cute Japanese gluten free cafe
Loved their vege tempura noodles! Really fresh ingredients and clear but flavorful broth
They also have mochi, donuts, sushi rolls, onigiris to choose from
My girlfriend is a celiac and am so thankful they put effort and time in catering for my requirements. We had a wide variety of choices to choose from and the food came out amazing. Would definitely come again.
Great knowledge of coeliacs. Will offer gluten free bread and ensure gluten free pasta is not cross contaminated when cooked in kitchen.
Amazing quality. Just be wary if ordering a drink, they do use “pasta” straws.
My wife is vegan and I like to join her when she wants to eat at vegan only places. Most places are pretty boring and gimmicky, especially around Newtown where it seems people just give 5 stars because they're excited that another vegan restaurant has opened, even if it's really bad (and there's plenty of bad ones...). But Golden Lotus is fantastic! Easily on par, if not better than most Asian restaurants I've been to! I now make it a habit to go there often and try something new each time.
Personally, I don't like the whole fake meat thing, plus it generally contains gluten, which I'm allergic to, so I stick with tofu dishes instead. They're not bad, it's just that if you're going to quit meat, then why bother with fake meat? Bothers me... Real vegan food doesn't need to contain fake meat. Real vegan food is just beautifully prepared plants with outstanding flavours, and there is plenty of that going around. The fake meat thing is a gimmick, and generally way over priced. I'll have real vegetables thanks.
I'm looking forward to coming back tonight! I wonder what I'll try next...
I’m gluten free and I ordered the penne carbonara pasta There. The pasta was really well cooked and added a marvellous amount of pepper. The amount of bacon was generous, the sauce was perfect, However, when I got to the bottom of the plate there was a bit too much oil
If I could give them more stars I would because OMG! Even if you are not a vegan this spot is absolutely to die for! My mom and I went for the first time today and got the curry with gluten free bread! Another amazing thing is the majority of the menu is gluten free or upon request can be gluten free which is such a perk! Adam the owner is so kind and the other staff were so sweet and attentive! They have amazing smoothies and other delicious food options….you bettaaaaa RUN not walk asap😋! Also the portions are very generous (could be 2 meals) and are filled with flavor! Definitely a spot we will be again!
This was our first visit to Delhi o Delhi and we were only sorry that we hadn’t been there earlier.
The dishes we had were all very tasty and the right amount of spice for our palettes. There were very good wines to choose from and the service was of a high standard. Our waiter was very attentive with our dietary needs and was sure to let us know that the dessert we ordered with another waiter contained gluten. (I thanked him and let him know I was choosing not to have dessert and wanted my friends to try this delicacy). It was greatly appreciated that the waiter made that effort to make sure I wouldn’t get sick.
We had a really enjoyable dinner and we all loved every dish. The Harissa Macchli Tikka was new for all of us and we loved it! The serving sizes were perfect for the four of us and was very reasonably priced. We were all very happy with our experience tonight. Thank you.
The signature strawberry watermelon cake is refreshing at the right level of sweetness. It takes so much effort to make a beautiful cake. It is gluten free and I hope it can be both gluten fee and dairy free so that my boy can try it.
My friends and I had a wonderful dinner here on New Year's Eve. Nothing was too much trouble for the restaurant and they catered beautifully for our gluten-free and vegan guests, and the staff were very welcoming. The food was delicious. Thank you for a lovely evening, we will definitely be back!
My gf and I went and it was fabulous. We got the set menu and as a celiac, it was tremendous. For $55, the set menu is definitely worth the money, and they don’t even charge extra for gluten free pasta. The staff were welcoming and friendly, providing excellent service, to which a 20% tip felt justified.
Chose the restaurant as they had lots of GF options on the menu. Advised I was coeliac and waiter confirmed everything would be gluten free. Half way through the set menu I was vomiting. Waiter apologised as he’d forgotten to tell the chef about my dietery requirements. As compensation I was offered a glass of house wine! Said I probably shouldn’t be charged for the set menu meal given I had thrown it back up and it wasn’t what I ordered. Was offered a glass of complimentary house wine when we’d bought a nice bottle (also thrown up) wasn’t appropriate compensation for being poisoned and ruining a Friday night out with friends. Waiter was stressed and said Manager wouldn’t allow it but he personally would pay for my meal. He was a young guy and we said we didn’t want him paying personally and could we see the manager. Manager refused to see us and the waiter was clearly scared of his manager. Our bottle of wine was deducted but sure the waiter had it taken out of his wages and I paid $88 for a meal I threw up. Didn’t push the payment for the meal as I didn’t want the waiter to lose his job. Cruel management, poorly trained waiters, don’t go if you have allergies, left with an empty stomach, sore throat and a terrible dining experience feeling worried about the waiter. Manager needs to train their staff, be accountable and lead and serve with compassion.
Incredible food. Really good communication (I’m coeliac and they asked all the right questions). Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Easiest 5 star I’ve ever given.
Love the fusion between Japanese and Mexican! The miso salmon taco was delicious and unique. The tacos shell is definitely contributing to this fusion. They offer gluten free option which is great!
The first time I went here was at least 4 years ago and it’s still as great now as it was then. Back then I had a lamb and pomegranate dish (might be similar to the lamb fattah) that was just banging. This time I had the vegetarian plate (subbed bread for salad to make gluten free) which was also delicious. Everything’s so fresh, you can tell by tasting it.
Staff are friendly and efficient, and the vibe is casual and bustling. Be sure to get in before 6:30PM if you want a table, as it is very much a takeaway spot so seating is limited.
Advertised as having gluten free options but they share frying oil and don’t wipe down the plate that other gluten containing food is cooked on - avoid if coeliac! This was kindly communicated by the server but think it should be more explicit that the ‘gluten free’ options on the menu aren’t actually gluten free. We ate elsewhere.
This place is AMAZING that it is even better than places I visited in the heart of Istanbul! 100% authentic!! I am visiting from Melbourne with my friend and she took me here for an authentic Turkish cuisine and she wasn't wrong! She wanted me to try the grills but what blew my mind was the stuffed vegetables! Home made with love ❤️ The meats were also very juicey and tender and cooked to perfection! I even took it home re-heated it and it was still very juicey and delicious! Very fresh foods! I am coeliac though and I've let them know I am gluten free and although they went above and beyond and out of their way the stuffed vegetables had bulgur which is not GF so please be extra cautious with allergies guys as coeliac is a very serious disease!!
One of my favourite restaurants in Newtown. The most consistent restaurant around. Great portion sizes, gluten free options, kind staff. Probably been here about 30+ times 😆
If you see this restaurant but you don't walk in, you don't know what you're missing! They have a very wide variety of food to choose from, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and soft juicy meat dumplings, how thoughtful 🥹🥹🥹Low prices and high quality food! It is my favorite restaurant on enmore road! If you're here for the first time, you can't go wrong with the deep fried eggplant , Mongolian series, and small pork soupy dumplings! And a $10 cocktail to go with it! So enjoyable!
Great handmade pastries and glutenfree brownies with cherries
Excellent coffee
Good fresh camomille tea
And a place to side inside and on the boardwalk
Great rooftop bar and food options including Gluten Free for anyone who is Coeliac. This bar has three levels and is easy to access, being so close to the Newtown train station. The Peri Peri Burger, Falafel Burger and Atlantic Salmon were all wonderful. Perfect sized portions for my family friends and I. Dog friendly spot, too, and not very busy on a Monday so a good option if you want a quiet spot on a non peak day. My only problem is the bathroom situation on the top outdoor rooftop section. The bathroom was disgusting on a quiet Monday and there was pee all over the toilet seats. The bathroom is a shared men's and women's so ladies beware of this really vile choice. Also the taps are awful and difficult to turn on/off if you aren't quite strong. You also get a nice blast of water on you from the water pressure and the strange sink to tap distance. Besides that gross bathroom, we had a great time here.
LAZY LUNCH REVIEW
Being a lifelong vegan, I’ve not had much experience with Japanese food, as it’s traditionally quite meat centric. To further complicate matters, I’m gluten, chilli and edamame sensitive…argh!
However, our eldest son has been encouraging us to try his favourite restaurant of its type, Kimusabi Sushi
in Newtown.
Knowing Peter’s other eatery, Vandal Sydney, and his fabulous grocery store, Greens Super Market we had no doubt of Kimusabi’s high quality offerings. I just wasn’t sure if my allergies could be catered for adequately.
How wrong was I you ask? About as wrong as could be and more! Our lazy lunch there last weekend was out of this world. The food was simply sensational, the service was second to none and the atmosphere was just lovely.
To top it off, our little rescued K9 son, Charlie, was welcomed in the alfresco section. Plus he was spoiled for attention by our gorgeous wait staff.
Speaking of the wait staff, I must mention the lengths they went to, in order to find suitable dishes that I would enjoy and not regret later.
The whole experience was wonderful and we cannot recommend Kimusabi highly enough. We will be back at the first opportunity, with bells on and a big appetite.
https://www.kimusabi.com.au/
This place has a reputation and stood the test of time for a reason.
In the sea of hipster American style burger chains these guys do real quality Aussie burgers, like the ones we grew up with. And gosh damn do they do that well 😋😋😋
They have great vego and gluten free options too.
We had a great evening at Stinking Bishops last week. The selection of cheeses of course was amazing but the rest of the food was also delicious.
The servers were welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly.
The ladies made sure I had enough gluten free crackers to go with the cheese and charcuterie.
I would recommend this place if you're looking for top notch food, service and wine in a comfortable and cozy setting.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My partner and I just dined there, and I must say that both food and service were really amazing. They also have a large range of gluten free options that satisfied my partner’s coeliac diet.
The staff are great and the venue is wonderfull. I ordered veggie burger ( with the vegan and gluten free option ) unfortunately it was a massive disappointment, no sauce, no flavour, bad presentation ( we had a good laugh about the presentation and more when we realised that there was an egg) we asked the lovely waitress if it was GF and vegan again and she said yes..... we didn't want to make a drama because it was very busy. My meal was terrible but I love the garden. PLEASE GF VEGAN are so easy to make I love cooking I can show you ?
We came for a friend's birthday dinner and were greeted at the door by friendly, welcoming staff.
The restaurant is cosy and well decorated. The food is really lovely and quite good value for money and the drinks are great.
I am ceoliac, and they were able to point out the gluten free dishes to me and make amendments to some dishes for greater choice (such as no batter on the fish).
I had a very nice Dinner at Turkuaz, lovely Gluten free options. We had Stuffed Vine Leaves as Entree, Lamb Kavurma and Imam Bayildi, every dish was beautifully presented and very tasty. Could recommend all of them and would have again. Service was great and staff very friendly, restaurant atmosphere warm and welcoming. We also had a very nice bottle of Turkish Rose. A bit pricey but a nice treat. The restaurant is BYO during the week but not on weekends. Including wine we spent appr. 70.00 per person.
Lovely cosy place to get some work done over a coffee or eat some great tasting authentic Balinese food with some friends (so tasty). Gluten free friendly.
Ordered a Gluten Free Margarita and Vegetarian pizza. Customer service was great. The pizzas were made fresh and had a good amount of toppings.
Great gluten free base and pizza overall. Would rate it 10/10 and will definitely go back.
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Hikaru Japanese Courtyard Restaurant
Suite 5/134-140 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
I love the interior of inside!
My partner had a beef burger and I had a chicken avocado sandwich ( gluten free). Mine was ok and he said his one was delicious!
Totally disagree with the article about this place was chosen for the best banana bread in Sydney. It was a very dry banana bread and came with weird ricotta cinnamon cheese spread which I didn’t understand. Gluten free banana bread was more like muffin. Coffee wasn’t that bad but We literally waited 30 minutes get a simple coffee.
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