Top 46 Gluten-Free Asian Havens to Explore in Northwest Washington

A D

Great food, gluten free, vegan options, good environment, will visit again!

Alessandre Santos

The staff is super nice. EVERYTHING IS GLUTEN FREE. And had some good vegan options. The place has also a nice vibe and lots of seating space.

Giulia Rozzo

Anyone who is celiac or a gluten intolerance

Marie Leilani

Lunch and dinner for gluten sensitive

Alyssa Woods

The menu is well marked for allergies. I order takeout and come here fairly often and never get sick as a symptomatic celiac.

William Garnes

Very good experience, with lots of vibrant flavors. Our group is hard to please, and they did a fine job of providing tasty dishes for the gluten-free and the siliac and the pescatarian in our nerry little band 😀

Jen Coffey

I had a delicious meal here this weekend. They have a gluten free menu and it is much more limited than their regular menu but there were still very tasty options. I had the winter salad, the kimchi jjigae and the 30 day kimchi side. It was delicious! I also enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Fun place!

Sonya Hu

A great spot for a quick bite to eat or for settling down to study / work / chat with a nice pot of tea! Sandwiched between a row of the Smithsonians and Ford's Theatre, Teaism is a breath of calm, fresh air in the hustle and bustle of downtown D.C.'s tourist attractions. It's a wonderful, quiet spot to study or have a long chat with someone without being interrupted or feeling rushed by a constant stream of people. The few seats upstairs tend to be a bit busier with guests coming in and out, ordering at the counter, or picking up food / dropping off dishes; however, they have a huge downstairs section with a bunch of seating where you'll be completely undisturbed. I love how expansive their tea menu is, and the staff is super patient and friendly; they're happy to help you decide which of their many hot / iced teas to go for (as well as list out a number of back-up options for your next visit)! The hot tea comes in a small teapot, and you can enjoy 5-6 cups. If you're in the mood for food, Teaism also has a number of affordable and tasty dishes, including their bento boxes. I'm a huge fan of their Grilled Salmon Bento, which centers on a perfectly grilled fillet of salmon, which pairs delightfully with their citrusy yuzu dipping sauce. It comes with their classic bento sides -- broccoli with another citrusy sauce, miso sweet potatoes, and a hearty scoop of brown rice. The sides rotate every now and then based on the season, but every single one is incredible. To round out the meal, their Hempheart Cookie, despite sounding terrifying, is not only gluten-free, but also delicious -- it's not overly sweet (and has absolutely no hemp flavor), and I love the dried cherries. All in all, Teaism is a great spot if you just need a quiet place to decompress from all the tourism, chat with a friend, or work / study. They have a fantastic selection of tea, as well as a tasty and relatively cheap selection of food items. Teaism has definitely made it onto my usual rotation of quick lunch spots / weekend stops, and I can't wait to come back and try out more of their wonderful teas!

Dave Coates

After 3 days of hiking all over the District of Columbia we found ourselves in the dim, cool confines of Absolute Noodle and sushi. Wonderfully friendly staff seated and took care of us throughout the visit. Plenty of gluten-free options, I opted for the choo chee salmon, which was delicious. My wife got the crispy chicken basil and said it was the best version of the dish she's ever had. Our daughter practically inhaled the sushi.

Marie Leilani

Gluten free lunch and dinner

Kendall Abell

I’ve been here twice with Zach as my server- he provides the absolute best experience. Extremely knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with my gluten allergy. One of the best servers I’ve ever had!

Nicholas Viddivo

Excellent pho. My wife has celiac disease and they dont use any gluten containing ingredients in their broth. Very nice little patio. We will be regulars.

Shiloh Schlung

Excellent food, even our six year old loved it! Appreciated that the menu labeled what was gluten free as well, that always makes it easier for me to order without having to ask a million questions.

langdon w

Was just told they so severely can't accommodate food allergies or celiac we were asked to leave.

Kate Mitchell

We celebrated a friend's birthday here and everything was so delicious. We were especially grateful for how thoughtful and helpful the staff was for my friend's gluten allergy (she is celiac). Great spot for anyone, but definitely gluten-free friendly :)

Andrea S

Loved this dining experience! Nigiri was perfect and room temp, which made it melt in your mouth. We got the panna cotta dessert at the end, too, which was the perfect amount. All gluten-free! Chefs were lovely ☺️

Jenne Acevedo

Good GF chicken pad Thai with some gluten free options on the menu. A few GF appetizers and entrees. While I liked my meal, it had a fishy taste to it, which I found odd, but not at all bad. The regular pad Thai on the menu is with shrimp, so I wondered if that might be why. This little place is next to CityCenter. Great location.

julie penner

Good pad Thai. They noted my need for gluten free (I’m celiac). Garden rolls were good too. Nice outdoor seating in good weather.

Sonya Hu

I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant a few years ago while on my way home from the grocery store and decided to take a quick pho detour, but Sprig & Sprout has been a staple in my dinner rotation ever since. They have an amazing selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options (as well as plenty of meat options for anyone accompanying us plant-based folks). The Roots, which is their vegan pho, is one of the best bowls of plant-based pho that I've ever had -- the burdock root-based broth is super flavorful, yet light and refreshing, and it's paired with a great selection of fresh veggies and fried tofu. The broth is the slightest bit sweet, which was a little unexpected, but that definitely doesn't stop it from being absolutely delicious! They also really load up the vegetable toppings, including the usual broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and daikon, but also a few fun additions like tremella mushroom, which adds a wonderful pop of texture to the bowl. I would argue that the tofu is the weakest part of the entire dish -- it's a pretty standard fried tofu, with just a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Although the tofu does a great job of soaking up the burdock broth, the broth honestly doesn't have a bold enough flavor profile to really make a difference. The tofu is also usually added on cold, and by the time the broth warms it up, the noodles will have already gotten overcooked and soggy. If I'm not in the mood for pho, I usually turn to their lotus goi salad. Young lotus root has been one of my favorite ingredients for YEARS and I genuinely thought that I would never get to enjoy it in the DMV unless I carted myself all the way to the Eden Center. But, to my surprise, the answer to all of my lotus root woes was a mere mile away from my front door. If you've never tried a young lotus root salad before, I cannot recommend it enough -- the lotus root is beautifully snappy and refreshing, and pairs beautifully with the daikon, carrot, cucumber, and other veggies. The dressing is also phenomenal, but I would recommend (1) requesting it on the side, and (2) only putting on 1/4 to 1/2 of what they give you because they're a little heavy-handed with the sugar. You can also top the salad with whatever protein you want to make it a more complete meal.

Dr Enrique M

I had an incredible dining experience at Dear Sushi inside Love, Makoto. The sushi and sashimi were absolutely top-tier—fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The wagyu hot stone steak was another highlight: incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, and served in a way that added a fun interactive element to the meal. I also appreciated that they offered gluten-free friendly options, which made the experience even more enjoyable and inclusive. The ambiance is sleek and modern, matching the high-end dining experience. Expect to spend over $100 per person, but the quality of the food and overall experience make it well worth the splurge. Highly recommend for a special night out or for any sushi lover in DC.

Phrenchie F.

Although I hv a gluten allergy they have rice substitutions which is even better to me.

Sandra Janus

Best pad thai in DC hands down!!!! Also love that it’s gluten free. Super fast and convenient delivery!

Hagar Sivan

Great affordable sushi! They also have gluten free soy sauce, and the waiters are very knowledgeable about which rolls are gf, etc.

Loryn Chen

Came to chow down here with my friend. We randomly decided to meet up here and I'm glad we did! I walked in and was welcomed by their workers. They have an interesting way for you to order your food. You can choose from 3 types of bases (rice, noodles, or gluten free). These are reflected by the 3 different pieces of paper you order from. From there you choose your additional toppings like assorted veggies, proteins, sauces, and anything extra. Then you hand them your paper and they grab everything you ordered together. Since this was our first time, we had lots of questions on what tastes good, what doesn't and how things looked. They were super nice and patient with us. They gave us very good recommendations I ordered the spicy chicken protein with udon noodles and some additional toppings. This was delicious so if you're looking for something good, try the udon noodles and spicy chicken! I've heard the bulgogi was good too. Also a chill ambiance to eat at if you'd like to. Would 100% recommend!

Thea Mesirow

Delicious food with vegan and gluten-free options. Highly recommend the vegan spring rolls!

Jessica Martin

Very good quality fish with decent prices. Lunch specials are great and varied as well. Cool atmosphere. They have gluten free soy sauce, but I wouldn’t call this place “gluten free-friendly.” I got the chirachi lunch with salad (no dressing) and I didn’t detect any soy sauce in it. The chirachi bowl (below) isn’t marinaded but is very tasty!

Makana Meyer

Great gluten free ramen!

Isabella Marchese

Got glutened. Do not eat here

Ryan Fonville

Food was good, Korean beef was a little sweet for my liking. I like that they have a gluten free menu

Dirk Rousseau

Awesome sushi and safe for people with gluten allergies!!

Shook RMD7

We have in the past had several great experiences at restaurant. My wife, who has a gluten allergy, and I had made a reservation many weeks in advance for a dinner event last weekend. I noted her gluten allergy on the reservation. A member of the restaurant staff called me two hours before our Saturday night reservation to advise that they could not accommodate us with the allergy -- without any concern or regard for the lack of notice and the impact this would have on our dinner plans. I spoke to a manager who also offered no help at all. I wrote to the restaurant's management via the web site and they never responded. It was all very poorly handled. We will not be going there again.

Alexander Dornstauder

Pho 14 is a great pho restaurant and has certainly earned it's various Asian/Vietnamese/Pho accolades. The atmosphere is casual, with several televisions in corners, but m not enough to distract entirely from conversation. The are very friendly and helpful, open to answering any questions. I was informed that "everything about the pho is gluten free" and this was confirmed by the delicious meal that I had. The dark meat chicken was great and the broth was not salty, but rather flavorful without relying on too much sodium. I will certainly be going again. tl;dr - Great food, atmosphere, and staff. Gluten friendly. Will definitely be visiting again.

Julianna Greenberg

Fantastic food, went with a Vegan and Gluten-free friend and she had several options to choose from. We both loved everything we ate!

Adam Billen

The woman who runs the place is incredibly nice and is always helpful with making my gluten allergy work. They make the crispy beef gluten free and it doesnt seem to be very cross contaminated (I have celiacs). Absolutely scrumptious.

Lew Schmidt

Had some great food and Gluten Free cookies were the bomb

Heather Fay

Variety of options for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. The service was fantastic, food was fresh and delicious!

Marissa Newman

Excellent food and staff. And gluten free friendly! Can't beat it! !

tayler kim

Love this place!!! You fill out a sheet with what you want. The yellow sheets are for noodles, the white sheets are for rice. You can customize your bowl or choose a “signature” bowl. They even have a gluten free menu! Quick and friendly service! Delicious, healthy food! Fresh veggies, multiple different rice types, and noodles! What more could you ask for?

Lindsey Stiles

We ordered take out from Dolan last night and it was amazing! They have gluten free options (I got the dry fried chicken and green beans) and everything was delicious!

Heather Fay

The Pad Thai is delicious! They offer a variety of Gluten Free options.

Matthew Fein

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. I ordered a gluten free entree and they loaded it with egg noodles. It is completely irresponsible for a restaurant to offer gluten free, ring up the entree as gluten free, and then prepare the entree with gluten. This restaurant will make me sick now as I didn’t realize the egg noodles were in the dish until it was too late. The owner tried to explain to me what soy sauce is, but soy sauce was not the issue—there are egg noodles in the entree. Do not eat or order from here.

Matthew Campbell

Kind of expensive, but there are a lot of gluten free options, and the food is absolutely delicious. I should comment that the price of the food reflects the area that you're eating in. Woodley Park in many places in DC are pretty expensive.

Bhavana Suvarna

Really lovely place, delicious food, and very kind, friendly service! Will definitely be coming back. The waiters were attentive to our dietary restrictions (vegetarian and I was dining with someone who has a gluten allergy).

Rachel Ellis

I hate giving places bad reviews. The waitress was nice - very kind about letting me know what gluten-free options were available. The food was OK - not amazing. The two stars comes from the cockroach that scurried across my table right in front of me as we were getting ready to leave. Based off other reviews, seems like roaches are a pretty big issue here. I get all restaurants get the occasional bug, but on your table is unacceptable. Definitely a health concern. Can't recommend based off that.

Abbey Cadden

My meal and dessert were absolutely delicious! Their menu contains many vegetarian and gluten free items. They are able to accommodate many meals to dietary restrictions. I will definitely be back when I return to DC!

A. M.

My friend and I got maki. Maybe the other food is better (the presentation of some of the food we saw was incredible!) But the maki was overpriced and not well done. Could have gotten them for like 5$ at a local place. That's how low quality they were. Ambience is nice though. But make a reservation even if you don't think it's crowded they treat you like an animal if you don't 😂😂 god forbid I walk in on an off-time and the restaurant is only half full... They seem safe for gluten free people though in terms of cross contamination with the sushi rolls. I asked for my stuff to be gluten free and they asked me if I wanted no cross contamination or if it was a preference. I appreciated that. Make sure to stop in the bathroom that place was next level.