Gluten Free Cafe Little Bird — Gluten-free gyoza, karaage and yakisoba

Gluten Free Cafe Little Bird

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A dedicated gluten-free cafe whose entire kitchen is wheat-free, serving GF Japanese comfort food such as gyoza, karaage, ramen and yakisoba with English-marked menus. Its Tabelog listing is currently status-undetermined, so confirm hours via its Instagram before visiting.

Details

Nearest station
Yoyogi-Hachiman Stn
Cuisine
Dedicated gluten-free Japanese cafe (gyoza, karaage, ramen)
Price
¥¥
English menu / support
Signature
Gluten-free gyoza, karaage and yakisoba
Misaki Honda
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