Top 50 Gluten-Free Asian Dining Spots Across the District of Columbia

Marissa Young

Food was delicious and the staff was so kind! I love that it is 100% gluten free (but you can’t even tell!)

A D

Great food, gluten free, vegan options, good environment, will visit again!

Blair Egan

Great food, all gluten free (I have celiac disease, and this takes away all stress over cross contamination), and casual. It is an easy place to stop at and get a good meal that doesn’t weigh you down but satisfies you at the same time.

Giulia Rozzo

Anyone who is celiac or a gluten intolerance

Marie Leilani

Lunch and dinner for gluten sensitive

Blair Egan

I’ve been to multiple locations based on various places I’ve lived in the DMV area, and each one has been great. I came here when I needed a last minute dinner, and just like all the other locations, the employees are chill, the food is fresh and delicious, and there are plenty of options from the build your own bowl, ordering ones they already have on their menu, or even their version of a burrito made with seaweed instead of a tortilla. A big plus for me is that everything is gluten free. As some with celiac disease, and has very violent and severe reactions from the smallest amount of cross contamination, places like SEOULSPICE is a gem. I’ve only been able to find locations in the DMV area, so I certainly don’t take it for granted. It is far more safe for me to eat here, and if you like the build your own bowl experience and are willing to try something new, I’d say it is significantly better than Chipotle. If you are vegetarian, I would ask questions about how they prepare their tofu (whether or not it is prepared separately from the meat protein options). They have 7 veggie options (you can choose as many as you want) but I would check their online menu to make sure you like the options they have. They also have toppings that are all vegetarian, and they have add-ons, one of which is avocado if you like it or want an add-on. There are more options with drinks and even individually packaged gluten free cookies (at least at all the locations I’ve been to) It’s safe to say this is my go-to.

Emma Ruggiero

Everything here is fresh and delicious. So efficient and comfortable, and everyone who works here is so nice. Great place to work during the day or grab a meal with friends. So many options if you have a crowd with different preferences/restrictions and accommodates allergies (like gluten). Love!

Samantha Richardson

To preface, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease close to 20 years ago when I was 5 years old. I'm used to my options being limited or nonexistent when I go out to eat with friends, especially when it comes to Korean food. (Curse you soy sauce!!!) Also to preface, my friends and I were in town for the StrayKids concert yesterday. The entire day of the concert, all I'd had to eat was a packet of microwave 90 second rice, and a couple protein bars that I had packed ahead of time in my suitcase just in case. Needless to say, I was starving and in desperate need of some good food when we got going this morning. A search entry for "gf food near me" in Google maps popped up with a few options near the hotel we were staying at including SeoulSpice. When I saw it was Korean food I was expecting maybe a couple things that could be modified to make them somewhat safe. Boy was I wrong. 😆 When I tell you I audibly gasped and startled my friends when I saw the words, "100% Gluten Free" on the website, I'm not lying. And the food? Did NOT disappoint. 🙌 I got a little bit of basically everything in my bowl and Debbie piled it so high the lid barely fit on the take out container. And its not just the portion sizes about SeoulSpice that are incredibly large, their hearts are too. When I told Debbie how long I'd been gluten free, and that I was unaccustomed to having options out and about so was very overwhelmed, she walked me through every ingredient and option behind the counter and offered suggestions about some of her favorite combos, too. Also! Because we were the only ones there (we got there right when they opened) Debbie let me try each of the sauces so I could make a more informed decision for my bowl topping and pointed out when I was checking out that there were also Gluten-free cookies like chocolate chip and red velvet (which was so good by the way). The only thing I would say needs improvement is the door is incredibly heavy. 🤣 Careful not to throw your back out trying to get in the door to reach the food that tastes like the mana of the gods and kind, understanding faces like Debbie that reside within. The breakdown! The prices: 10/10 -Reasonable and affordable The food: 100/10 -Huge portions and Delicious! The people: 1000/10 -Incredibly kind and helpful Thank you, for the delicious food and for helping me feel accepted for who I was and what I live and struggle with everyday. Basically... Thank you for helping me feel normal, Debbie and the SeoulSpice crew. When I'm back in town this way be assured I will come back as frequently as I can during my stay . I hope y'all have a nice day! And I hope everyone who reads this gives them a try. They're worth it.😊

Alyssa Woods

The menu is well marked for allergies. I order takeout and come here fairly often and never get sick as a symptomatic celiac.

Dave Coates

After 3 days of hiking all over the District of Columbia we found ourselves in the dim, cool confines of Absolute Noodle and sushi. Wonderfully friendly staff seated and took care of us throughout the visit. Plenty of gluten-free options, I opted for the choo chee salmon, which was delicious. My wife got the crispy chicken basil and said it was the best version of the dish she's ever had. Our daughter practically inhaled the sushi.

Stephanie Willcox

Service was excellent - I have Celiac and the waiter knew the difference between being gluten free and celiac immediately noted that the fried items are cross contaminated. Very knowledgeable about the wine list. Excellent Indian food! Some of the moistest boneless chicken tandoori I’ve had! Will come back!

Wandering Auntie

Delicious Thai food with gluten free options clearly labeled. It wasn't very spicy but it was still delicious!

Marie Leilani

Gluten free lunch and dinner

Kendall Abell

I’ve been here twice with Zach as my server- he provides the absolute best experience. Extremely knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with my gluten allergy. One of the best servers I’ve ever had!

Jen Coffey

I had a delicious meal here this weekend. They have a gluten free menu and it is much more limited than their regular menu but there were still very tasty options. I had the winter salad, the kimchi jjigae and the 30 day kimchi side. It was delicious! I also enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Fun place!

Teona Goderdzishvili

They serve a tiny piece of salmon, raw broccoli, and cold sweet potato and rice in a bento box—for $17, before tax and tip. Not worth it. The matcha is only available sweetened, which defeats the point. Also, don’t expect gluten free options. Save your money and go somewhere that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not.

langdon w

Was just told they so severely can't accommodate food allergies or celiac we were asked to leave.

Peter Shir

This is a really neat place. Came with a group of people of very diverse dietary needs and tastes during lunch and everyone got something they loved, those who eat vegan, those who do gluten-free and those who are dairy-free, and it was all tasty. Great noodles and sauces. Plus the people who run the place had a good attitude and simply aimed to serve us. Great choice if you want fresh and custom!

Nicholas Viddivo

Excellent pho. My wife has celiac disease and they dont use any gluten containing ingredients in their broth. Very nice little patio. We will be regulars.

Eden Romeo

Words cannot describe how blown away I was at the flavor of this food! Each dish felt like it was made personally just for me, which matched the way that the staff made me feel with their care and service. As a gluten free person, I also felt totally safe here!

Kate Mitchell

We celebrated a friend's birthday here and everything was so delicious. We were especially grateful for how thoughtful and helpful the staff was for my friend's gluten allergy (she is celiac). Great spot for anyone, but definitely gluten-free friendly :)

julie penner

Good pad Thai. They noted my need for gluten free (I’m celiac). Garden rolls were good too. Nice outdoor seating in good weather.

Iva Bradford

Andrea S

Loved this dining experience! Nigiri was perfect and room temp, which made it melt in your mouth. We got the panna cotta dessert at the end, too, which was the perfect amount. All gluten-free! Chefs were lovely ☺️

Jenne Acevedo

Good GF chicken pad Thai with some gluten free options on the menu. A few GF appetizers and entrees. While I liked my meal, it had a fishy taste to it, which I found odd, but not at all bad. The regular pad Thai on the menu is with shrimp, so I wondered if that might be why. This little place is next to CityCenter. Great location.

Leah C

This was my third time at O-Ku and they did not disappoint. Our waitress was so nice and helpful with our gluten free diet. She made sure to check with the kitchen several times on items. My friend and I ordered cocktails and special sushi rolls that had Happy Hour prices (5-7pm!), along with the chicken karaage which is my FAVORITE. Seriously, I would order that item ten times over. Their ubi brownie for dessert was great, too, though I wish it was bigger tbh. They have gluten free items and separate menu which is perfect.

Dr Enrique M

I had an incredible dining experience at Dear Sushi inside Love, Makoto. The sushi and sashimi were absolutely top-tier—fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The wagyu hot stone steak was another highlight: incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, and served in a way that added a fun interactive element to the meal. I also appreciated that they offered gluten-free friendly options, which made the experience even more enjoyable and inclusive. The ambiance is sleek and modern, matching the high-end dining experience. Expect to spend over $100 per person, but the quality of the food and overall experience make it well worth the splurge. Highly recommend for a special night out or for any sushi lover in DC.

Phrenchie F.

Although I hv a gluten allergy they have rice substitutions which is even better to me.

Mike Woodward

Easy to order gluten free options. Fun cocktails and cool atmosphere. Delicious ramen, so good!!

Sonya Hu

I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant a few years ago while on my way home from the grocery store and decided to take a quick pho detour, but Sprig & Sprout has been a staple in my dinner rotation ever since. They have an amazing selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options (as well as plenty of meat options for anyone accompanying us plant-based folks). The Roots, which is their vegan pho, is one of the best bowls of plant-based pho that I've ever had -- the burdock root-based broth is super flavorful, yet light and refreshing, and it's paired with a great selection of fresh veggies and fried tofu. The broth is the slightest bit sweet, which was a little unexpected, but that definitely doesn't stop it from being absolutely delicious! They also really load up the vegetable toppings, including the usual broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and daikon, but also a few fun additions like tremella mushroom, which adds a wonderful pop of texture to the bowl. I would argue that the tofu is the weakest part of the entire dish -- it's a pretty standard fried tofu, with just a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Although the tofu does a great job of soaking up the burdock broth, the broth honestly doesn't have a bold enough flavor profile to really make a difference. The tofu is also usually added on cold, and by the time the broth warms it up, the noodles will have already gotten overcooked and soggy. If I'm not in the mood for pho, I usually turn to their lotus goi salad. Young lotus root has been one of my favorite ingredients for YEARS and I genuinely thought that I would never get to enjoy it in the DMV unless I carted myself all the way to the Eden Center. But, to my surprise, the answer to all of my lotus root woes was a mere mile away from my front door. If you've never tried a young lotus root salad before, I cannot recommend it enough -- the lotus root is beautifully snappy and refreshing, and pairs beautifully with the daikon, carrot, cucumber, and other veggies. The dressing is also phenomenal, but I would recommend (1) requesting it on the side, and (2) only putting on 1/4 to 1/2 of what they give you because they're a little heavy-handed with the sugar. You can also top the salad with whatever protein you want to make it a more complete meal.

Joshua Trinidad

Delicious! The gluten free fried cauliflower and fried chicken are amazing. Everything was seasoned really well and fresh.

Katie Gantley

Great gluten free labeling on the menu and options! We get dinner here every other Sunday. Highly recommend!

Hagar Sivan

Great affordable sushi! They also have gluten free soy sauce, and the waiters are very knowledgeable about which rolls are gf, etc.

Theresa Yenouskas

Had a great dinner with the restaurant week menu last night. The food was delicious! As someone with a gluten allergy, there were many options noted on the menu. It was nice to sit at the outside high tops and people watch too!

Loryn Chen

Came to chow down here with my friend. We randomly decided to meet up here and I'm glad we did! I walked in and was welcomed by their workers. They have an interesting way for you to order your food. You can choose from 3 types of bases (rice, noodles, or gluten free). These are reflected by the 3 different pieces of paper you order from. From there you choose your additional toppings like assorted veggies, proteins, sauces, and anything extra. Then you hand them your paper and they grab everything you ordered together. Since this was our first time, we had lots of questions on what tastes good, what doesn't and how things looked. They were super nice and patient with us. They gave us very good recommendations I ordered the spicy chicken protein with udon noodles and some additional toppings. This was delicious so if you're looking for something good, try the udon noodles and spicy chicken! I've heard the bulgogi was good too. Also a chill ambiance to eat at if you'd like to. Would 100% recommend!

Thea Mesirow

Delicious food with vegan and gluten-free options. Highly recommend the vegan spring rolls!

Debbie Miller

Alison Thiebaut

Do not eat here. Worst restaurant experience I’ve had a long time. Pho came out completely wrong with multiple ingredients missing. We asked where the cilantro was and was told they were out. Meat was extremely tough and broth tasted like chicken broth with a lot of cracked pepper in it. We also ordered an appetizer that never came out. I had to ask about it and didn’t even eat it because we were already done and it didn’t taste fresh at all. Went to pay for our order and was verbally told that I wouldn’t have to pay for the appetizer, but was then charged for everything. I had to look at a menu and question it after the fact. The manager came out and argued with the staff in front of me. Then, I was was told that next time if I don’t like something I need to tell a waiter instead of waiting?!? She picked up the ringing phone and after she was done I had to remind her that our orders were completely wrong and we were told we didn’t have to pay for the appetizer. The worst part is that I am having an allergic reaction to gluten. Pho is ALWAYS gluten free in DC, so please do not go here if you have an allergy!

Makana Meyer

Great gluten free ramen!

Isabella Marchese

Got glutened. Do not eat here

Ryan Fonville

Food was good, Korean beef was a little sweet for my liking. I like that they have a gluten free menu

Dirk Rousseau

Awesome sushi and safe for people with gluten allergies!!

Shook RMD7

We have in the past had several great experiences at restaurant. My wife, who has a gluten allergy, and I had made a reservation many weeks in advance for a dinner event last weekend. I noted her gluten allergy on the reservation. A member of the restaurant staff called me two hours before our Saturday night reservation to advise that they could not accommodate us with the allergy -- without any concern or regard for the lack of notice and the impact this would have on our dinner plans. I spoke to a manager who also offered no help at all. I wrote to the restaurant's management via the web site and they never responded. It was all very poorly handled. We will not be going there again.

Alexander Dornstauder

Pho 14 is a great pho restaurant and has certainly earned it's various Asian/Vietnamese/Pho accolades. The atmosphere is casual, with several televisions in corners, but m not enough to distract entirely from conversation. The are very friendly and helpful, open to answering any questions. I was informed that "everything about the pho is gluten free" and this was confirmed by the delicious meal that I had. The dark meat chicken was great and the broth was not salty, but rather flavorful without relying on too much sodium. I will certainly be going again. tl;dr - Great food, atmosphere, and staff. Gluten friendly. Will definitely be visiting again.

Julianna Greenberg

Fantastic food, went with a Vegan and Gluten-free friend and she had several options to choose from. We both loved everything we ate!

Jessica Martin

Very good quality fish with decent prices. Lunch specials are great and varied as well. Cool atmosphere. They have gluten free soy sauce, but I wouldn’t call this place “gluten free-friendly.” I got the chirachi lunch with salad (no dressing) and I didn’t detect any soy sauce in it. The chirachi bowl (below) isn’t marinaded but is very tasty!

Esha Potter

This was an absolutely amazing experience! The sushi is phenomenal! They do have gluten free options for sushi and appetizers!

Adam Billen

The woman who runs the place is incredibly nice and is always helpful with making my gluten allergy work. They make the crispy beef gluten free and it doesnt seem to be very cross contaminated (I have celiacs). Absolutely scrumptious.

Kimberly Todd

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