Celiac safety profile
O-Ku Sushi DC
Japanese Restaurant · Lounge · Sushi Restaurant
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Nigiri (gluten-free) — explicitly supported as safe in gluten-free guidance
- Spicy Tuna Roll (gluten-free) — explicitly supported as safe
- Gluten-free soy sauce / tamari usage — noted as part of GF accommodations
- Blueberry cheesecake — gluten-free dessert option
- Ube brownie — gluten-free dessert option
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility; cross-contamination risk exists.
- Some glazes or grill-based preparations may introduce gluten; one guest specifically avoided grilled meats due to this concern.
- While there is a gluten-free menu and GF soy sauce, accuracy of gluten-free status can depend on preparation and handling, so explicit confirmation with staff is advisable for each dish.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.