Gluten-Free in Kyoto
Kyoto is Japan's cultural heart, full of shrines, temples, and traditional gardens. While traditional soy sauce poses a challenge, Kyoto features dedicated gluten-free cafes, vegan-friendly dining, and celiac-aware traditional eateries.
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Celiac Survival Guide for Kyoto
- •Eat at Choice, a fully gluten-free and vegan cafe offering amazing vegan cheese and safe meals.
- •Grab safe sweet or savory crepes at Waco Crepes, which uses 100% gluten-free batter.
- •Show your Japanese translation card at Teppan Tavern Tenamonya for celiac-safe okonomiyaki (savory pancakes).
Safe Local Foods in Japan
- ✓Plain sashimi (bring your own GF soy sauce)
- ✓Plain steamed rice
- ✓Yakitori (salted/shio, NOT sauce/tare)
- ✓Edamame
Avoid in Japan
- ✕Soy sauce (shoyu - contains wheat, in almost everything)
- ✕Tempura (wheat batter)
- ✕Ramen, udon & soba noodles (most soba contains wheat)
- ✕Miso soup (some use barley/wheat koji)
CELIAC DIETARY PASS
🇯🇵"私はセリアック病です。グルテン、小麦、大麦、ライ麦を食べられません。醤油もダメです。"
Pron:Watashi wa seriakku-byo desu. Wheat to soy sauce are not safe.
AVOID: wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and soy sauce.
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