Top 50 Gluten-Free Places Across Japan for a Memorable Dinner Experience

Rosie M-K

Very delicious and super safe

Marcus S

Wow wow wow. Amazing. A must visit. Came with our friends who are non GF and they loved the normal offering. The GF option of rice noodles was so delicious. Very attentive service. Thank you.

May

¥1,980- Heavenly vegan pancakes♡ Gluten-free pancakes! Fluffy and moist. Enjoy it with seasonal fruits, whipped soy milk, and homemade vanilla ice cream. The soy milk cream was more delicious than I expected. 100% vegan🌱 is amazing!

Tyler Knip

Nice they have a vegan/gluten free option. Pricey.

Mel Griffin

Really delicious ramen! And there’s a vending machine out front for gf vegan desserts!

Lydia C.

Amazing spot for dietaries. They have 2 vegan Ramen and offer gluten-free noodles and dishes. The vegan gluten-free dumplings we tried were delicious and their signature Ramen, too. They also serve gluten-free beer. Totally recommended, we will be back.

Candela Mercado

The okonomiyaki was very tasty and I found the drink system comfortable and practical. I loved the decoration of the place and the sense of humor that their posters conveyed. As a person with celiac disease I felt super calm and cared for, they even understand about cross contamination! One of the best gastronomic experiences I had in Japan 🧡

Atsu Tam

All ramen can be changed to brown rice noodles for 500 yen, so it is recommended for people who have given up on eating ramen at restaurants due to celiac disease or other reasons!

4 no

It's been a while since I ate pizza, I can't believe it's gluten free It was delicious!

ima

Quiet and very nice place a little separated from the crowds. Menus marked gluten free

Connor O'Leary

Wonderful for gluten free and vegetarian

N C

Has a gluten free menu and I enjoyed the prawn tempura

Anne Namuth

The whole place is gluten free. Between 3 and 5 pm they only serve dessert and drinks. The parfait is phenomenal.

Adriana Smit

Very good gluten free soba and tempura!!

Katie Graham

Delicious pork kaatsu and Japanese fried chicken (and French fries). Non-GF family members were impressed with quality and authenticity. Hope to eat here again while we are in Kyoto!

Michael Cupertino

An absolutely amazing experience. The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal. The chef personally tends to your meal and prepares the food in front of you. We felt completely safe eating gluten free here. Our only regret is that we can't eat here more often.

Mark Hall

Popular little casual restaurant with fried chicken and curry. All gluten free. We tried the chicken which was great accompanied by a beer.

Priyadarshini Balasubramanian

They had lot of choices for gluten free vegetarian dishes. Loved the crispy noodles, sesame ramen, strawberry icecream, brownie. Quick service. Space is small but smile and servings are big 🙂😁

María Larrad

Beautiful restaurant run by an adorable couple. Attention celiacs: they have an incredible 100% gluten-free menu adaptation. To choose sake, they did a small tasting of 4 for me. All the food was delicious, they cook in front of you. Reservation required, but very easy to manage by email.

Otto Sipe

If it can be breaded and fried, it’s being breaded and fried here and it’s gluten-free.

Yuli Ong

We loved our lunch at Loco Chicken. There were gluten and dairy free options and the food was super tasty. We'll definitely be back!

Nicolas BEYNA

Great vegetarian and gluten-free restaurant! The takoyaki are excellent. The menu is very generous and everything was very good! I'm glad I was able to eat a big dose of vegetables in Japan. The boss is very nice and the music was great! Don’t hesitate to slip some nice little words into the floor microphones, they are directly connected to the kitchen 😁 ごちそうさまでした! ありがとうございます!

Viola Middleton

Yummy! And great for gluten free :))) thank you!

石田惠子

My daughter found this place on Google while we were driving nearby during Golden Week and we visited. We were looking for a delicious pizza. They seem to sell gluten-free pizza, but we ordered two types of regular pizza. The beautiful salad, sourced from a contracted farm, is simply served with olive oil and salt and pepper, which is my favorite! Then my daughter and I ate the Margherita and the pizza (sorry, I forgot the name) that the owner developed and can only be eaten here, and we were very impressed. The crust was thin and even the burnt edges were delicious, and I regretted not knowing about this place until now, even though I live in Nara. The craft cola was refreshing and perfect with the pizza! Foreigners were eating in the parking lot outside, holding takeout boxes and saying "Good!" 😊 I will continue to come here!

N C

Tastes incredible and has gf options

Sai Koka

Gluten free and veg options

Lina K

Such a lovely Café! We found it without searching. None of us avoids gluten. We had the pistachio cream puff and the cheesecake. Both was excellent. The man working there was super sweet and interested in his guests having a great time. Definitely recommend going there! The portion size was A bit small though but we weren't hungry for a couple of hours after because it was so filling.

Sasha Simms-Rowan

Excellent gluten free vegan curry (I was too busy enjoying it to take photos) and drink! I got the takeaway curry in a cup - It was perfect! All gluten free, well labeled menu with pictures and friendly service. Definitely recommend this one 🙂

Emma Lamomd

Loved this place!! Everything is gluten free (even the macaroni) however the okonomiyaki was certainly the highlight. It was great to not have to worry about cross contamination - cannot recommend it enough

Sapphire Suzuki

Fukuda was amazing with gluten intolerance, I could cry. He literally walked me through every item that I could eat safely. The food was also amazing! 10/10 would come back!

Pamela Aracena

A wonderful space to eat nutritiously. The staff is very friendly and maintains a serene atmosphere. The food is fresh and perfectly combines the flavors of each ingredient. Eating well and gluten free, it is possible.

Alex I

Gluten free pizza amazing!!

Dylan Demann

Food was amazing, best in Japan by far. Owners were very nice and friendly. We went for lunch and then dinner the next day, a must for vegans and gluten free in Kanazawa

Ren S

Tricky to find. It’s a shop within a shop in a train station. But worth the hunt. Delicious churros and iced coffee. Brightened my day!

Johanna Pál

Very funny place ❤️. Food is very very tasty and has super atmosphere. The owner is full of energy, he could give me some 😂. ❤️ I am glutenfree and option called ZERO was the only gf food I could eat. It was extremely delicious ❤️. Thank you for the good food and funny atmosphere 😘.

Carlotta Stendardo

Really very good pizza: the tomato has an incredible taste! They have gluten free options so a plus

Anna Matter

I have been here a few times and will visit the Restaurant in Kyoto when we are there. They have 100% gluten-free Ramen option. Also customizable if you don’t want to eat meat.

Sophie Tang

The meals are delicious, the salty desserts are great, very refreshing and not burdensome, the gluten-free waffles are very good, and the take-away piece of gluten-free chiffon cake is also delicious, just like the taste of ordinary cakes!

安藤

This is a gluten-free cafe that caught my attention. I visited around 16:00, and I heard that most of the cafe sweets were sold out, so I ordered a meal. Some of the meals were sold out, so I was unable to order what I wanted, which was disappointing. I ate my meal thinking that if they had put up a signboard outside, I wouldn't have been able to enter. It's close to Sakuragicho Station, so I thought we'd have a great time if they had a menu.

Naomi Dadya

I wish to give gluten free places a high rating, and I would give a 3.5 if such a rating was possible, but unfortunately I don't think that my experience was worth 4 stars. 1. The food was pretty good. I got a bacon and cheese burger and it came with fries. Pretty decent, not the best I've had. Frozen fries (nothing bad, just not special) that could've used more salt (no salt shaker on the table), burger that was juicy (a plus) but well done (disappointing but maybe that's how the Japanese like it?), barely any ketchup to dip and no sauce in the other container. The bun was very good, the highlight of the burger. 2. If you don't get a drink you must add 400 yen, which drives the cost even higher. 3. The location is not bad, but still 10+ minutes from the train station, so plan to arrive before leaving Nara (do keep in mind that they close at 5). 4. I just am disappointed with the quantity based on the price - I understand gluten free food and western food cost more but if I'm paying a higher price tag I would've appreciated a more generous serving of fries and sauces. I wasn't even offered a napkin.... (EDIT: I did see they provide more salt and sauces next to the bathroom, it was hidden, not advertised or given by default like many restaurants).

Nicholas Polimeni

It is hard to feel completely safe or even have the option to try traditional foods with celiac disease and that are vegan. I really appreciate the care that the restaurant owners put into crafting the dishes. The menu lists every ingredient so you can be confident about what you're eating. This is tied as my favorite restaurant in Japan for dining gluten free/vegan! Pros: - Unique food options that I would probably never get to try elsewhere. - Food tasted good to great. What really stood out was the Razin cake- it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. I'm pretty sure it was made entirely fresh when I ordered it. Things to consider: - Food is made to order. Some items might take a while but you know they will be fresh. Just don't expect to eat here in a hurry. - You may need to get the attention of the staff for water refills, further orders, etc. They run a small operation so that's understandable. Perhaps they can leave some water for self service?

Anne Namuth

The pizza is not gluten free … but there are several GF choices. I had the shrimp risotto — really good.

Si Pei Tan

Get the Ham and Cheese bread, it is good!! Bread was soft and fluffy too, I am so happy to be able to eat gluten free breads like this :) The staff was really friendly too!

Bettina CH

Very delicious food. Since the portions were rather small, we ordered again. We thought it was good value for money. Gluten-free dishes were clearly marked on the menu, and there was a large selection, including cakes!

C C

I wanted to buy gluten-free bread, so I went in just after lunch on a weekday. There was a cute, friendly female staff member at the back of the counter preparing the bread? Making the dough? There didn't seem to be any customers at the cafe. It said it was a cafe, so I was worried I'd be able to buy just the bread, but I was able to. The shop is located a little way down the road across from MUJI, across from 246. From Takashimaya, it's just past Tsubame Grill and on the left. From Futako Tamagawa Station, it's about a 5-6 minute walk. I don't know if it's intentional, but the feel of the shop, from the exterior and interior, to the slightly dark atmosphere and concept, is very British (those who have been to England should know...) I didn't call out to the staff, but they stopped what they were doing and came to the register, probably because they saw me pick up a loaf of bread from the display, so I was able to pay smoothly. Rice flour bread is sold in tiny miniature loaves, and the price varies depending on the type, but it's about 400 to 500 yen per loaf. From what I saw, there were four kinds: plain, sweet sake, chocolate, and raisin. In terms of size, one loaf is about the size of a hot dog bun, I think. So, one person can eat a whole loaf in no time. The bread is rice flour bread, and the inside is chewy. The crust is crispy and very delicious. The inside is chewy, but it doesn't have the heavy, dense feeling that rice flour bread often has, and I think it's relatively fluffy for rice flour bread. It was my first time there, but I really liked it. I want to go again. There aren't many bakeries around here that make gluten-free bread, so I hope they keep doing their best.

Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN

My favorite restaurant my whole trip to Japan. So accommodating. The freshest sushi. Family owned restaurant

Lydia C.

Wow this was honestly so amazing! Quick service, very friendly and fantastic english. We ordered a vegan food combo and one with tuna and everything was fresh and delicious. The sushi and raw fish was exquisite, we would love to go back. Amazing for gluten-free and dairyfree eaters.

Sarah Hilshorst

I got to experience gluten free Hiroshima style okonomiyaki that was prepared with such care! He utilized gluten free ingredients as well as a separate cooking space. While he was preparing the dish he talked me through step by step. It was fun to watch and learn! Nakamura San explained that he wanted to prepare okonomiya for everyone to enjoy. He does gluten free, allergen free, low sugar as well as a softer version to avoid choking. He also prepares an original okonomiyaki which is what is prepared on the flat top in the photos (non celiac husband ordered that). We both really enjoyed this meal! He knows basic English and communicated with a translation device. We were able to talk and enjoy his story telling. I would recommend this place to anyone who is gluten free or celiac! Look into making a reservation so he can have ingredients prepared for your visit!

Yogita M

Amazing gluten free pork katsu with so many yummy side dishes!! The katsu is crunchy and juicy, and the croquette is SO crunchy. The interior is beautiful and peaceful, and the service very warm and friendly. We did have to wait ~45m to get a table and I was starting to get hangry but it was so worth it.

May Ly

I was soooo excited to randomly find a gluten free cafe on our way to Nara Park. The chestnut cake was divine 😍😍 we had the Oriental vegan plate, while not a fan of vegan soy meats everything else was amazing. I loved the tea selections and gluten free cakes. They have an upstairs seating area (Japanese style on the floor) as well as a few seats downstairs. It was a little tricky to find the entrance as it seems like you’re walking through a gap at the end of the fence so it was a really fun find!