Gluten-free Tempura! 米粉てんぷら工房 天 in Fukuoka
*This Izakaya only uses rice flour and is advertised as gluten-free. Komeko Tenpura Kobou is a gluten-free Izyakaya in Fukuoka, Japan, close to Nishijin station. They claim to be the worldwide first gluten-free Tempura restaurant, and they offer a variety of different Tempura with meat, seafood and vegetables as well as noodles, dessert and special lunch and dinner menus. Komeko Tempura Kobou (sometimes spelled “Tenpura”)米粉てんぷら工房 天Google MapsInstagramHot Pepper (Japanese site) (Even though “Tempura” is the correct English spelling, “Tenpura” is actually closer to the Japanese word and the Izakaya is spelling their name on Instagram as “Komeko Tenpura Kobou” I will keep on referring to them with that spelling.) My…
Gluten-free churros in Fukuoka, Japan-DANNY CHURROS 天神
*This place is advertised as 100% gluten-free. Danny Churros is a gluten-free churros take-out in Hakata Canal-City (an open shopping mall) in Fukuoka and truly a great place to live out your creativity through ordering one of a kind churros! Google MapsOfficial Website (Japanese) Danny Churros is one of the unique gluten-free places in Fukuoka which I really loved. It is located in Canal City Hakata, a mall close to canal (as the name suggests) and in the centre of the city. The mall itself is special in its architecture, as you can see in the picture below, and it features fountain water shows and seasonal events. Danny Churros is…
How to spend a day at Incheons beaches with coffee and (wheat-free) seafood
*The following places might not be safe for a person with Celiac disease or someone being highly sensitive to traces or cross-contamination. Since I came to Korea, I kept hearing about how beautiful the ocean is, especially in winter. So, last November, I finally took the opportunity to visit the beaches in Incheon with a friend. Since Incheon is an island, the beaches are conveniently close to the airport. This makes Incheon an ideal destination, not only for those living or travelling in Seoul and the nearby, but also for those with a layover at Incheon Airport, wanting to make the most of their several hours of downtime. You can…
“Gluten-Free” Snacks at Convenience Stores in Korea: Part 1
Eating gluten free in Korea can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! Find out which snacks to enjoy in Korean convenience stores (part 1)
Best Gluten-Free Fruit Cakes in Seoul at Rice Dessert Cafe Chamsae!
Rice Dessert Cafe Chamsae has the freshest and creamiest (gluten-free) fruit cakes in Seoul, made of rice flour, unrefined sugar and creamy butter.
Delicious Gluten Free Cakes at Another Ssong in Seoul
Another Ssong (어나더쏭) is a gluten-free café with a cozy, vintage-chic charm, only 7 minutes from Gunja Station. Lettering cakes are also available upon order!
(Gluten-Free) Crumble Cake at Riff Coffee in Suwon, Korea
Suwon is the perfect destination for a weekend trip away from Seoul and it also has a variety of gluten-free places to offer. Riff Coffee in Suwon is one of them.
Sugar-Free at Zero Cafe in Hongdae, Seoul
*This café offers gluten-free options, but is not entirely gluten-free. “No added sugar, but we are sweet!” Zero Cafe is about a 10-minute walk from Hongdae Station, located at the end of a side street off the bustling main shopping street. It is a bit far away from the fashion stores in the same street, but once you approach, you won’t be able to miss it thanks to its eye-catching orange exterior. It’s also in proximity to Honik University. What’s unique about Zero Cafe, as the name suggests, is that it’s not only gluten-free but also entirely sugar-free. Another great thing is their many cream and soda drinks. You can…
Wheat-Free Rice flour Chicken and Walnut Pastries in Dangsan, Seoul
South Korea is famous for its chicken and there are actually some places that offer healthier and gluten-free chicken, made of rice flour. Oh, and if you visit Dangsan, don't forget the gluten-free walnut pastries!
How to Survive Gluten Free in South Korea
Travelling or living abroad can be a thrilling experience, but it can also be frustrating if you have to eat gluten-free. This is a list with what to eat and what to avoid.
