Do you or your journey companion have gluten intolerance and are questioning the place to eat in Japan? Right here’s our rising checklist of gluten-free eating places in Japan.
With the rise of worldwide vacationers, there was elevated consciousness of meals restrictions and allergic reactions in Japan in recent times. To help gluten-free (GF) vacationers in having fun with the superb meals the nation has to supply, we’ve compiled this gluten-free restaurant information for anybody in want.
Right here, we’re kicking off with a listing of eating places in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, which have been reviewed and frequented by GF vacationers. We hope that you simply, as a part of the JOC neighborhood, can even contribute to creating this a complete checklist and useful resource.
If you happen to’re a GF traveler and have found a wonderful restaurant or meals institution whereas touring in Japan, please share town and restaurant title with us within the feedback under, and we’ll gladly add them to the checklist.
Please observe that the data is topic to alter in response to the institutions, and this isn’t an exhaustive checklist of all of the GF locations in these cities.
Tokyo Gluten-Free Eats
Gluten Free T’s Kitchen (Roppongi)
A restaurant/cafe that includes gluten-free (GF) and allergen-free meals. The menu consists of ramen, gyoza, rice bowls, curries, and non-Japanese delicacies, similar to pasta. The restaurant has solely three tables; due to this fact, reservations are needed (walk-ins will not be suggested).
Cafe Komaya (Roppongi)
A restaurant/cafe with a GF menu that includes curry, pizza, baked items, and bread.
Pizzakaya (Roppongi)
A pizza restaurant that additionally affords GF crusts. If you’re anxious about cross-contamination, observe that each one pizzas are baked in the identical oven.
Gluten-Free Kushiage Su (Ginza)
A high-end course meal that includes kushiage (fried skewers) made with a rice flour-based batter. The skewers are delightfully gentle and crispy, like rice crackers. The restaurant is tiny and seats six folks. Reservations are a should, both from the web site or Instagram. You possibly can select from a ten or 13-course dinner (Tue-Solar) or a brief lunch course (Fri-Solar).
Soranoiro Nippon (Tokyo)
The one ramen store in Tokyo Station Ramen Road affords GF and vegan ramen (together with non-GF ramen). Money solely.
Riz Labo (Omotesando)
A restaurant serving GF pancakes and crepes (Thurdays solely). This can be very in style, so anticipate to attend in line.
RICEHACK Glutenfree Bakery (Harajuku)
A GF bakery that includes bread rolls, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and crackers. The store is takeout solely, however you may eat on the cafe subsequent door in case you order a drink from their menu.
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My Banh Mi by Gluten Free Tokyo (Harajuku)
A small restaurant owned and operated by a celiac chef. The restricted menu affords GF banh mi, sandwiches, and desserts.
Bio cafe (Shibuya)
A restaurant/cafe that includes GF meals, similar to pasta, rice dishes, and risotto.
Avan Gluten Free Cafe (Shibuya)
The menu consists of churros, taco rice, fried hen, and fries. Dinner is by reservation solely.
Shimbu Sakiya Ramen (Shibuya)
A ramen store specializing in miso-based Sapporo-style ramen. The merchandising machine affords menus with GF and vegan choices. It additionally affords GF fried hen and gyoza. Money solely.
Teppan Child (Shibuya, Shinjuku)
A Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki restaurant with GF choices.
Jiyugaoka Bakery (Jiyugaoka)
A GF bakery that includes pastries, breads, sandwiches, and muffins. Takeout solely.
Gluten-Free Cafe Tamakuchen (Futagotamagawa)
A restaurant with varied baked items, sandwiches, and breads. Affords lunch and may eat in.
Gonpachi Asakusa (Asakusa)
A Japanese restaurant that’s not GF, however earlier diners have talked about that some dishes are GF/customizable.
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Moyan Curry
Their Japanese curry is GF (keep away from the fried meals toppings because the coating is wheat-based). Additionally they have an izakaya menu for dinner. Has areas in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Shimbashi, and Otemachi.
Yakiniku Jojoen
Jojoen is a series of high-end yakiniku eating places with areas throughout the foremost cities (Tokyo, Sapporo, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Kyoto, and so on.) Earlier diners have commented that the restaurant is well-equipped to deal with these with meals allergic reactions.
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Kyoto Gluten-Free Eats
Sugarhill Kyoto (Gojo)
A Japanese fusion restaurant that has a GF menu. Reservation is extremely really helpful.
Waco Crepes Kyoto (Gojo)
This cute little cafe affords savory and candy rice flour-based crepes which are GF, dairy-free, and vegan. Test their Instagram for his or her operational hours and dates. Some English is spoken.
Alternative Kyoto (Sanjo)
A GF and vegan restaurant providing highly-rated pizzas.
Cafe & Bar Maru (Kawaramachi)
A GF cafe and bar. Test their web site for operational hours.
Yak & Yeti (Kawaramachi)
A Nepali restaurant that may accommodate GF, vegetarians, and vegans.
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Kyoto Loco Rooster (Kawaramachi)
A Hawaiian-Japanese restaurant with GF fried hen coasted with rice flour and sauces. No reserving and solely 5 seats, so be sure that to go early.
Kyoto Engine Ramen (Shijo Kawaramachi)
The restaurant makes a speciality of white miso ramen and makes use of native Kyoto produce. It affords common and GF noodles, that are cooked individually to keep away from cross-contamination.
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Gion Soymilk Ramen Unoko (Gion)
Ramen is GF and vegan-friendly. The soup base consists of GF soy sauce and soymilk with rice flour noodles. The restaurant additionally affords GF beer and izakaya fares.
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Cafe Planet (Demachiyanagi)
A GF and plant-based cafe alongside the Kamogawa River that’s additionally dog-friendly. Money solely.
Breizh Cafe (Nakagyo)
A French cafe specializing in galettes (100% buckwheat crepes) with candy and savory choices, it additionally has a number of areas in Tokyo.
Boulangerie L’oiseau bleu (Kamigamo)
A bakery providing breads and baked items utilizing rice flour and historic grains. Takeout solely. Some merchandise can be found at Dean & Deluca Kyoto and GOOD NATURE STATION.
Tadka (2 areas)
A restaurant specializing in South Indian delicacies. Tadka 1 is open for breakfast (weekends solely) and lunch, Tadka 2 is open for dinner. It may well additionally accommodate vegan and vegetarian diners.
Osaka Gluten-Free Eats
Vegan Cafe Asuka (Sakai)
A restaurant and bakery. A few of their lunches will not be GF, however their breads and baked items are GF.
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Genji Soba (Namba)
Has a 100% buckwheat soba possibility. These delicate to cross-contamination order the celiac package deal, the place they cook dinner the noodles individually from the opposite non-GF noodles.
Spys Oasis (Namba)
It affords spiced curry and a GF izakaya menu, together with GF beer. It additionally has a non-spicy GF curry for youths.
ChocoLatta (Kawarayamachi)
A restaurant specializing in GF chocolate gateau and desserts, it additionally affords restricted lunch (takeout and dine-in).
OKOTAKO Vegan Vegetarian Glutenfree Takoyaki (Shinsaibashi)
A small vegan and GF “takoyaki” izakaya utilizing okara (soy pulp) with a self-serve drink system. Dine-in and takeout can be found.
OKO – Enjoyable Okonomiyaki Bar (Shinsaibashi)
A GF okonomiyaki izakaya utilizing okara (soy pulp) with a self-serve drink system.
Cafe Mahana (Matsuyamachi)
A GF cafe serving lunch and desserts.
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RE-public by BASE ISLAND KITCHEN (Yotsubashi)
A Jamaican-Japanese restaurant with GF treats. Some dishes will be modified vegan-friendly. Seats are restricted, so go early.
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Gluten-Free Cafe & Shisha Bar Anosaki Konosaki (Nakazakinishi)
A GF cafe providing curry, pasta, teishoku (lunch units), and baked items.
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Optimus Cafe (Kitahama)
A GF and vegan restaurant open from breakfast till dinner with GF baked items. Has a stunning view of the river.
Comeconoco Laboratory & Cafe (Temmabashi)
A restaurant providing GF lunches, desserts, and personal GF baking courses. Open on Wed-Sat.
Do you have got suggestions for gluten-free (GF) eating places in Japan? Please share town and restaurant title with us within the remark field under, and we’ll add it to the checklist!
