Top 50 Gluten-Free Korean Culinary Havens Across the United States

Lily Hwang

Fantastic restaurant and one of the best gluten free places I've been to. I have a gluten allergy and there's so much choice on the menu. You can't even tell it's gluten free! I would've taken pictures but I forgot with how good the food was.

Rachel Holland

these people know what they are doing! everything is well marked and dedicated GF fryer. kind and thoughtful staff. we make a special trip to Portland, just to get the fried chicken here.

Natalia Utter

It's great to have a place that has fried chicken and sauces that are gluten-free. The portions are good, too. I ordered online for pickup, and my food was ready at the correct time. They do have a couple of 3 min parking spots. Otherwise, parking in the area is challenging.

Joey Ford

I absolutely love catering our company events with BibiBop. We have folks who are gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan. Everyone can enjoy a great meal with BibiBop catering. They are very easy to work with and the food is healthy and delicious!

Marissa Young

Food was delicious and the staff was so kind! I love that it is 100% gluten free (but you can’t even tell!)

Floyd Vaughn

Carina Fourmyle

Great options for vegan brunch. Although the vegan BLT was unexpectedly sweet, the quality of the food was excellent.i would return to try another vegan dish. Recommended for groups with various dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, nut free, etc). Service was great!

Deniz Namik

The place itself was really clean, and the workers were super polite & nice!! Location is also good because you can buy a bowl and then walk on over to the lake, which is exactly what we did. In terms of food, I think there are better-tasting places and a better bang for your buck. This place is REALLY good for those who are gluten-free and also if you’re vegetarian. The amount of protein you get, especially if you opt for the salmon or crispy chicken, is VERY small. It is not worth the price you are paying. But, if you are vegetarian and care more for all the other toppings, you’ll be satisfied. I think this is a very unique place with its korean-inspired ingredients combined with a make-your-bowl experience. I love that i could get a quick fix of kimchi (although it wasn’t really authentic kimchi). The noodles were good, i would like to try the rice next time. Perhaps it’s also the combo of ingredients that you get that make a difference in taste. I wasn’t able to finish my bowl. Not sure. I would be willing to come back & try again but not for a while. Service was 5/5 though!

Jana Koh

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants. Everything is gluten-free and celiac-safe. There are even vegan/dairy-free shakes and drinks for those of us who also struggle with dairy (very common among celiacs!). There are a couple outdoor tables which are nice on a sunny day, and a good amount of indoor seating. It’s also run by a family, and you’ll see their kids doing homework in the back while Mom & Dad work, which is very endearing. LOVE this place and hit recommend!

Christina Blake

Don’t go when they’re understaffed and/or busy if you have food allergies or make substitutions. I ordered a gluten free chicken burrito with black beans (instead of pinto) & guac instead of cheese. I clarified that it was all GF/DF. First they gave me someone else’s GF/vegan burrito. Then they remade the chicken burrito but it had cheese. The next one was GF/chicken/DF and that’s as good as I was going to get (it has pinto beans & no guac, but at least I wasn’t going to get sick eating it). I thought it was awesome that I could get a GF burrito and had done so a few times but their lack of attention to detail making my food tonight will have me rethinking if it’s worth it.

Strange Hood

Great authentic Korean food. And it’s gluten free🤍. The place is super clean and there’s great customer service. Will definitely visit this place again. Thank you Rossy and team.

Greg R

Just really good food. Comforting and gluten free with good vegetarian options. Highly recommend the rice bowls. YUM!

A D

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

Tara C

Riccup has been slowly going downhill over this last year. New management/ lady at the counter is not friendly nor helpful unlike the previous gentleman/owner. The KFC has too much breading and the amount of rice to everything else is in the bowl is simply ridiculous. Used to frequent this restaurant because of my gluten, dairy and numerous other issues but, after a rude encounter with the lady behind the counter we will not be back.

Jesse House

Loved the food and staff was very well educated on allergies for people with celiac

Daniel

We’re visiting NYC and NoodleLove was a total win for our gluten-free kid! My 7-year-old with celiac loved the Korean Fried Chicken tenders — super crispy, flavorful, and completely safe. It’s rare to find gluten-free that feels this indulgent. Friendly staff, cool vibe, and a menu we’ll be dreaming about back home. Don’t miss it!

Amanda Smith

Awesome fried chicken and sauces Chicken also happens to be gluten free!

A Y

10/10 food, drinks, and staff. Highly recommend if you’re gluten free or dairy free.

Daphne Shen

For a million dollar fried chicken investment, I am both surprised and not surprised by the quality of the dishes and the price point. Awesome decor and vibe. Service is… a bit scattered. To cut the chase, three most important things: 1️⃣ do the dinner bucket deal (no bucket for lunch) 2️⃣ the golden original is the best 3️⃣ try the green cilantro aioli (came with chicken) with the lettuce salad (part of banchan), you will thank me later We did all three flavors, and both of us agree the golden original is the best. For a gluten free fried chicken, this is insanely crispy and good: GBD, golden, brown, delicious. The chicken inside is crazy moist and juicy. The other two… I forgot their flavors but I wasn’t impressed. The sauces are: 1. Jun Verde – a creamy, citrusy green cilantroy mayo sauce. Our fav!! 2. Honey Mustard – a sweet and tangy sauce, tasted very wasabi forward. 3. Pepper Parm – savory with a peppery kick and Parmesan flavor. If you pair this with lettuce 🥗 , you get the Caesar salad. 4. Gochujang BBQ – a smoky, spicy Korean-style barbecue sauce. The most underwhelming one to my personal preferences. Chicken consommé with chives was great, both as appetizer and palate cleanser. Banchans include 1. Sweet sour radish (my Korean said it is sacrilegious not to include it with fried chicken) 2. Celery 3. Kimchi 4. Lettuce salad The perilla oil noodle it came with the set is worth noting. Even if jt costs, I would be happy paying for it. It is umami, flavorful, and cold and refreshing compared to the fried 🍗 + sauce. The finisher is a fro-yo topped with very tangy (positive way) yuzu sauce. Loved it. Came very very slow though. Definitely a steal if you can scoop a reservation and do the bucket deal. Ofc if you order other things (aka. golden bugbears etc), it won’t be much of a steal, but you get delicious food either ways.

Sarah W

Japanese BBQ spot with a separate GF menu and GF soy sauce!

Chieko Laux

The food was great. We went there for Sunday brunch and it is hard to talk since it was very noisy.　The server was very kind and tell us which ones are gluten free.

Aj Casey

Great place for a quick bite in Pioneer Sq. I’m gluten free (celiac) and eat vegan and there are always looks of options (they change the menu seasonally) for me without having to make any substitutions. It’s a great spot to go with a mixed group (veg & non-veg) of friends where most people will be happy. They also have a cute little sundries section with some grocery items and cute kitchen stuff. NOTE: While the menu is 100% GF, make sure to read the labels of the sauces in the grocery section as not all of those are (but many are).

Jane Doe

Absolutely Hands Down the BEST gluten free fried chicken in the whole 🌎. No joke. They also have dedicated GF fryers . GF chicken nuggets, a whole fried chicken and GF teriyaki sauce. Definitely try them out you will be sooo happy you did . #theadventurechameleon

Christina Chao

I got bugolgi beef and it was good, the bowl was big. Their miso soup is aromatic. I loved their cheese and corn, because who doesn’t love cheese and corn? First time in my life having corn tea and it’s going to be my thing from now on. So grateful this place introduced me to corn tea. Also cookie points for being gluten free so that my partner can eat here with me :)

Tonan Ahn

i’m celiac and half korean- this place feels like heaven. genuine korean taste all with 90% of the menu being gluten free. May be my new favorite restaurant in all of CO. Delicious.

Heather Bodenhamer

I am a regular Korean BBQ eater. Maybe it's not entirely fair to compare Japanese BBQ to Korean, I know different countries entirely, however, being in Northern Virginia it is hard not to compare a similar concept to KBBQ. The atmosphere is great, the meat was delicious, the sides lacked any flavor because they were just regular veggies (corn, not cheese corn, zucchini and cremini mushrooms), it came with a salad and miso that were flavorful. We ordered the value meal for 2 people with one cocktail $14 and a diet coke the total was $106, after tipping 22% I spent $130.. The meat was perfectly marinated and the quality was high, however the portions were insanely SMALL. I left hungry and wishing I went to Kbbq instead but it was an experience. I also noticed all the marinades and sauces were sweet- the sauces on the table were Ponzu, Sweet Soy Sauce and a Spicy Sauce that was also sweet, I found myself wishing for a more savory sauce to balance out all the sweetness. Our server was super friendly and attentive. For example I had taken the lemon from my gfs cocktail and put it in my diet coke, our server noticed and without me saying anything brought me a refill diet coke with a lemon (this didn't go unnoticed!). I personally don't see myself coming back but glad I gave it a try. Oh and I will add that everything we ordered was gluten and dairy free naturally so that was a huge plus.

Megan Benjamin

A lot of gluten free options! Quite delicious, though some dishes are a bit small compared to others. The soup is easily 3 portions.

Robin Sink

Loved this place! Staff was friendly and food was amazing. Wonderful to visit a restaurant that is 100% GF and not have to worry about contamination!

Caleb Barlow

Ate here for dinner with a friend tonight, absolutely delicious meal! Very impressed with their menu, everything we ordered was good! Plenty of gluten free items marked on their menu which made it very convenient for me to order. Only downside is the price - pretty expensive, so definitely an every once in a while or special occasion type of restaurant. Also skip the drinks, while they were good, they were pricey ($15-20), so save your money for the food!!

Casey Lindenfeld

So delicious! All gluten free!!

Blair Egan

I’ve been to multiple locations based on various places I’ve lived in the DMV area, and each one has been great. I came here when I needed a last minute dinner, and just like all the other locations, the employees are chill, the food is fresh and delicious, and there are plenty of options from the build your own bowl, ordering ones they already have on their menu, or even their version of a burrito made with seaweed instead of a tortilla. A big plus for me is that everything is gluten free. As some with celiac disease, and has very violent and severe reactions from the smallest amount of cross contamination, places like SEOULSPICE is a gem. I’ve only been able to find locations in the DMV area, so I certainly don’t take it for granted. It is far more safe for me to eat here, and if you like the build your own bowl experience and are willing to try something new, I’d say it is significantly better than Chipotle. If you are vegetarian, I would ask questions about how they prepare their tofu (whether or not it is prepared separately from the meat protein options). They have 7 veggie options (you can choose as many as you want) but I would check their online menu to make sure you like the options they have. They also have toppings that are all vegetarian, and they have add-ons, one of which is avocado if you like it or want an add-on. There are more options with drinks and even individually packaged gluten free cookies (at least at all the locations I’ve been to) It’s safe to say this is my go-to.

Corder

Celiac safe chicken is very hard to find and this is delicious!

Grace Park

Fun experience sitting on modified ground chairs like you can find in Asia! Food is vegan and modern, which surprised me. The food was okay! The presentation and service are great but I was not particularly impressed with the food. There is a gluten free section on the menu. Even though the other food options don’t look like they’d have any gluten, they have traces (e.g. sauce for one ingredient in mixed rice uses wheat)

Jill H-F

We loved our pizza and good service here! My husband said it was the best gluten-free pizza crust he’s ever had. Yummy Boise pizza with potatoes and gruyère cheese.

Kerrissa Keymer

Yummy, unusual pizzas, all available gluten-free. 😋 Great mocktails and real cocktails. Secret door is in the alley to get into the speakeasy. Super hip. Super cool. Fab vibes. 👌

Jason Pettrey

Needed to find a good local gluten-free spot near University of Maryland – this one came up and really hit the spot. We ended up doing dine-in one evening, and then did delivery the next evening. Their bowls are simple, but they’re extremely filling and delicious. They have lots of different options that you can customize so it doesn’t feel like you have the same thing twice, even though there were only five or six main things on the menu. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you have a gluten allergy.

Jody Rathbun

Great food, most foods gluten free. Very rich flavor, spice level options from 0-10. Very fast, easy lunch option.

Kandice Tillinghast

The food here is absolutely delicious! My husband has a gluten allergy and it is wonderful not having to worry about what is in them. We had the Avocado bowl and it was amazing! I would definitely recommend ordering from them.

Linda Rushing

My first time visiting Hawkers. I have to be Gluten Free, not only was the server Mikel knowledgeable about my options. A friend suggested the Singapore Mei Fun and it was absolutely delicious. We also had some Shrimp Rice rolls and they were also delicious! All tasted very fresh. If you have never been go!!!!

Brittany Wolf

My husband and I have been on a Moonbowls kick lately. I am a gluten-free vegetarian, and finding food that fits my dieta needs can be challenging. Every order has been completely on point accurate 👌 The quality of ingredients NEVER disappoints!! Always so fresh, and the jasmine rice is cooked to perfection!Sesame ginger vinaigrette is very consistent in taste every time (I dislike when sauces/dressings that I enjoy don't taste consistent order to order). Highly recommend!

Samantha Richardson

To preface, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease close to 20 years ago when I was 5 years old. I'm used to my options being limited or nonexistent when I go out to eat with friends, especially when it comes to Korean food. (Curse you soy sauce!!!) Also to preface, my friends and I were in town for the StrayKids concert yesterday. The entire day of the concert, all I'd had to eat was a packet of microwave 90 second rice, and a couple protein bars that I had packed ahead of time in my suitcase just in case. Needless to say, I was starving and in desperate need of some good food when we got going this morning. A search entry for "gf food near me" in Google maps popped up with a few options near the hotel we were staying at including SeoulSpice. When I saw it was Korean food I was expecting maybe a couple things that could be modified to make them somewhat safe. Boy was I wrong. 😆 When I tell you I audibly gasped and startled my friends when I saw the words, "100% Gluten Free" on the website, I'm not lying. And the food? Did NOT disappoint. 🙌 I got a little bit of basically everything in my bowl and Debbie piled it so high the lid barely fit on the take out container. And its not just the portion sizes about SeoulSpice that are incredibly large, their hearts are too. When I told Debbie how long I'd been gluten free, and that I was unaccustomed to having options out and about so was very overwhelmed, she walked me through every ingredient and option behind the counter and offered suggestions about some of her favorite combos, too. Also! Because we were the only ones there (we got there right when they opened) Debbie let me try each of the sauces so I could make a more informed decision for my bowl topping and pointed out when I was checking out that there were also Gluten-free cookies like chocolate chip and red velvet (which was so good by the way). The only thing I would say needs improvement is the door is incredibly heavy. 🤣 Careful not to throw your back out trying to get in the door to reach the food that tastes like the mana of the gods and kind, understanding faces like Debbie that reside within. The breakdown! The prices: 10/10 -Reasonable and affordable The food: 100/10 -Huge portions and Delicious! The people: 1000/10 -Incredibly kind and helpful Thank you, for the delicious food and for helping me feel accepted for who I was and what I live and struggle with everyday. Basically... Thank you for helping me feel normal, Debbie and the SeoulSpice crew. When I'm back in town this way be assured I will come back as frequently as I can during my stay . I hope y'all have a nice day! And I hope everyone who reads this gives them a try. They're worth it.😊

Justin Craven

Great food & customer service. Amazing vegan & gluten free options. Must try!!!!!

Wanda Waddell

So good! Celiac friendly and fresh!

Thryn Arnav

Literally such a gift! Are you a person with celiacs desperately in search of gochujang and fried Korean food? This is the place you want to be! Seats fill up fast tho so get there early if you can

Mary Legere

Cory Wilson

Really tasty and Gluten free! I loved the variety of sides and the beef and sauces were amazing!

Danielle Wagner

Best gluten free option in Westfield mall. Sometimes I'll go here just to grab this delicious all gluten free Korean food. The mall food court is always very crowded so can be here to find seating and quite loud.

Ethan Christensen

Cupbop is a great place if you're somewhat sensitive to gluten. It's become a regular choice for me! The service is fast, and the employees are friendly. The dining area is pretty well cleaned, but it's nothing to write home about. I usually get my food here to go.

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Thank heaven for vegan gluten-free food. We call it gluten freegan

Latania Knights

Highly recommend! Food, service and atmosphere was great! Was extremely happy that they offered lots of gluten free options. Love love love the women's bathroom decor! Would definitely come back!