Top 12 Gluten-Free Asian Cuisines to Explore in Nashville

Caitlin Todd

The food here is absolutely delicious! Everything is fresh and has such depth of flavor. They’re also very knowledgeable about gluten free foods and have many options for those who can’t eat gluten. We’ll be back soon!

rarmenia

Love Hawkers!! Lots of Gluten free options. Food is delicious and the staff is always fantastic. Mikel was our server and he was great!

Liz Abrams

Becky was our waitress and she was fantastic. Lots of gluten-free options and they were very careful about making sure we were safe to eat. Wonderful place to eat.

Bethany Bordeaux

An invite from our friend @thetipjarnash took us to @sundanewasian for one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Nashville. Its name is a nod to the Southeast Asian continental shelf underlying the region inspiring the myriad of flavors highlighted by the array of cuisine from founder @billydec and executive chef @mike_sunda From Dim Sum to sushi rolls, main courses and “new Asian creations,” there is truly something on the menu for everyone. As always, we’ve posted a guide to our “reel” menu below in case you want to say, “I want what they had” (and we’re pretty sure you will.) 🍹: Grass Tiger & Strawberry Fields 🍣: Signature Crispy Rice {Wagyu & Spicy Tuna} 🥗: Crispy Brussels Sprouts 🍱: Sweet Potato Caterpillar & Island Maki 🐟: Tom Yum Sea Bass 🥮: Bibingka* Also of note: Kevin our waiter was incredibly kind and knowledgeable - he elevated the entire dining experience and we’d definitely recommend requesting seating in his section. Also a huge thanks to Matt for his hospitality and attention. Thank you Sunda for a top-notch experience from food to service, start to finish. *Bibingka was an off-menu dessert item that you absolutely should ask for. If you happen to have a gluten sensitivity, bonus points that this cake is made with rice flour! In fact, many items on the menu are friendly to dairy, gluten and other allergies or sensitivities. Also of note, most of their cocktails can be served as mocktails without sacrificing any flavor so you can still drink decadently without imbibing!

Chasity McLaughlin

Our waitress was very nice. She was very helpful with gluten free options.

Nicolette Hernandez (Nico.Underground)

Service was amazing! Andrew was our server and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. My sister has a gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to make sure she got to enjoy.her meal.

Julia R

So good, best curry in Nashville and can be made gluten free. Always hits. Highly recommend!

Jenn Strange

Amazing food. Friendly and knowledgeable about the ingredients, celiac friendly!

Joy M. Salasin

Love, love, LOVE this place. Have been coming for years over and over. Satisfies our gluten-free and vegan needs, and we always leave feeling full and refreshed. Great for the kids too. Staff can be a little short of happy to be there, but they’re good people. Berry Hill location is the best because of location and service.

Asia Price

WOW! That’s the only thing I have to say is WOW!! Before I could eat anything, my eyes were jumping all around the restaurant looking at all the different meals and smells. I was in complete disbelief, and had NO idea what to eat! Literally everything looked good… once decided, I had the Tofu Green Curry! It was vegan and gluten free! The meal made me want to melt in my seat. I also enjoyed a refreshing “Bubbly” (lychee vodka champagne drink). I was in cloud 9. This place felt like home!! The atmosphere was cozy, yet welcoming! The music was fantastic. Everything was clean and prepared FAST!! Now, about me server Jake.. 10/10! He was killing it today. I would remember asking for him!! You won’t regret coming here. Honestly.. this place deserves a Michelin star.

Julia West

One star taken off because you got rid of your best dessert ever! Why did you get rid of the chocolate molten cake with miso, chestnut and ice cream? We are big fans of Oku and we eat there at least 2 times a month and always finished with this dessert. Myself and my teenage kids. So that’s 3 people who used to get this item which equals a lot of extra money tacked on our bill which is more profit for Oku. And my husband would always get an after dinner cocktail. Now we don’t get dessert. And my husband doesn’t get an after dinner cocktail because we don’t stay for dessert. The chocolate molten cake has been replaced with a terribly dry gluten free item that is not even edible. So disappointing. We still love you Oku but please bring back the chocolate molten cake with miso, chestnut and ice cream.

Lisa Mayberry

Been here several times and it never disappoints. Gluten free options are marked clearly and they are plenty. If you are not gluten-free, the ramen is some of the best in town.

Colleen Borian

I’ve been coming here for 2+ years and while the ownership has recently changed, it’s still amazing. The new owners are long time friends of the previous owner, and they’ve worked together in the past. All of the recipes have been passed along with the sale and many favorites are still available. Initially the new menu didn’t catch my eye, but they listened to the feedback of their customers and added and denoted gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options on the menu. I ate here the first week under new ownership and had some hesitations, but it’s clear they were just getting things off the ground and 6 months later I can attest that it’s just as great as it was before. The new owner was so friendly and excited to hear our feedback and really cares about what customers have to say. That being said, my one request is to bring back Thet’s Noodles :) love this place!

Karley Pisciotta

Gluten free sushi and miso soup

Hannah

Great food, great staff. Waitress Ava was very attentive and friendly. Highlight of the courses was the MP Halibut. Also, they have gluten free options which is always a plus!

Tessa A

Freaking love this place. Very dietary friendly, and always amazing quality. Pick up at the counter after an online order is seamless, and always so good! The gluten free chocolate chip cookies are definitely not to be slept on either.

Maria

I’m in love. Thai and Indian are two of my top comfort foods and this place has both! I actually ordered a Chinese dish and that was delightful too. The butter masala may have been the best I’ve ever had. My daughter loves orange chicken and she had the sweet and sour chicken and said everything about it was amazing- especially the fruitiness. It has strawberry and pineapple in the sauce. I can’t wait to try the rest. I am gluten and corn free and they were knowledgeable and helpful in ordering, so I would say this place is great for food allergies. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. Good vibes.

Austin Ma

They say you should always follow the fat kid to find a good restaurant, and rest assured, according to my near-morbidly obese BMI index, this fatty sure has found a good place for y’all to enjoy I came here expecting a typical ramen bowl, however, due to my gluten intolerance i took the “Donburi” chinese rice bowl which had fried eggplants, dry-ginger-spiced pork belly, and amazing number of other flavors. Truly unlike anything I’ve ever had haha

Eric Griffin

Just really good pho, straight up. And don’t sleep on the coconut curry noodles - they are AMAZING. Almost everything is gluten free, which is a nice touch.

Lisa Mayberry

So many good things here that are gluten free and delicious. Like the spring rolls, scallion pancake, and birds nest veggies.

Jeff Crawford

I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere and service were excellent. I am gluten-intollerant so it made me really happy to see that I had options on the menu. They have vegan options too! The Green Roll was wonderful!

Lisa Mayberry

Great place for pho and gluten-free egg rolls.

Lisa Dempsey

Visiting from California and was in need of top shelf food that could accommodate my (many) food allergies. Present Tense delivered! The food was so incredible!! Every staff member was aware of my allergies and made me feel at ease. The sake is out of this world good, and cocktails are as amazing! This will for sure be the spot for food or even just drinks with friends. The restaurant is such a vibe. Try Pure Land Sake & the Andorra cocktail! Also the Miyazaki Wagyu was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. For reference I’m Gluten Free and allergic to peanuts and shellfish.

Lisa Mayberry

Pretty good sushi for all you can eat. They have gluten free soy sauce and egg dip soup.

shane oakley

Food and service and price were so great! Gluten free options which you don’t find at many fast casual Asian places.

Nathan Garner

The food was definitely good- and they have some of the only gluten free food in the farmers market. Gluten free spring rolls, noodles, chickens, etc. The food was nothing crazy good but it was pretty good and they give very filling portions The price of the food is a bit steep, $20-$30+ per person, but it's not the worst. Also, while the fruit teas were good, they didn't have much fruit flavor (I got the pomegranate drink) and it tasted like tea.

Lior Seidel

Nice Asian fast food. GF items are marked on the menu.

Donna Brown (Donna Jo)

After reading all the reviews on the various review sites, we were very skeptical about this place. But were willing to give it a chance, and we are glad we did. My daughter and I both had sushi and it was extremely fresh with great flavor. Yes, the other reviews speak about the odd size pieces, but that didn't bother us. The service was wonderful. I have to eat gluten free, and they were very accommodating and brought tamari "soy" sauce instead of regular soy sauce. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Yes, the prices are higher than if you are eating at a restaurant that is not in a resort. However, the fish was very fresh, the overall size of the rolls were standard, so I expected to pay more. I'm not sure how they have such a low score, unless it is mostly based on price comparisons with restaurants that have more thru traffic. We will definitely eat here again. Pictured is the King Crab roll (real crab), and the Rainbow roll.

Leah D

Always amazing food and the service is wonderful. I love that they offer gluten free soy sauce.

Korrin Johnson

Great fusion restaurant with a lot of choices. It was perfect for our large family group. There were choices for various food needs. Everyone left satisfied: Vegetarian, gluten free, and even us omnivores.

Ally Oliver

This is our new favorite Thai food spot! We've had a few different dishes and they have all been delicious. I love that there are so many gluten free options, and the service is so great! Tasty cocktails as well. Love it!

Becca Bailey

The BEST Chinese you will ever find locally! LOVE it and they can and will make gluten free dishes applicable upon request too.

Lisa Riberdy

I hesitate to share this review and have this hidden gem inundated, but here goes. If you wanna have fresh excellent food, this is the place. Warm & inviting. Cozy, but i made it thru in a wheelchair. Hey gluten free folks, Mr & Mrs Lee have your back. Gluten free soy sauce. Only my 2nd foray in sushi, i loved the crunchy shrimp & Nashville roll. And don't skip the Miso ! Byob for a small fee. We closed the joint down & will be back again .

Paris Osgerchian

LOVE the food here. I've been coming since it opened and the menu is always being slightly tweaked with their best dishes which I really appreciate as someone who comes often. They really care about quality- everything is so tasty and inventive. My husband also has Celiac disease and they are INCREDIBLY accommodating and very knowledgeable about food safety/dietary restrictions. Feel very taken care of here!

Catherine Clark

In this household, we rate food based on how many times I “happy dance” during the meal. At Steamboys, I was dancing on the first bite and could’ve kept dancing the whole time if I wasn’t so busy savoring every bite. It was incredible. Top three faves: -seared pork bao -gia bao crispy chicken -beef noodle soup Reason to come: affordable and authentic cuisine (especially the seared bao). Only critique: not many gluten friendly options. Steamboys, you have my heart.

Pat Lawrence

The staff is very polite and they went to great lengths to take care of our guest who has a gluten allergy. They offer both take out and dine in service. There is ample free parking in the shopping center's lot. They are open later than many other restaurants in the area, so they are a great option for late dinner service.

Dustin Sutton

Great gluten free Rock and Roll sushi! Friendly service as well.

Lisa Mayberry

From the friendliness of the staff to the wonderful dishes they prepared in front of us, it was wonderful! Many gluten free options to choose from and the most delicious creme brulee.

C C

Wonderful team working here. They were very helpful with navigating the menu for gluten free request. I loved how clean this restaurant is. Plus it was not noisy, it was comfortable and pleasant in every way.

Rachel Pearl

Very nice people and even better food. My husband and I always look forward to being on this side of town. I'm gluten-free dairy-free and I like the curry chicken and pho.

Emma Davis

Stopped by this quiet spot to order maki rolls & miso to go. When I ordered, the owner, Noi, pointed out that I could get an additional roll for the same price if I did the special, which I appreciated. The price was reasonable, my food was ready in 5-7 minutes, there was gluten free soy sauce, and there was quite a bit of fish packed into each maki roll I ordered. Do stop by if you get the chance!