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Celiac.com 10/13/2021 - Los Angeles is enormous. It's also home to a thriving food and eating culture that checks just about every box imaginable. As such, a full guide to eating will be an endlessly updating and refreshing journey. This guide should provide enough good tips, though, to get you a little further down that gluten-free road. Our guide includes lists of 100% gluten-free establishments, other eateries that feature a gluten-free menu, and some stores and markets where you can buy gluten-free food. Because LA is so huge, and there is so much going on, it's certain we've just begun to scratch the surface with this guide. If we've missed a great spot you know about, please share it below, and we'll be sure to add it to the list! Gluten Free Restaurants in Los Angeles The restaurants in this section are either 100% gluten free, or else they offer a gluten-free menu. Still, always double check to make sure the restaurant can get you what you need. Azla Ethiopian Azla Ethiopian offers tasty, 100% gluten free and vegan Ethiopian. Their injera, the teff flatbread, is also 100% gluten-free. Bulletproof Cafe Bulletproof Cafe offers delicious food that is completely free of sugar, gluten, grains, and dairy (except for butter & ghee). Bulletproof offers high-quality food, and easily handles most dietary restrictions. Califlower Pizza Califlower Pizza offers 100% gluten free pizza place for pick-up or delivery. Crust is made with cauliflower, chia seed, and a gluten free flour blend as a base. Their pizzas are gluten free, soy free, and nut free. Honey Hi Honey Hi is a 100% gluten free restaurant in Echo Park “serving food that promotes personal, public & planetary well-being.” Kyes Kyes offers healthy gluten-free and wheat-free wraps from its Santa Monica location. The Kyes menu marks items as gluten-free and wheat-free. The wheat-free items contain ingredients that might have cross-contamination, so anyone with celiac disease will do best to stick with gluten-free items. Moon Bowls Moon Bowls offers “Korean-inspired” bowls that are 100% gluten free for pick-up or delivery. Moon Bowls makes everything from scratch, including sauces. Pikunico Pikunico offers a Gluten Free Menu, Dedicated Fryer, Fried Chicken, and more. Powerplant Superfood Cafe All food at the Powerplant Superfood Cafe is 100% gluten free and vegan, yes, even the double decker pesto burger. Rice MB Rice in Manhattan Beach offers 100% gluten-free sushi. That’s right! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including sauces, ramen, and even the tempura! You're welcome. Sweetfin Sweetfin is a 100% gluten free poke chain, with numerous locations across LA. Think of it as gluten-free sushi in a bowl. Wild Living Foods Wild Living Foods serves 100% gluten-free, plant-based food, with everything cooked below 118 degrees to keep the nutrients and enzymes intact. Gluten-Free Bakeries in LA Breakaway Breakaway offers gluten-free everything. From cookies to bagels, all of their products are made in a dedicated gluten free kitchen and are free of: dairy, casein, peanuts, soy, nuts, and gums. Ecco Un Poco Ecco un Poco offers a great spin on authentic Italian gelato shops. And everything at Ecco un Poco is gluten free. The cones, the cookies, the gelato. Everything. Knock yourself out. West 3rd street close to the Grove and Melrose Place. Erin Mckenna’s Bakery Erin Mckenna’s has two dedicated gluten-free bakery locations in L.A. – one in Larchmont Village, and one on Montana Ave near Santa Monica. All Mckenna's products are vegan, and free from gluten, refined sugar, dairy, and egg. Mckenna's uses gluten-free oats in some products, but not in its donuts or biscuits. Fatamorgana Gelato Fatamorgana offers another great gluten-free spin on the traditional Roman gelato shop. Cones and gelato are all gluten free, all natural ingredients, and myriad flavors. Just off South Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, and in Studio City. Fonuts Fonuts offers 100% gluten free donuts and only gluten-free donuts from shops at West 3rd Street near the Grove and Melrose Place, and another in Studio City. Note: Fonuts donuts are made with almond flour, so beware anyone with almond allergy or sensitivity. Karma Baker Karma Baker is a bakery in Westlake Village that offers delicious, moist, gluten-free cakes, rolls, cupcakes and donuts. Note: Some of Karma Baker's products, including the donuts, use gluten free oat flour. Ask about any oat ingredients, if you have an oat sensitivity. Kirari West Bakery Kirari West is a gluten-free bakery that started in Japan using rice flour instead of wheat. In 2014, they opened their first U.S. location in Redondo Beach. Twice Baked Baking Company Don't let the strip mall fool you. Twice Baked in Long Beach offers incredible gluten-free products, from breads and pizza crusts to our favorites, the bear claws and apple turnovers. Wow Bakes (Delivery or Pickup Only) Wow Bakes is a one person operation, run by a woman named Sharon, who bakes delicious sourdough goods herself in Santa Monica. Wow Bakes offers properly boiled gluten-free bagels that are firm outside and chewy inside like a bagel is supposed to be. They also make a mean gluten-free pop-tart. Wow Bakes ships delicious bread and bagels across the country. Some products are made with oat ingredients, but not bagels, pizza crust, or pop tarts. LA Gluten-Free Grocery Guide Bobs Market bobsmkt.com (424) 322-7797 1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 Grocery Stores, Caterers, Food Delivery Service Eddie & Peter Super Market Eddie and Peter Supermarket offers great deals on seasonal produce, excellent service, and plenty that is naturally gluten-free. (323) 667-0311 4920 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029 Erewhon Markets Since 1968, Erewhon Natural Foods Market has offered organically grown produce, groceries and macrobiotic staples. (323) 937-0777 7660 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 Natural Sunshine Natural Sunshine offers health foods, supplements, and more. 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA Sara's Market Sarah's Market is a much loved, well-stocked East LA business for many decades. (323) 268-6809 3455 City Terrace Dr Los Angeles, CA 90063 Sprout's Farmers Market Sprout's offers fresh seasonal produce, high quality meats and seafood, plus loads of fresh fruits and vegetables, barrels of wholesome grains, nuts and sweets, along with a full-service deli. (310) 500-1192 1751 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 Super King Markets There are multiple Super King Market locations in the LA area. (323) 225-0044 2716 N San Fernando Rd Los Angeles, CA 90065 The Original Los Angeles Farmers Market The Farmers Market of Los Angeles is the original, and some argue, the best. Take a stroll past myriad stands offering seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, and plenty of gluten-free things to eat. (323) 933-9211 6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90036 Grocery Stores, Fruit & Vegetable Markets, Supermarkets & Super Stores Trader Joe's Trader Joe's offers tons of gluten-free options and has 11 Los Angeles locations. Whole Foods Market There are numerous Whole Foods Markets around Los Angeles. They offer numerous gluten-free items, and offer delivery via Amazon Prime. (323) 964-6800 6350 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90036

Celiac.com 01/25/2022 - Phở (pronounced 'FUH') is a delicious soup made from beef, oxtail or chicken broth base. It's the national dish of Vietnam, and in most instances, phở happens to be gluten-free by default. Phở is almost always served with a variety of condiments, including bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint sprigs, scallions, and saw-tooth leaves, bird's eye chilis, sliced jalapeño peppers, hoisin sauce (make sure it's gluten-free), Sriracha (Rooster) Sauce, and lime wedges. Definitely avoid egg noodles in your phở. So, the takeaway is that Phở is typically gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Just be careful about what gets added. As always, avoid any ingredients you're not sure about, and talk to the restaurant workers about the need for your dish to be gluten-free. Our article on top Pho restaurants in San Francisco and the Bay Area led to questions about pho restaurants in a number of other cities. With that in mind, here's a list of some solid pho restaurants in the Los Angeles region. Without doubt, if you're looking for pho in the Los Angeles area, and you have a few extra minutes, head to Orange County, especially Little Vietnam in Garden Grove. There you'll find a number of great choices in a small area. Please note that our list is barely a starter. It is very much incomplete and meant as a basic reference. There are so many solid pho restaurants in the region that it's hard to count them all, let alone list them here. If we missed a favorite pho spot of yours, or if you know of a good one, please share it in the comments below. Twelve Top Phở Restaurants in the Los Angeles Area include: Pho Ba Co Pho Ba Co Stonecreek Plaza 4250 Barranca Pkwy Stes J & K Irvine, CA 92604 Open until 8:00 PM Manager Kieu P. "Our pho broth and rice noodles are all gluten free!" Pho Saigon Pearl Pho Saigon Pearl 519 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 Beverly Grove Open until 9:00 PM Owner Phofax S. Our oxtail pho broth is gluten free with NO MSG. Pho Akaushi Pho Akaushi 7725 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92841 Open until 10:00 PM Owner: James and Quyen B. "Home of the finest Vietnamese Kobe-style Beef ( American Wagyu ) Noodle Soup. 100% Natural diet, growth hormones free. We use the best ingredients we can find to serve my customers." Pho 24 Pho 24 3450 W 6th St Ste 109-B Los Angeles, CA 90020 Wilshire Center, Koreatown Open until 2:00 AM Owner Connie L: Korean infused Pho Recipe, known for clear bone broth that is refreshing from start to finish. Also wok infused dishes such as Chow Fun, Fried Rice, and Spicy Oyster Noodle gives a fiery wok taste, well known in Koreatown. Pho 45 Pho 45 9240 Garden Grove Blvd Ste 19 Garden Grove, CA 92844 Open until Midnight Pho 79 Restaurant 9941 Hazard Ave Garden Grove, CA 92843 Open until 9:00 PM Pho 87 1019 N Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 Elysian Park Open until 8:00 PM A popular Chinatown pho specializing in Oxtail broth. PhoHolic 14932 Bushard St Westminster, CA 92683 Open until 10:00 PM “Another super good pho place. This was a recommendation from my friend and it's legit. Their soup” more Pho Tung & Cafe 23532 El Toro Rd Ste 15 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Open until 8:00 PM “Pho Tung Special was excellent! The service is fantastic, and the spring rolls and peanut sauces are delightful!” more Simply Pho You 698 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90005 Wilshire Center, Koreatown Open until 8:45 PM Soup Shop Soup Shop 5840 Firestone Blvd Ste 102 South Gate, CA 90280 Open until 12AM 214 S State College Blvd Anaheim, CA 92806 Open until 1:30 AM We are a chef-driven restaurant. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable culinary experience. Súp Noodle Bar - Irvine Súp Noodle Bar - Irvine Heritage Plaza 14370 Culver Dr Unit 2H Irvine, CA 92604 Open until 9:00 PM Thank U Pho Thank U Pho 3522 B W 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90005 Koreatown Open until 11:00 PM Thank U Pho serves "a variety of Phở including the House Special, Super Bowl, Oxtail Noodle Soup, and even Pho Vegetarian." Looking to enjoy great Phở at home? Here's a recipe for Chicken Phở