GLUTEN FREE DINING IN CHINATOWN
Discover gluten-free dining in Chinatown, from fragrant curries and rice-based dishes to fresh grills, hot pot and naturally gluten-free favourites from across Asia.
Eating gluten-free doesn’t mean missing out in Chinatown. Across the neighbourhood you’ll find dishes built around naturally gluten-free ingredients such as rice, rice noodles, fresh vegetables, grilled meats and aromatic broths, alongside restaurants offering dishes that can be adapted to suit different dietary requirements.
For something quick, seek out rice bowls and grilled dishes, or make dessert your next stop with mochi, shaved ice and other rice-based Asian sweets among the treats to discover around Chinatown.
Know before you order
Gluten can sometimes appear where you least expect it. Soy sauce commonly contains wheat, while marinades, stocks, sauces, fried foods and shared cooking equipment can also introduce gluten. Dumpling wrappers, bao, noodles and many battered dishes will usually contain wheat unless specifically labelled otherwise.
If you have coeliac disease or a serious intolerance, always speak directly to the restaurant before ordering and ask about ingredients, preparation methods and cross-contamination. Dietary information and kitchen practices can change, so checking with the team on the day is the best way to find dishes that are right for you.
GOLDEN PHOENIX
37 - 38 GERRARD STREET
Seeking a full gluten-free Chinese restaurant experience? Golden Phoenix on Gerrard Street is a must-visit. The Cantonese restaurant introduced a dedicated gluten-free menu in 2026, going well beyond a couple of adapted dishes. Think Chinese favourites including dim sum, crispy duck, ho fun noodles and sweet and sour dishes, giving gluten-free diners the chance to order across the table rather than settle for a single option.
The restaurant has also created a separate preparation area for gluten-free food. It makes Golden Phoenix one of the most notable options for gluten-free Chinese food in London, particularly if dim sum has been off the menu for a while.
VIET FOOD
34 - 36 WARDOUR STREET
Vietnamese cooking offers plenty of rice and rice-noodle-based dishes to explore, and Viet Food brings a contemporary take on the cuisine to Wardour Street. The menu spans Vietnamese street-food-inspired dishes, salads, grills, pho and rice dishes. Look towards rice and rice-noodle options and ask the team which sauces, marinades and broths can accommodate your requirements.
SUSHI & SASHIMI
Japanese food can open up another avenue for gluten-free dining, particularly if you keep things simple. Sashimi, nigiri and selected maki rolls can be made predominantly from fresh fish, vegetables and sushi rice, making Chinatown's Japanese restaurants worth exploring.
For a casual option, Misato at 11 Wardour Street, serves sushi including nigiri, maki and sushi bento boxes.
Sushi Joy at 15A Little Newport Street, is another option for freshly prepared sushi, combining traditional sushi-making with a contemporary grab-and-go format.
IMPORTANT: Regular soy sauce usually contains wheat, while tempura, crispy toppings, sauces, marinades and some processed seafood can also contain gluten. Ask about gluten-free tamari or soy sauce, choose simply prepared sushi and sashimi where appropriate, and always discuss cross-contamination if you're coeliac.
PLUM VALLEY
20 GERRARD STREET
Plum Valley's brand-new Gluten-Free menu makes it even easier for everyone to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and handcrafted dim sum, whatever their dietary requirements. Whether you're a London local or visiting for the weekend, make Plum Valley your destination for some of the best Gluten Free Dim Sum in London.
