YAMATO

I have celiac disease and I have to adhere to a strict gluten free diet. As we were sat, our server asked if anyone at the table had any food allergies. Although celiac disease isn’t an allergy but an auto immune disorder, I raised my hand and told him no gluten for me. He informed me that the only salad dressing I could have was shrimp sauce. He also said that I would be given steamed rice and my food would be prepared first. Additionally, if I would bring in an unopened bottle of GF soy sauce next time, they would prepare the food with that for me. He didn’t mention anything about the soup containing gluten, but I ate it and had no reaction. Salad was ok too. I ordered the mahi mahi and the chef prepared it as he started the vegetables and before he used any sauce. He asked if lemon, salt, and pepper was ok on my food and I said yes. He served me my food, and then continued to prepare for the rest of the table using soy and teriyaki sauces. My food was delicious and definitely gluten free. My husband had the Yakinuku and said it was delicious. Our chef and server (I think his name was Rob) were very attentive and entertaining and even did a fabulous job at calming a young boy at the table who initially was scared of the fire at other tables. He was clapping by the time our chef used fire on our table. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars for food is because the restaurant did not have GF soy sauce, but I will definitely bring a bottle next time.

Hot food, cold drinks. Chef was excellent, interactive and prepared all of our steaks to proper cook temperature. Our waitress Molly was friendly, fast and efficient! She was also very knowledgeable of the menu and which items were safe for gluten-free diet. Very impressed and will certainly dine there again when visiting our Chanticleer!