Celiac safety profile

Poke Market

Poke Bar · Asian Fusion Restaurant · Sushi Restaurant

41 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

🍽️ What you can eat here

Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.

✅ Reported safe options

  • Most poke bowls are gluten-free, according to recent diners.
  • All bowls are gluten-free except for sesame soy sauce, which is not GF.
  • Musubi are not gluten-free.
  • Staff can make substitutions to remove gluten-containing components in bowls.
  • Example GF-friendly approach noted by diners includes avoiding gluten-containing sauces and toppings; some bowls (like Hawaiian-style ahi) were cited as safe when prepared with gf modifications.
  • The restaurant offers a range of GF-friendly toppings and options, though there isn’t a separate GF menu.

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is a consideration.
  • Gluten-containing sauces (e.g., sesame soy) can render some bowls non-GF if included.
  • Some toppings (imitation crab, tempura flakes, eel sauce) have been noted as not GF and would need to be omitted.
  • Because there isn’t a separate GF menu, diners should explicitly confirm ingredients and request GF-safe substitutions to minimize risk.
  • Overall, the risk can be managed with careful ordering and clear communication with staff.

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