Celiac safety profile
Paina Waikiki Luau
Restaurant · Cultural Center · Dinner Theater · Hotel
2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Fresh Island Greens, Shaved Kabocha, Fennel, Tomatoes, Ume-Lilikoi Vinaigrette (GF/Vegan/Dairy Free/Nut Free)
- Kamuela Tomatoes, Japanese Cucumber, Maui Onion Salad (GF/Vegan/Dairy Free/Nut Free; Contains Sesame Oil)
- 12 Hour Roasted Prime Rib (GF/Dairy Free/Nut Free; Contains Sesame Oil)
- Huli Huli Chicken, Pickled Red Onion, Smoked Jus (GF/Dairy Free/Nut Free; Contains Sesame Oil)
- Above Ground Smoked Kalua Pork (GF/Dairy Free/Nut Free; Contains Pork)
- Molokai Style Sweet Potatoes (GF/Dairy Free/Nut Free; Contains Sesame Oil)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so there is an intrinsic cross-contamination risk in a buffet setting.
- Several notes from recent experiences mention labeled gluten-free options and staff involvement to limit cross-contact, but there are also reports of items not GF on the buffet and occasional labeling mismatches.
- Overall, the evidence suggests strong potential for safe dining with proactive staff engagement, but vigilance is still required due to non-dedicated facilities and occasional non-GF menu items.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.