Top 50 Gluten-Free Asian Dining Spots Across Vancouver

Michael Persaud

In the land of sushi in Vancouver this restaurant hits at a solid okay. I say that because it advertises itself as gluten free which was the main draw for us. We made a reservation which seems like it’s mandatory. The tuna tataki, karaage and tempura we ordered was great. The gyoza was a big let down. It was made with rice paper and resembled an egg roll more but it also fell apart and came stacked on top of each other. I wouldn’t consider them gyoza. The service was okay but once the restaurant was half full it was non existent. Something that most may not care about but I noticed was we all got different plates and there were no side plates for soy sauce or other sauces. Table setting was lack luster. For gluten free it was decent but I hope they continue to work on their GF options into the future.

Justin Malhi

Service and atmosphere are great but food is beyond mid and overpriced considering the lack of real flavour, definitely not the most enjoyable sushi, iki is miles better for gluten free folks. But this place was alright.

Kaila Motz

BEST PLACE FOR GLUTEN FREE/VEGAN FINE DINING!!! Super fancy, absolutely delicious, amazing atmosphere with the live musicians. My fiance and I were swooning over how luxurious our anniversary dinner was. Its been a long time since we've found a place that meets our dietary restrictions AND makes us feel like we had a real fancy night out. Cannot recommend this place enough. Also, try the silk route feast! Its worth every penny!!🤤

Linda Gavsie

Lots of options for celiacs

John Dreyer

We have been going to Asian’s with our family for years and it is the closest we have found to a UK curry in Vancouver - which is a huge compliment as the best curry restaurants in the world are in the UK! Chef Rick has been in this business for over 45 years and he makes everyone feel welcome. All dishes are freshly prepared. He is there early every day prepping all the ingredients. For diabetics it is particularly good - he does not use sugar but instead does magic with onions to introduce a sweetness. This makes the butter chicken the best ever. I can eat here without the food spiking my blood sugars at all - as long as I don’t stuff in too much Nan! The Tandoori mix grill is the best I have had. Mushroom matter is a favorite as is Lamb Sag. Did I mention the butter chicken! He often gives our grandkids a box of home made sweets to go. Gluten free options available and ample free parking on the street outside. I have noticed that Prices have not gone up since before COVID - go along as you won’t be disappointed.

Micki Steedman

None of their ramen broths are currently gluten free as they are using regular soy sauce. The server mentioned something to do with tariffs and their gf soy sauce delivery but wasn’t able to say when they broths would be gf again. Their website still advertises gfo for their ramen so I recommend calling before you go.

A M

Went here tonight with my mom and we had a lovely time! Our male bartender was fantastic. Gluten free options are available and taste great! The sushi was fantastic. I definitely recommend coming here.

Malcolm Fletcher

Best little gem in Vancouver. Seasonal menu with fantastic tastes of Vietnam with attentive staff and exceptional gluten free options!

Michelle Sample

Julias H

Great food at an awesome price, terrific service and extensive gluten-free options. Highly recommend the chopped scallop roll.

Gilbert Purtell

Coralie A-M

Seemed to have a lot of gluten friendly options and some gluten free. Waitress was really nice and was telling me which options were safe for coeliac. Food was delicious ! Long wait time to get a table (4) even on a Tuesday night

Aislinn Flanagan

I’ve always loved coming here. Today was probably my 6th-8th visit, and I can say with confidence that Hello Nori is very consistent. The yellowtail hand roll with Shiso leaf added is my favourite. The by the glass sake options are great and they all pair well with the rolls. Lisa was my server today and she was excellent. She checked in lots and made sure that the chef was aware of my gluten intolerance. Gold star for Hello Nori, I will be back!

Natasha Chan

Loved our experience at Minami - we had a bunch of dietary restrictions and were celebrating our wedding which they thoughtfully provided us with a surprise dairy free/ gluten free dessert 🙏🏼 service was excellent, we loved the aburis, brussel sprouts (try it!) and how fresh the sashimi was!

Patricia Anne Caretero

Excellent restaurant! The only downside is the wait time (about 1 hour) as it is walk-in only and you cannot call to place your name on the waitlist over the phone. Nonetheless, great food and servers. We really appreciated how knowledgeable about they are about gluten allergies. We strongly recommend getting the fresh wasabi (3 dollars extra).

Gillian OneGiantPedal

Went tonight for dinner. There were a number of marked GF options on the menu and others that I thought would be also. We asked about the Tasting Menu and my wheat-specific allergy (I’m not entirely gluten free). The server was knowledgeable and checked with the kitchen to ensure all items would be suitable. They made a few substitutions - specifically the soy based sauces were replaced with a mushroom based sauces. It was an amazing meal. 100% recommend.

Yo Ru

Probably great for people with no dietary restrictions. Came here as a celiac with a vegan friend, both ended up with questionable plates. Struggled to find appropriate items in the menu. I said gluten free for an allergy, got told the wasabi on my plate has gluten so they put it on the edge. Vegan friend struggled to find anything suitable, ended up with a lot of egg in his order. Nice pictures of food, no way to ensure the safety of the order. Nice vibes. If you want to be sure of your dietary needs and you have transport then I recommend my favourite, Loku Sushi in East Van. They’re small but you know what you’re getting.

Miriam Tipps

Matt Schmitt

Sushi was okay. I’ve had better. Didn’t taste super fresh, but it was alright. Nice to have gluten free options. Forgot to include chop sticks in my bag, and since I am travelling and staying at a hotel, I had to use my fingers, not ideal, but not the end of the world. I’d try somewhere else next time. Staff was not overly friendly.

Taylor Revert

This place was bomb. The staff were so lovely and attentive - I heard our waiter speak at least three different languages fluently. They have a whole gluten-free menu which is pretty much unheard of for a Chinese restaurant. The food was wonderful, the drinks were wonderful, the vibe was wonderful.

Christine Gould

Best gluten free prawn tempura!

Aman Bhayani

Maenam used to be my favourite spots pre-covid. There food was delicious, like no other, and they gave good portions sizes. Even pre-covid this place was not cheap, but the price you paid matched the quality of service and food, so it didn't matter. This time, such a disappointment. Me and a friend came by to celebrate my belated birthday dinner a few weeks ago, and it was such a let down, that I'm writing this review a few weeks later. Cost was $130.00 CAD for 1 Soup, 1 appetizer, 2 entrées and rice. The soup was good, the meatball appetizer definitely NOT WORTH IT. The entrées were TINY, FLAVORLESS, and DRY. Could have basically just been an appetizer. We ordered: Squid, and stir-fried beef. In addition, before they used to make the Pad-Thai gluten-free and now they don't, only offering the vegan version. Why would I pay $26 for Pad Thai that has no meat? Not worth the price for the amount of food and quality we received. Maenam, you've lost a loyal customer.

Ann Echavarria

Liam Vegh

Staff was so friendly and helpful. Food comes out fast, and is so delicious. Prices are super affordable. Awesome atmosphere. My friend has a handful of allergies and sensitivities and the staff accommodated him perfectly (gluten, dairy)

David Carden

Michael Persaud

Really awesome Vietnamese restaurant with tons of gluten free options as well as regular options. Prices are super fair. We got the Shaken beef and Duck curry (GF) and both were super delicious. Can’t wait to come back

Bronson Fulsom

Delicious food and very accommodating for a celiac fellow like myself!

Vanessa Pires

Came here for a late dinner, chose it because of the gluten free options, proximity to the hotel and the reviews! Very fun spot, live dj, just a really fun ambience and the staff is so friendly. All around positive vibes. This is very much a spot I’d come with friends, food to share and yummy drinks! The service is slow but I think it works out nice because it stretches out your dinner time bs hurrying through. Miso cucumbers were SO good and the fries, yummmm! The chicken wings were a little too salty for me but I think mainly since I wasn’t drinking alcohol but a mocktail. I’d come again for sure though!

Shilpa Parveen

LOVED IT! It was so easy to order Gluten free sushi. The food was definitely worth it. If you are looking for really yummy gluten and dairy free sushi, definitely try this place out. 🫶🏽 The place was super clean and the ambiance was lovely!

S S

This was incredible sushi. It's genuinely the best tasting meal I had in Vancouver. Maybe even the best veggie sushi I've ever had, actually... the eggplant ended up being a surprising favourite - normally I don't go for it, but the flavours and sauces were perfect. The raspberry was also a refreshing new flavour combo that I loved. Also, don't get me started on the sauces... Urgh the sauces!! I need to come back and try everything else... Thanks for such a wonderful meal 🙏 (also, it was great to have so many gluten free options!!)

Gina Thomas

Lee Madruga

Definitely a 5 out of 5! Great food, all plant based options, and also a very accommodating gluten free menu. Definitely going back multiple times. Found a gem.

Crystal C

Big shout out to the staff at Heritage Asian Eatery! We attended an event there this weekend, and were wowed by the ambiance, the food, and the hospitality of the staff. Our friends couldn’t get enough of the veggie spring rolls, the salt & pepper prawns, and the prawn toast! Also a note- I had two delicious gluten free dishes, and was very thankful to the staff for going out of their way to accommodate & provide a safe option!

Kim Lutz

Beware when ordering the rice noodles, if you are ordering because they are gluten free. On two occasions in the last 6 weeks, I ended up with regular noodles, even though the order slip clearly shows that I ordered rice noodles (GF). As someone that eats gf due to an intolerance, this is not ok.

Garfield Garcia

Marie Mc

David Fritz

John Robinson

Jeremy Rolland

Don Wu

Kayley Selcuk

We were a group of 7 and about half of us had the tasting menu while the remainder ordered a la carte. I loved that they offer this option as many tasting menus require whole table participation. It seems we ordered after another large group so we didn’t get our first course for 45 minutes after ordering. After that, the pacing improved. However, the service we received was quite strange. Every single time our server topped off a water glass, he spilled quite a bit on the table and never once acknowledged it. I could see the odd mis-pour on a long table but it was consistent. A couple of us had napkins completely saturated in water from cleaning this up repeatedly. He seemed very aloof and wasn’t the level of attentiveness I would expect at this price point. The portions were great and the mushroom dish and sablefish were standouts. I have celiac and they didn’t need to modify any of the courses that I noticed which was a pleasant surprise. Overall I felt the tasting menu was great value and the ambiance is lovely, just disappointing service.

Davida Delaney

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Christine Butler

Carrie Bell

Maria Burciaga

David Kornegay