff for going out of their way to accommodate & provide a safe option!

David Kornegay

Gloria Willhite

KERP Photography

Great Poke food! The quality is good and feels fresh. Celiac safe. They have gluten free options (almost everything) and gluten free sauce too.

Sean RC86

Best sushi I’ve had in many years. This wonderful neighborhood, family-run restaurant offers terrific food for the price. The ambience is no-frills, but the service is endearing and attentive. I was recently diagnosed gluten-intolerant, and the wonderful waitress rather joyfully helped me know which items on the menu were safe for me. And then everything I ordered was fantastic. Plus, the sake she recommended was good, too. Just a fun and genuinely enjoyable experience. We’re going back soon.

Monique Yuan

Limited options for folks with a gluten intolerance, but had a good experience overall. Service was very good; our server was friendly and asked a lot of questions. Food came out aesthetically pleasing, even if disassembled. Beautiful jasmine flower tea!

Kayley Selcuk

We were a group of 7 and about half of us had the tasting menu while the remainder ordered a la carte. I loved that they offer this option as many tasting menus require whole table participation. It seems we ordered after another large group so we didn’t get our first course for 45 minutes after ordering. After that, the pacing improved. However, the service we received was quite strange. Every single time our server topped off a water glass, he spilled quite a bit on the table and never once acknowledged it. I could see the odd mis-pour on a long table but it was consistent. A couple of us had napkins completely saturated in water from cleaning this up repeatedly. He seemed very aloof and wasn’t the level of attentiveness I would expect at this price point. The portions were great and the mushroom dish and sablefish were standouts. I have celiac and they didn’t need to modify any of the courses that I noticed which was a pleasant surprise. Overall I felt the tasting menu was great value and the ambiance is lovely, just disappointing service.

Elisa Harmon

Yo Ru

Probably great for people with no dietary restrictions. Came here as a celiac with a vegan friend, both ended up with questionable plates. Struggled to find appropriate items in the menu. I said gluten free for an allergy, got told the wasabi on my plate has gluten so they put it on the edge. Vegan friend struggled to find anything suitable, ended up with a lot of egg in his order. Nice pictures of food, no way to ensure the safety of the order. Nice vibes. If you want to be sure of your dietary needs and you have transport then I recommend my favourite, Loku Sushi in East Van. They’re small but you know what you’re getting.