Top 7 Gluten-Free Asian Spots to Explore in Beltline, Calgary

Chloë Chapdelaine

This is one of the first places I’ve had gluten-free Chinese food, and it reminds me of my childhood when my parents would treat me to (regular) Chinese food before I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Both my mom and I have celiac disease and have eaten here with confidence, as they have separate fryers to keep you safe. The ginger beef, sesame chicken, sweet and sour pork, and dumplings are my favourites (I couldn’t pick just one 🙊), and I’ve come here time and time again. AND- If you’re in for a crazy time, I recommend dining in after a late night out on the town (I won’t spoil the surprise but let me tell you, it’s unlike any dining experience I’ve ever had before and was unforgettable…).

Jessica Speed

Pros: - Most of the menu can be made gluten free - JFK is a really tasty - We had a great server - Cool wall graffiti, lots to look at Cons: - Ramen made me feel sick had the regular Tonkotsu - Two employees or ex employees were super drunk yelling at the bar. The restaurant was empty so it was a little obnoxious - The restaurant smells like spray paint - The employees had all their stuff thrown onto a table, looked messy

George Visan

Normally like dining here but had a negative experience tonight. My partner was gluten poisoned despite being very clear with the server — she was given standard tempura and told they were gluten free. The manager did however offer to comp her bill. That was nice. The nori on my hand rolls was soft and stale, but they're supposed to be crunchy. Didn't have more than one bite and the server said they're always like that... but they're not. To top it off, we waited 20 minutes for our bill and all the "comp'd" items were still on there so we had to request another bill. Then our server ghosted us when it came to take payment and we had to find a server from another section. The tempura was great, but overall the value for food is not great, and this experience kind of ruined the previous positive ones I've had.

Lync

Great food, quality is perfect. Easy to order and food is quick, some bowls have less flavor some have more, vegatarian and gluten free options

Wing Chen

Amazing amazing. Saw a Guy Fieri YouTube video about this place and yea, it lives up to his high praises. Had the sate pho and the pork belly saseme donut. The broth was so aromatic and they do not cheap out on ingredients. Yes it is priced higher than other places but IMO it's worth it with the quality of food. You can tell the amount of effort they put into it. Service is great, wife is celiac and they were knowledgeable about it and able to accommodate. It's inside a modern food hall and has a great buzz to it. Looking forward to try the other vendors but that could be hard because I would definitely revisit Pure street food again. Highly highly recommend!

Marie-Noel Voyer

In all my years living in Calgary I’ve never been here. I even remember the commercials as a child. It was such a fun time!! The food was great, the experience fun, and the chef funny. I think I’ll definitely be back!! I eat gluten free and they prepared my food in the back and I haven’t had any issues. So good job on serving gluten free!!

Jayson Kang

It is hard to find a better sushi place in Calgary than Midori. You can really tell there is passion and care from everyone involved for their craft; they are a must try for anyone who lives in or is visiting Calgary. As the name suggests they are a quaint Japanese-styled sushi restaurant that works hard to present items in an elegant fashion. Their selection is truly diverse and refined, and of the many times I’ve been there, all of their menu items have never disappointed. The sushi was all outstandingly fresh and delicious. Their in-house special salad was crisp, clean, and refreshing, and quickly became one of my favorite food items. It is also made completely gluten free. This is one of those restaurants that, anytime I visit, I am always left satisfied!