Celiac safety profile
Kiawe Roots
Restaurant
2-3687 Kaumualii Hwy, Lawai, HI 96765
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Dad's Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)
- Wasabi Pea Crusted Fish (Gluten Free)
- Smoked Huli Huli Chicken (Gluten Free)
- Fried chicken wings (gluten-free; often noted as prepared with a dedicated fryer)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Several accounts praise dedicated GF fryers and clearly marked gluten-free items, which strongly support safer dining for many celiacs.
- At least one account mentions the possibility of cross-contact risks due to shared grills, underscoring that practices can vary by day or dish.
- The restaurant is described as small, which can influence seating arrangements and the ability to segregate foods for allergy needs.
- There is evidence suggesting ongoing changes in operations or branding, with references indicating Kiawe Roots may have closed or transitioned to Break + Feast at another location. If true, current practices and safety assurances may differ from past reports.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.