Dancing Yak Restaurant & Bar

280 Valencia St San Francisco

Celiac Safety Score

Moderate Safety

Dancing Yak Restaurant & Bar offers a variety of gluten-free marked options, but caution is essential. Many dishes are prepared in ways that can lead to cross-contamination, especially due to shared ovens and fryers. Diners need to ask detailed questions and be vigilant, as not all marked GF items are truly safe for celiac disease.

About This Restaurant

Dancing Yak Restaurant & Bar is a gluten-aware restaurant. You’ll find it at 280 Valencia St San Francisco in San Francisco, CA. Pricing stays accessible, even with the gluten-free focus.

Their Sansglu Celiac Safety Score of 45/100 reflects the team’s cross-contact awareness and gluten-free training. Menu highlights include Curry, and GF Roti.

Menu Highlights

Curry
GF Roti

Celiac Safety Protocols

Staff members guide every order—arrive a few minutes early so they can walk you through current protocols.

Gluten-Free Status

Gluten-free menu available

Staff Training

Ask about individual staff knowledge

Dedicated Fryer

Shared fryer (avoid fried items)

Know Before You Go

Fried items share a fryer with gluten ingredients—avoid fried dishes if you are sensitive.
Gluten-free orders are prepared in the main kitchen. Always confirm protocols with the chef.

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Recent Reviews

Many reviews praise the extensive gluten-free options marked on the menu, with some reviewers feeling confident in the labeling.

Multiple reviewers highlight that the restaurant's preparation methods, particularly the use of a tandoori oven and fryer, lead to cross-contamination, making many marked GF dishes unsafe for celiac diners.

Safety is inconsistent: some reviewers successfully eat gluten-free with no issues, while others experience reactions or are advised that most GF options are contaminated.