gluten free sushi?

[Anonymous]

I know it is easy to find gluten free sushi but have two kids with Celiac and last time we tried, it was a struggle. The place was recommended but the server confused gluten free and vegetarian and it was only because I knew tobiko isn't gluten free that we avoided a problem.

If you can recommend a place with a gluten free menu or where you've had an easy time in the past, that would be great! We live in NW DC but happy to travel some.

[Anonymous]

Sushi-Zen in Arlington labels gluten free items.

[Anonymous]

I would imagine gluten is in the soy sauce or other sauces (like what is used with fish that is cooked — eel, for instance). Otherwise, isn’t sushi gluten-free?

[Anonymous]

All of Wegmans sushi is gluten free. Not exactly a restaurant experience lol, but we have loved their sushi catering for my celiac daughter’s birthday parties.

[Anonymous]

At most sushi places, it’s all GF except for fake crab meat, non Tamari soy sauce, and deep fried appetizers/things that have wheat based crunch on top of fish.

[Anonymous]

Avoid the spicy sauces too, many are not gf. I’ve had luck at Kyoto in Alexandria but it’s a neighborhood place and imagine you can find something closer/posher.

I’ve had good luck at Wegmans too. Also the imitation crab at Wegmans is gf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would imagine gluten is in the soy sauce or other sauces (like what is used with fish that is cooked — eel, for instance). Otherwise, isn’t sushi gluten-free?

You would think so but my kids have Celiac so cross contamination and mistakes can be an issue (i.e., tobiko in a tuna roll isn't okay). I was just hoping for an easy experience where the restaurant knows what is and isn't a problem and we don't have to hound servers. The place in Arlington sounds promising.

[Anonymous]

Oh, and great tip on Wegmans especially since they just opened in DC!

[Anonymous]

No! you don't say! Tobiko is not gluten free!

[Anonymous]

Is the crab stick used in the California rolls at Whole Foods gluten free?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At most sushi places, it’s all GF except for fake crab meat, non Tamari soy sauce, and deep fried appetizers/things that have wheat based crunch on top of fish.

A lot to of places use gluten free Panko for their tempura

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the crab stick used in the California rolls at Whole Foods gluten free?

No

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All of Wegmans sushi is gluten free. Not exactly a restaurant experience lol, but we have loved their sushi catering for my celiac daughter’s birthday parties.

: “some sushi rice uses non-distilled white vinegar, which is made from either corn or wheat. If the vinegar used [is wheat-based], then the sushi rice will contain gluten. In addition, sushi rice is sometimes prepared with a chicken broth that contains gluten…another reason to ask in advance.”

https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/sushi/

Also some place with use malt vinegar in the rice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of Wegmans sushi is gluten free. Not exactly a restaurant experience lol, but we have loved their sushi catering for my celiac daughter’s birthday parties.

: “some sushi rice uses non-distilled white vinegar, which is made from either corn or wheat. If the vinegar used [is wheat-based], then the sushi rice will contain gluten. In addition, sushi rice is sometimes prepared with a chicken broth that contains gluten…another reason to ask in advance.”

https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/sushi/

Also some place with use malt vinegar in the rice.

Ok. Malt vinegar is not ok in sushi. What kind of backwoods joint does that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of Wegmans sushi is gluten free. Not exactly a restaurant experience lol, but we have loved their sushi catering for my celiac daughter’s birthday parties.

: “some sushi rice uses non-distilled white vinegar, which is made from either corn or wheat. If the vinegar used [is wheat-based], then the sushi rice will contain gluten. In addition, sushi rice is sometimes prepared with a chicken broth that contains gluten…another reason to ask in advance.”

https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/sushi/

Also some place with use malt vinegar in the rice.

Ok. Malt vinegar is not ok in sushi. What kind of backwoods joint does that?

You would be surprised. It’s cheaper.