Nut, Shellfish, Egg, Dairy, and Wheat-Free Japan and Korea Top Picks
Hi! I’m Sami and I recently studied abroad in Japan and South Korea! I was able to find many spots to safely eat with peanut, tree nut, dairy, egg, wheat, and shellfish allergies. One of my favorite places to eat was COW&PIG, where I safely had Korean Barbecue! If you visit, a must-do activity visiting Japan is seeing Mt. Fuji for beautiful views of the famous mountain. Follow me on Spokin @samisafeeats to see my 166 reviews and Instagram @samisafeeats!
Allergy-Friendly Study Abroad Guide: Korea and Japan
Sami studied abroad in Seoul, Korea and Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, Japan, while managing peanut, tree nut, dairy, egg, shellfish, and wheat allergies. She is entering her senior year at the University of Georgia, majoring in Nutritional Sciences. Follow her on the Spokin app at @samisafeeats and on Instagram at @samisafeeats!
16 Celiac-Safe Dim Sum Spots
Celebrate Lunar New Year with dim sum! It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare event that hasn’t happened in 60 years. Speaking of rare, we found the best places worldwide to find celiac-safe dim sum! See 16 places to find gluten-free dim sum across the U.S., Canada, France, Spain, the U.K., Japan, and even Hong Kong! If you manage food allergies, see our Top Rated Food Allergy Friendly Dim Sum Guide. California | Maine | New York | Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Canada | France | Hong Kong | Japan | Spain | United Kingdom
Gluten-Free Kyoto, Shibuya, and Osaka, Japan Top Picks
Hi! I’m Jordan and I recently traveled to Japan and visited several cities including Kyoto, Shibuya, & Osaka! I found many celiac safe spots to eat-- I’ve shared them all on the Spokin app and they are featured in this guide. One of my favorites was Kyoto Engine Ramen, where I had amazing dumpling soup! A fun thing to do if you are in a fun thing to do if you’re in Kyoto is check out all the historic temples - it just happens to be a bonus that there’s great gluten free spots nearby many of them! Follow me on Spokin @sustainablygfre to see my 37 reviews and on Insta @sustainablygfre!!
Tokyo and Kyoto Gluten-Free Travel Itinerary
Eat your way through Kyoto and Tokyo with Esha’s celiac-safe itinerary! Over her 9 days in Japan, she found celiac-safe curry, took a candy-making class, and found even a 100% gluten-free restaurant! Follow her on Spokin @gfreebasicb to see all of her reviews and follow her on Instagram @glutenfreebasicb!
Tokyo Nut-Free Travel Itinerary
Spend a week in Tokyo with Lindsay’s nut-free itinerary! In between exploring DisneySea, visiting Micro Pig Cafe, and taking a completely nut-free cooking class, she found spots with robust allergy menus, a restaurant famous for being the inspiration for the fight scene in Kill Bill, and safe ramen. Follow Lindsay on Spokin @lbedwell to see all of her reviews.
Gluten-Free Japan Top Picks
Hi! I’m Megan and I recently traveled to Japan! I found many safe spots to eat while managing a gluten intolerance and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of my favorites was Benitsuru, where I had the fluffiest Japanese souffle pancakes! A fun thing to do if you are in Japan is to view a sumo training at a sumo stable! Follow me on Spokin @gfmeg to see all of my gluten-free reviews and on Insta @sayimafoodie!
Peanut, Tree Nut, and Sesame-Free Japan Local Picks Guide
Hi! My name is Sofia, and I am an allergy mama managing anaphylactic sesame and tree nut allergies, as well as peanut OIT in Okinawa, Japan. See my insider picks for the best places to eat in Okinawa, like Wake & Bagels for a homemade (sesame free!!) bagel by the beach. While you’re there, also make sure to walk along the Sunabe Seawall for expansive views of the East China Sea. Follow me on Spokin @mrstemple to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Instagram and TikTok @mommakessafefood!
Peanut, Tree Nut, Dairy, Egg, and Shellfish-Free Japan Top Picks
Hi! I’m Amanda and I recently traveled to Japan! I found many safe spots to eat while managing peanut, tree nut, dairy, egg and shellfish allergies and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of my favorites was Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu, where I had shojin ryori! A fun thing to do if you are in Japan is visit the Nishiki Market to grab some mochi. Follow me on Spokin @amandayoung03 to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Insta @youngnwanderlust!
10 Allergy-Friendly Ramen Spots in Japan
Whether you're diving into a bowl in the bustling streets of Tokyo or enjoying a quiet, authentic gem in Kyoto, ramen is a must when in Japan! Our Allergy-Friendly Ramen Guide features the best spots to enjoy this Japanese classic across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Gotemba! See reviews highlighting gluten-free noodles, a 100% nut-free restaurant, vegan spots, sesame-free ramen, allergen menus, and more! If you’re looking for more Japanese classics, see our Sushi and Matcha Guides!
