Shalimar Restaurant

This is one of my favorite restaurants! They can make anything but samosas gluten free, and can make most sauces dairy free. I love being able to have naan again! My favorites are lamb boti kebab, tandoori chicken, chicken vindaloo, vegetable pakora, chicken pakora. I've heard their chicken tikka masala is wonderful, but haven't had them make it dairy-free for me yet.

I have the severest wheat allergy. It’s like a peanut allergy except with wheat. I carry an epipen, liquid Benadryl, famotadine and my nebulizer with medication at all times. If I’m exposed to even a slight cross contamination of wheat in my food, within 15 minutes I’ll be struggling to breath and have dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and seizures. My body’s reaction to wheat is more severe and immediate than a celiac reaction (and I know the celiac reaction well because my brother has celiac). The staff here was knowledgeable, considerate and did their utmost to make sure I did not chose any items that would give me a problem. Honestly the restaurant staff is a HUGE part of what makes a dining experience safe or deadly for me. If they brush me off then I know I’m in trouble. That was not the case here. I ate safely and enjoyed my meal without consequence. I highly recommend this place for anyone with wheat or gluten issues. Of course the kitchen does not have dedicated spaces for gluten free items BUT like I said the staff did their utmost and that alone makes a place worth it and safe for me. So if you come, just have a conversation and let them know your limitations and what’s safe and not safe for you. I’m sure they will accommodate you as they did with me.

This is my new favorite place! The food is amazing and if you have gluten sensitivity most of the menu is gluten free.