Soo Yuan Restaurant

Typical but tasty Chinese food, at a reasonable price (especially for Calistoga!) Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options (as well as vegan and gluten free possibilities) I had the Szechuan eggplant lunch special... yum!

During our visit to Calistoga, we were in search of food options that catered to my gluten and dairy sensitivity. On a Tuesday, we stumbled upon Soo Yuan restaurant, which displayed multiple signs indicating "gluten-free options available." However, to our disappointment, the restaurant was closed that day. Undeterred, we returned the following day, Wednesday, and were promptly seated by a courteous server who was attentive to our inquiries. I opted for the house special fried rice, a delightful combination of BBQ pork, shrimp, chicken, and various meats. While the taste was satisfactory, I felt it could have been seasoned a tad more. Additionally, I ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings, making sure to confirm their gluten-free status with the server. After checking with the chef, she informed me that they were not GF due to the batter but that they could make them GF for me. When the wings came out, I could immediately see that they were battered. I am grateful that I double-checked, as the wings were taken back to the kitchen, and the chef kindly prepared a gluten-free version without the batter. The chicken wings turned out to be hot, juicy, and flavorful. Despite the initial mishap with the battered wings, my overall experience at Soo Yuan was positive. The restaurant staff was accommodating, and the quality of the food, aside from the minor seasoning adjustment, met my expectations