Celiac safety profile
Oku
Sushi Restaurant
29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Sunshine roll (GF)
- Rice noodle Yakisoba with chicken, prepared with gluten-free tamari
- Miso Black Cod with gluten-free sauce
- Edamame prepared without gluten
- These items are explicitly described as GF or prepared GF in collected information. Availability and exact preparation can vary by kitchen staff, so it’s wise to confirm GF handling at the time of ordering.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Oku is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination is possible if strict separation isn’t followed in prep and serving areas.
- Some older experiences flagged back-of-house training gaps and shared preparation spaces as potential risks. While recent reports are more positive, these concerns highlight the importance of asking for GF-specific prep steps (e.g., separate prep areas or utensils) and using gluten-free sauces.
- Some menu items involve soy sauce or seaweed washed in soy sauce; requesting gluten-free alternatives (like tamari) or confirming ingredient handling is prudent.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.