Top 20 Gluten-Free Asian Culinary Gems to Explore in San Francisco

LaiJien

My friend and I arrived shortly after Dragon Well opened and were warmly greeted by the owner, Christina. The restaurant was already full, so we wandered around the neighborhood for 15 minutes before returning and getting promptly seated. We ordered off the gluten-free menu, and Evan helped narrow our choices to the GF Scallops, Prawns, and Calamari in “Bird’s Nest.” We also got the GF Vegetable Fried Rice. Both dishes were just fantastic - well seasoned, and the seafood was cooked to perfection! The potato “bird’s nest” was delicate and added the perfect crunch, and the calamari was incredibly tender. We were delighted to find the iced teas we ordered had lychees in them. On our way out, Alex thanked us for coming and wished us well. I’m Chinese and am very picky about Chinese food, and it was legit. Add the stellar service and warm vibe, and Dragon Well is a definite winner in my book. I can’t wait to come back.

Jeshka BodyArt

Incredible bowl of noodles! I have a gluten-free diet so it can be hard to find good pho/ramen. And the photo speaks for itself on how much I liked my bowl of rice noodles! Perfectly cooked and seasoned meat, rich broth, and just the right amount. I loved having the extras on the side so that I could personalize the flavoring. As for the atmosphere, I loved the Disco music softly playing but the chairs were a little uncomfortable.

Emily Ou

Food was ok, came out quickly and service was great but it was busy and relatively loud while we were dining. The ramen was the most disappointing to me- noodles seemed borderline overcooked and the broth was just salty but with little actual flavour. I found it to be some of the more blah vegan dishes I’ve had in a while. It was either super spicy or just tasted like rice. The vegan cream cheese seemed a little off to be honest but that’s on me for not saying anything. I will say they’re great at accommodating allergies as I’ve heard they’ve accommodated gluten free + avocado allergy.

Setu Upadhya

I'm a big fan of moonbowls! -Excellent taste! I had the tofu bowl and really enjoyed the various toppings (you get upto 5). My favorites: fresno chiles, roasted corn, citrus kale. -Fast delivery, everything was very fresh -Vegans, vegetarians and gluten free people can easily order. Love that the menu is so nicely labeled. -Other favorites: The various sauces (ginger-soy and creamy sesame), and sweet potato dumplings

a ricci

Crowded isles where you can find all things Asian, fresh fish, inexpensive fruits/veggies. Don't expect specialty organic, gluten free, keto labels here.

Mandy Motl

One of my favorite restaurants in SF! So many naturally gluten free options. The catfish, bun cha, and the chow fun are amazing. Highly recommend

Emma C Siegel

Fantastic food and very lively energy! I have celiac disease and I was so excited to find gluten free options here and our server was knowledgeable about allergies. Every dish is made to order so they're able to make customizations based on dietary needs. Cocktails were awesome too. Super excited to have found this spot, looking forward to coming back soon.

Ellen K

Obsessed with this place! Can't believe we now live 2 minutes walk from it. Their thom kha soup is so delicious and creamy, my wife is addicted to it. Love that they have a variety of Thai and Laotian style dishes, which you don't find often. Their noodles are such glutenous goodness, really hits the spot when you want some comfort food.

Mary Maas

THE BEST Ramen I've had! Can't wait to go back and try a different one. I had the signature pork, and the pork belly just melts in your mouth....not the broth!. Delicious! Also HUGE selling point, which brought us there was the Gluten Free Ramen!. My kiddo, who is GF said the noodles were just ok, but the rest of the soup was yummy!. Can't find many GF Ramen places so we will definitely be back! The desserts are fun and tasty as well!

christina ellerby

sweet and sour chicken

Carla Pinzón Gaytán

I didn’t dine here but I called to ask if celiac friendly (it is not). GF noodles and broth but they use the same water for the GF and non GF noodles.

Eric

The best non-sauced gluten-free chicken wings I've ever had. SOOOOO crispy, thanks to the cornstarch batter. And the beef and eggplant is also delicious!

Stephen Matzat

This cozy little spot 'on the bridge' offered a delicious dining experience with a super friendly (and funny) waiter. The Loco Moco was umami-in-my-tummy, ✔️. A gluten-free friend in our party was delighted to find something to eat as well in this otherwise gluten-forward part of town.

Erin Kennedy

Delicious ramen, cute 2nd story shop. Definitely satisfied my ramen craving! And they even had gluten free noodles

Suki Skye

Super fresh and tasty! Our awesome server offered a gluten free menu when I mentioned it, which is amazing.

Aly F

Highly sensitive celiac here and this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Was amazing and the staff made me feel so comfortable. Had zero reaction. Food was awesome. Highly recommend

Luisa

Many vegan ramen dishes and gluten-free ramen noodle alternatives!

Logan Whalen

The BEST breakfast/brunch I have ever had ever! Everything was delicious. The service was incredible. Everyone was so nice. Can’t wait to go back and try more menu items next time. This time we had a Benedict with chicken mango sausage and an omelette that was to die for! And the flight of bacon!!! Soooo good!! The coffee was good! My partner is gluten free and even the gluten free bread was fantastic! Everything! Yum!

Samir Jain

Lots of gluten free options. Awesome

Risa Wood

To say my dinner at State Bird was outstanding does not do the staff, the food, or the service proper justice. I’m gluten intolerant (medical, not a dietary choice). Shawna, our server, and Hattie, the manager for the evening, not only ensured that the entire staff knew of the allergy, but went above and beyond to write out a menu for me, detailing what dishes could and could not be modified as well as what dishes were safe. As a first-time customer here, I could safely make informed decisions even with their dim-sum style of service. The impeccable attention to detail came from all staff members, and I was notified of possible modifications for every dish being brought around. I felt so incredibly comfortable, accommodated for, and taken care of while navigating a serious allergy in this Michelin Star restaurant. Modifications can be a hassle and a half for the kitchen sometimes, especially with such a curated menu, and it felt like the most natural thing in the world here. Our service was smooth and easy, which was a breath of fresh air. The food was spectacular: not only was there a wide variety of safe dishes to choose from, even the dishes that were modified were phenomenal, as if the lack of gluten was never a factor at all. At all. As in, seriously, GET the state bird with provisions and the whole shebang, because even when gluten-free the fried quail is astounding. The pork belly salad was brilliantly balanced, and the ice cream sandwich was an incredible end to our meal. Cleanliness, attention to detail, friendly service, and seamless communication across the board were the cherry on top for this absolutely phenomenal meal. Thank you, State Bird Provisions, for the delicious experience. We’ll certainly be back for more.

Igor Polishchuk

Tasty food, super friendly and helpful staff. They took exceptional care about my gluten-free needs. The ambiance is not bad, but it is very noisy, as the restaurant is large. They have rooms to accommodate large private parties.

Gabe Sulkes

Tasty gluten free Burmese food with a nice ambiance. It’s just overpriced for what it is

Mia Cambi

gluten free dumplings are delicious

Manny

Love the gluten free options here. The food is good and the hot and sour soup is my favorite.

Sylvia Chia

Went for the happy hour and it was yummy! Honestly, not a huge price difference between happy hour and non happy hour pricing (avg $1 difference), so don't feel the need to rush down. Edamame was surprisingly spicy, scallops were yummy but the tuna nigiri was disappointing and tasted fishy. My favorite was the extinguisher roll (not part of the happy hour), but it came with fire and was very yummy!! Great thing about this place is that their menu has gluten free options labelled out and their soy sauce is gluten free too!

Sarah S.

They are very accommodating and kind here and will support lots of good vegan and gluten free options!

Hope Nastri

No frills but great dim sum and wonderful gluten free options

Alex Byron

Friendly service, tasty food. Thai is a risky choice for me because I'm allergic to gluten and peanuts. They had a great spicy coconut curry that was really good!

Dev Melvin

Dinosaur sandwiches is a small building between the lakeside landing park and the Pilates studio. The spring rolls are gluten free and very good! Very easy to customize. My husband who is not gluten free loved the crispy tofu bahn mi sandwich. I also got the watermelon litchi smoothie and it was delicious!

Alber Maradiaga (Alber)

I had a buckwheat noodle soup and a sesame ice cream. It was so good, and I was happy they has gluten free options. Great service

Maggie McFarlane

Very accommodating with my gluten allergy and knowledgeable about the menu

Michael and Harly Callier

As loyal patrons of Hinodeya Ramen Bar, we appreciate their commitment to offering high-quality vegan and gluten-free options. While they have various locations in San Francisco, this was our first visit to this particular one. We ordered the Creamy Vegan Ramen, which was beautifully presented, as seen in the photo. The vegetables were exceptionally fresh, the broth had a perfectly balanced consistency, and the crispy kale added a delightful textural contrast. The portion was also quite generous, we were full. Service was great—Bun and the rest of the team were attentive, well mannered and accommodating. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, with the added bonus of outdoor seating for those who prefer dining al fresco. With such consistently excellent food and service, Hinodeya Ramen Bar remains a favorite, and we will definitely return.

Calvin Kim

Gluten Free!!! This place has amazing Korean food and the gluten free dishes were amazing. Our Celiac family member loved the food and had no reaction after the meal. Highly recommend. Quite honestly, the best food we had during our one week stay in SF.

Sarah D.

I had a really lovely dinner date here this evening. We sat on the back patio, which is at the end of a little walkway on the side of the building. It was peaceful, quiet, and sheltered from the wind and sun, so we got to enjoy the fresh air without being too cold or hot. We went early in the evening, and had the patio to ourselves, which was a treat! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very kind. We will definitely be coming back to try more dishes, and sending our friends there as well. It was just a really pleasant dining experience. I have celiac disease, so I need to be very careful to avoid gluten. Nearly the entire menu is gluten free, with the few dishes that have gluten helpfully marked so that you know which ones to avoid. I felt great after the meal!

Glenn Reynolds

Four of us had a nice dinner. The selection or choices is great and gives you some nice flavor options. Two of our group needed gluten free and the Resteraunt was very attentive and careful which was really nice. Our food came to the table a little too randomly, another words one of four entree came came five or six minutes ahead and then the next two dishes came then another five minutes and the fourth dish arrived Not a deal breaker. Everyone in our party enjoyed the meal. I found my rice noodles softer than I would have liked but don’t have enough experience to know if that is how they are served in Burma. Cost of the meal was fair and the ingredients were fresh Quantities were all good as everyone left full. Atmosphere is urban casual. With plastic chairs and patio style tables. While the staff were very busy they were also friendly.

Tony Kilt

My wife had her favorite Jade Coconut Marmalade Shrimp dish (swapping gluten free rice noodles for the jade spinach noodles) and I had a classic beef pho. Once she got an extra side of the sauce she likes the dish was perfect, and I finished my entire mighty helping of pho, drinking the last sip of broth. A perfect meal stop in upper Haight.

Alison Quaglia

Everything we ate and drank was amazing here! We had the sake flight, cha ya roll, cha ya rice bowl, eggplant roll, starlight roll and a salad. The cha ya roll was definitely my favorite, the presentation was fantastic and the women who served us were so sweet and knowledgeable! We brought our non-veg gluten free friends and they loved everything too. We will definitely go back next time we’re in town!

Naia Riley

All the meats in the bbq are marinated with gluten free sauces!! The servers were very knowledgeable about dietary allergies/intolerances and very helpful. Plus they sell their sauces if you want to take some home- yum!

Veronica Antonova

Excellent idea for sushi 🍣 and a gluten free lunch experience. Fast. There are tables to sit, but everything is packaged to go.

Elise Biancardi

I loved the boon nem! Nice and crispy, huge portions! Also the man was very nice and knowledgeable about what items contain gluten. (the boon nem is gluten free!)

Riley Hewko

Always amazing! Great gluten free options! Especially the special K roll gluten free!

Oscar Becerra

really delicious and the rice bowls are gluten free

Greg Tre Harris

I'm gluten free and dairy free .... This is so good!! Soba noodles are amazing ... my first time and I'm hooked ... I ordered it to go and I took one bite here to see if I liked it and ended up eat the whole thing!!

Kaytlyn Lozano

Gluten free options!

Jenna Vivaldi

I love this place! They are so nice and accommodating of my gluten allergy. Food is delicious.

Wendy Portnuff

A lovely sushi restaurant with very delicious fresh fish. The menu is extensive. The service is good, too. We enjoyed it. It was great that they have gluten free tamari.

James Lyon

Good ramen place. Everyone - other customers and the staff were super friendly. Lots of ramen options incl gluten free and veggie. I got the Tonkotsu Spicy Garlic and it was the perfect level of spice.

Arvin Hsu

Amazing. AIP Paleo friendly. Gluten free friendly. Vegan friendly.

Jee Suthamwanthanee

I ordered the Scallion Pancake. It was so fulfilling and delicious. I went on a beautiful day and sat outside at the parklet table. I love seeing kids, dogs, people walk-by. This meal is not a lot for a big eater but much enough for me, very satisfying. Scallion Pancake ingredients were : scallion pancake, braised beef shank, peanut, fennel, shinko pear, cilantro contains: gluten, nuts, alliums, meat, five spice. Highly recommend it.

David Levin

The short rib koja, a unique sandwich made from crispy rice as the buns, was one of the best things I've eaten in some time. Many an expletive of excitement was uttered while munching. The meat was moist, tender and flavorful, topped with an excellent slaw. It's easy to taste the quality of ingredients used and expertise of preparation. I'm not being hyperbolic; this is my new favorite food item in all of SF, and it's naturally gluten free which unfortunately I need, so I'm double pysched. Beyond that, service was warm and friendly. I was promptly greeted, and asked to be helped. Though I declined, able to use the self service kiosk, and elderly gentleman behind me was guided through his order as I waited, which I appreciated.