Choosing gluten-free Thai dishes
Start with the complete dish rather than a single ingredient. Rice, rice noodles or tofu do not establish that a meal is gluten-free because sauces, curry pastes, seasonings and preparation also need checking.
Ingredients, sauces and preparation checks
Browse the current menu, then tell the team what you need before ordering. We can discuss the dishes you are considering and check the relevant ingredients and preparation.
Dishes that contain gluten
Pad Kra Pao uses a powder base containing gluten and cannot be offered gluten-free. Dark noodle soup also uses a base containing gluten, so choosing rice noodles does not make the finished bowl gluten-free.
For other menu choices, ask the team to check the complete dish. Our Thai curry guide helps you compare the six curry styles before discussing dietary preparation.
Shared-kitchen allergen notice
Charm Thai Cafe uses a shared kitchen that handles wheat as well as meat, seafood, egg and other allergens. Freedom from cross-contact cannot be guaranteed, so explain allergies or coeliac disease separately from a general gluten-free preference.
If you have coeliac disease, read our separate coeliac dining guidance for the questions to raise before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every Thai dish at Charm Thai Cafe be made gluten-free?
No. Pad Kra Pao and dark noodle soup contain gluten and cannot be offered gluten-free. Other dishes require ingredient and preparation checks, and cross-contact cannot be guaranteed in our shared kitchen.