Soooooo good!! Highly recommend whether you need to eat gluten free or not! Super fresh, hot & fantastic tasting gluten free Chinese food. It's better than any "regular" Chinese food I'd had prior to being diagnosed celiac. Everything we tried was delicious - fried rice, chop suey, chicken balls, general tao chicken, etc. but my favourite was the honey garlic pork. Everything was so good we ordered more food for takeout to go along with our leftovers from dinner. Also a great selection of frozen items. It was well worth the hour & a half drive for us to get there & we'll definitely make the trip to get there a few times a year!
Absolutely worth going to. Yes my short review is biased, but if you read the longer version below. It’ll make sense.
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Speed: 10/10
For the longer review - those who care to read:
I won't pretend the restaurant is like a five-star hotel. In comparison to your top high-end luxury restaurants, it would be four stars. But you can't compare apples to oranges.
The one most crucial thing to note is the belief, the idea, and the story behind the restaurant. They are specially tailored to people who have strict allergy requirements. My personal needs are to avoid gluten, nuts, egg, and more. Try that anywhere else…. Most places will just "nicely" shoo you away—and while I understand any restaurant ultimately is a business to cater to the masses, those of us who have strict, deathly dietary requirements can finally experience a place to dine without fear. To enjoy a time with family and friends eating the same things. To experience the fun and joy of picking at another person's plate.
For those reasons, and to me, it's better than any Michelin-star restaurant. If you have allergies to gluten, if you have celiac disease, you can finally share the experience too. You may come out an emotional train wreck like me.
Sushi was delicious and great gluten free options. Staff was wonderful and tables were clean, as well as the rest of the establishment. Great experience would recommend.
This was my second time eating here and although the food was delicious giving my celiac wife Tom Yum soup that wasn’t prepared gluten free is unacceptable. We came here back in September because of there large selection of items that can be made gluten free and celiac safe. The server who helped us the first time was very knowledgeable and said they would take extra caution.
This time we told the server at least three different times that my wife was celiac and we will order everything gluten free. She still asked about allergies and then assured us everything would be gluten free. A different server or food runner brought the soup and then walked away. Our server brought the mains and said both dishes are gluten free. When we got the bill the two main dishes said **allergy next to it but the soup didn’t. I was hopeful that it was a typo and the soup was gluten free…not 10 minutes later as we got back to the hotel my wife’s celiac flair was in full force and she was out for the night in pain.
It’s disappointing that a restaurant with a Michelin star would be this careless
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Varsha Dinodia
My to-go dinning joint when I wish to eat at Toronto’s BEST vegan and plant based fine dining cuisine at Planta- Toronto Queen Street location. From wait staff to servers and of-course the food- the bestest of ALL. I have soy and gluten allergy and the kitchen took care of my dietary request-with utmost love and care. I enjoyed my meal very much like always and I have been a patron for almost 10 years now. Because Planta is Planta. Thankyou :)
I learned that Lapointe's had a gluten-free fish and chips option, so decided to give it a try. It was so delicious, generous portions, and service was super quick. The server was pleasant and courteous, and took the time to explain the other GF options. It was definitely worth the trip from the east end to Bells Corners. Highly highly recommended.
This cozy cafe had an amazing selection of delicious and beautiful treats.
Vegan, gluten-free, savoury and sweet....it met all our needs!!!! We will make this a regular stop between Ottawa and Kitchener !!!!
Upon arriving, the hostess was great. Our server, Taylar, is a gem! Very knowledgeable, polite, and very pleasant. I wasn’t sure what to order and she pointed out some great items from the gluten free menu. I was very pleased to see such a great variety. She was very attentive to our needs and made sure she checked in at appropriate times. We always love going to GT’s. The food, drinks, music, and above all, the staff are great.
Had this for the first time today and really enjoyed the food. But felt taken advantage of at the counter. It was “Two Can Dine for $19.99 Day”. We ordered two meals on one bill and I paid $40+. He even encouraged me to upgrade to two combos upping the bill by $8. They made one Gluten Free by mistake and pretended it wasn’t with no explanation for the use of different noodles. Just plain shady. Took us for being stupid. 👎🏼👎🏼
You got me once but you will never get me again.
About thirty of us ranging in age from two to 97 years recently met at Bambu to celebrate a friend’s 80th birthday. A twelve course tasting menu was designed for us some weeks in advance by the owner Jeremy, taking into consideration vegetarians, individuals with gluten sensitivity, meat and seafood lovers.
On the day of the party, we discovered that a friend was now vegan, another wanted no onions in her meals and a young guest was allergic to peanuts. Staff at Bambu handled this promptly and without any fuss or complaint. A special mention to our main server Jennifer.
The menu consisted of 3 appetizers, 3 sushi rolls and 6 mains including fried rice, Pad Thai, chicken and seafood curries. Portions were generous and the food was tasty. Dessert and coffee ended a very satisfying meal.
Thank you Jeremy and Jennifer for a superb evening at Bambu.
Cynthia's is always a treat. Their staff are super friendly and wear the most fun outfits ever. The atmosphere is inviting and homey. Their food is great and they also have lots of options for those with celiac disease, without skimping on taste.
Great atmosphere and food! Lots of gluten free options available and staff were very accomodating. We had the yellow curry with chicken and the ginger stir fry with beef and extra vegetables - great flavours
Very affordable! Bright, clean, and with plenty of space. The food was delicious. Lots of options on the menu and meals for everyone (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) The employees were respectful and friendly. I will definitely be back!
This is a very cozy spot that my friend and I have visited on a few occasions now. Every time we are greeted with AMAZING service, everyone is so pleasant and knowledgeable about all the options available, especially for my friend who has a gluten intolerance - one of the few places that has a good amount of options for that dietary restriction. I impulsively decided on a dessert which also ended up being fantastic.
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shaun marq
Absolutely love eating here, the vibe is amazing and the staff are top tier! The food and atmosphere are so unique and as a Gluten Free Vegan who doesn't drink, trust me when I say this is a haven.
I have been a few times so I have tried most of the food. Alot of the menu is already edible for me as is, but the majority of the menu can be accommodated to a vegan and/or gluten free diet which is amazing. The mocktails are equally fantastic.
Watching the chefs at work in the open kitchen is the best, and the Management team and Madison in Events are always the most generous and accommodating. If you are so lucky to have service from Joseph, you will leave a very happy and full man!
Can't wait to be back in the summer for Jungle Brunch!
We'd spent 4 days in Niagara, staying centrally, searching for good value, tasty food without success (& getting ripped off for mediocre mulch). . until we found Moksha!
Jasmine was really friendly and professional, with good knowledge of gluten free options. . And the food was excellent. Best meal we had in Niagara by a long chalk, and up to the standards of the CN tower restaurant.
Would highly recommend. Also great value, 3 of us with drinks (including beer): mains, poppadoms, rice and nans and (discretionary) 20%tip, $80. Wish we'd found you sooner! Many thanks 🙏
N.B. It's difficult to understand some of the negative reviews based on our experience and perhaps makes one question their integrity / motive.
My favorite Thai place!! Amazing atmosphere and an owner who deeply cares about her guests experience. The owner is diligent about food allergies or intolerances and does her best to accommodate them. My friend who is celiacs eats there often and always has great customer service and her food is prepared safely to avoid any criss cross contamination.
Tabule has always been my favourite restaurant, my top choice for lunch in the neighborhood.
The menu offers a variety of healthy options including gluten free items. The staff here are all pleasant and helpful especially Mina. I look forward to see her there every time.
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I would give 50 Stars if I could for the most amazing experience we had with Udipi Place.
Mr Hubert D’Mello, the owner is an incredible human being and I was floored by his service, attitude and food. His restaurant has been in Toronto over 20 years and the food and service has always been impeccable. Living downtown I often frequented.
For my daughters wedding reception on the 17th of September 2022 we catered, a Live Dosa Station and other dishes from this humble yet iconic authentic South Indian restaurant.
From planing the menu, to the food tasting and pleasing all our food preferences & demands, Mr Hubert showed immense patience and understanding, even prepared a few dishes which were not on his menu to accommodate our Vegan dietary requirements.
Our venue required fire insurance and a small 10 pound propane tank, which Mr Hubert easily accommodated, without charging us any extra. ( he went and bought a new propane tank just for my event, amazing service👏🏻)
The day of the event went flawlessly with the arrival of Mr Hubert’s team who set up the the live Dosa grill and food.
We had 8 varieties of Dosas 😍 all vegan and gluten and nut free.
Samosas and Dal Vada ( specifically made at my daughters request) as starters. The tangy and spicy Rasam soup along with Bisibele Bhath.
For dessert their Chef specially made Moong Dal payasam which was sinfully delicious and yes Vegan 🙌🏻
We had a melange of guests from all corners of the world, each of whom found the food incredibly delicious. More so, nothing was left over from the buffet.
The food was perfect for all age groups as the dosas were made in the spot individually on requests of each guests. People landed up having more than a couple of dosas each, which shows how good the food was.
I had catered for 55 people but we had 60 turn up and yet the generous portions brought by Hubert and his incredible team sufficed.
I’m so grateful to have catered from Udipi Place as it left my guests satiated and happy.
Honestly when one hosts a big event, seldom people don’t give too much importance to the food( my observation attending many events ) for me I believe food is the way to peoples heart and when it’s served with so much love and care it’s outshines everything.
We all were blown away by the service beyond expectations by Hubert and Udipi Place.
Thank you so much for making our Big Day so memorable.
I wish I could give this more than 5 stars.
An absolute gem of a place. We asked the owner for recommendations, as it was our first time. He took the time to go over the highlights of the menu and gave recommendations based on our preferences. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available, but we did not try them.
We got the pad see ew with pork, the cumin rice dish with beef, and the Tibetan beef dumplings. We also got the lemonade on the side, which was a great way to reset the pallet.
The flavours were not too bold, and worked together very nicely. It was extremely flavourful without having one specific flavour/spice dominating the dish.
The food was served in wooden bowls, which was very appealing, and comfortable to hold.
If this restaurant was located in our town, we would be regular customers. For now, we are definitely adding this as a must visit every time we come back to Ottawa.
Food is excellent. Loved the Malagapudi Masala Dosa. Please ask for Gluten free Dosa If you want avoid flour as it used in all commercial dosas. Requested the management to indicate the same on the menu clearly. Else, the place is a South Indian delight. Been eating here everyday.
Been ordering from here for a while. They're great for people that need to eat gluten free and have celiac. They even wrote some labels onto the containers on our last order ❤️
It's delicious, but a bit slow. The food is very unique. They were able to accommodate my daughter's celiac allergy with a few tweaks and zero attitude. In fact, both Toronto and Montreal were refreshingly helpful when it came to this issue. Everything we ate was flavorful and enjoyable. The Pad Thai with lobster was well worth it.
After running some out of town errands, my cousin (who has celiac disease) and I were looking for a bite to eat before heading home. We made a quick google search and found Spicy Thai, and I’m so thankful for that!
As someone who considers myself a foodie, believe me when I say that the food here is amazing! Not only was the food really good, my cousin who has a hard time finding good, fresh food that’s safe for her to eat was able to go wild on the menu here
Delicious food. Lots of gluten free and/or vegan options. Extremely good customer service. Food arrived so fast. Can't recommend them more. Try the coconut ice cream!
One of our favorite restaurants in Hamilton! When we dine in, the staff are always so friendly. We like to get the katsu curry and karaage donburi - both delicious, and gluten-free! Looking forward to trying their sushi soon. 😊
Service was great and the ramen was the best ramen I’ve ever eaten!! Staff were super knowledgeable about allergies and intolerances, the gluten free noodles were delicious!
Omg delicious is an understament! I have celiac and this place is 100% safe for me. They are very knowledgeable with gluten free needs. Very authentic food, every dish is great, the peanut sauce for the satay is SO good that we bought a jar. We've been here many times and it's always beyond amazing. Also DEFINITELY Get the Tom yum soup, I didn't know it could be that good!
Great experience! The restaurant has a gluten-free menu and they made sure to clean the wok before preparing our food. They were also very attentive to allergen alerts and even noted them on our receipt. The server was knowledgeable about allergens and provided excellent service. The food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
Excellent service and food. Coconut soup was great. Huge portion of gluten free cashew stir fry - hadn’t had one in years cause usually contain soy sauce and not GF. Didn’t add a NFDF. Recommend.
It is THE place to go for Thai. Handsdown best Thai in the city. Best service, best food. Great place for gluten free options. Cannot wait to go again.
Made a lunch reservation for my family at Red Ginger and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious, lots of gluten free and vegan options. The service was amazing, our server Noot took good care of everyone and made our dining experience excellent! :)
My girlfriend and I were warmly welcomed and served by Taylor.
Taylor kindly explained which items were vegan and gluten friendly for her, as well as helped make some substitutions for certain dishes.
Fried Chicken Fried Rice and the Korean Wagyu Smash-burger were my favourites.
Had a really amazing lunch here! Staff were super friendly, accommodating for our baby and my husband's celiac disease. There are a lot of gluten free options, and all the food was so delicious. We will be back soon!
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