Celiac safety profile
Benihana
Japanese Restaurant · Teppan Grill Restaurant
1200 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free fried rice (prepared GF with separate utensils and grill when possible)
- Hibachi chicken (prepared with gluten-free soy sauce and careful handling)
- California rolls (explicitly noted as safe with cross-contamination considerations)
- Salad (served with oil and vinegar; dressing often contains gluten, so specify no dressing if needed)
- General reminder: The soup and some dressings are not GF; confirm each component with staff before ordering
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The facility is not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination is a real possibility if careful procedures aren’t followed for every dish.
- Some items (soup, dressings, miso) are not GF according to documented notes.
- Safety can vary by chef and visit; several diners reported strong safety practices (GF soy sauce, separate prep) while others described inconsistencies or non-GF elements.
- Communication with the server and the chef about gluten-free needs is essential to maximize safety during each visit.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.