Sake Japanese steakhouse & Bar

It has taken me years to find a hibachi restaurant in the DMV that can accommodate a gluten allergy. I have celiac disease and so it’s incredibly difficult to eat a lot of types of asian food due to soy sauce, let alone something like hibachi on a shared grill. I called ahead to the restaurant and they told me they weren’t busy and could accommodate my allergy. My partner and I were sat alone at a hibachi grill that was fully wiped down and the servers and chef were all extremely careful with ensuring whatever I ordered would be safe. They had gluten free soy sauce and garlic butter. I spoke directly with the chef as well as several servers. They were honestly overly cautious with what they thought may contain gluten (so I clarified ingredients to know what I could have) but truly I felt so respected and accepted in this environment. It’s nothing fancy but it’s excellent food, really good hibachi “performance” by the chef, an an incredibly kind staff. I will absolutely be returning. Even witnessed 3 separate birthday celebrations they did while we were there — each with a neon sign, dessert, candle and song. The staff is extremely wholesome! Having celiac disease and a gluten allergy can be frustrating, but Sake Japanese Steakhouse was able to not only accommodate my allergy and cook gluten free hibachi on the grill, but they did it with a smile!