ima Asa Yoru

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but has a dedicated GF fryer, uses only GF soy sauce, marks GF items on the menu, and staff are trained and knowledgeable. Multiple coeliac community reviewers report no symptoms across repeated visits.

Address1 Duckett St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

CuisineJapanese · Brunch

Price€€

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Sat	10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Sun	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Websitewww.imaproject.co/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorima Asa Yoru - Gluten-Free Japanese Restaurant in Brunswick , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: 6 ratings, 5 safety ratings; features dedicated GF fryer, GF soy sauce, GF items marked on menu, multiple coeliac reviews with no symptoms. Explicitly notes NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Melbourne, Australia - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeMelbourne celiac-friendly list; includes ima Asa Yoru with a featured review snippet about staff asking if diner is coeliac. No new structural details.fetched 2026-05-16 [3] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Brunswick, Australia - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeBrunswick celiac-friendly list; ranks ima Asa Yoru #39 with same snippet. Confirms GF menu category.fetched 2026-05-16 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeGluten-free japanese restaurants in Melbourne, Australia. Shimbashi Japanese Soba & Sake Bar Restaurant, Shimbashi Soba, Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar, Chocolate Buddha.fetched 2026-05-16 [5] blogMelbourne Set Meal Review Part 2 | Wabi Wabi Salon & Ima Asa Yoru — v's stack of toast , vsstackoftoast.comFood blog review: describes agedashi tofu teishoku and tempura eggplant; notes 'gluten-free, dairy-free delight'. Positive experience but no structural kitchen details.fetched 2026-05-16

Vegan

confidence 0.35 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Vegan options are reported on FindMeGlutenFree and in community reviews, but no dedicated kitchen, fryer, or staff training specific to vegan protocols is confirmed. Quality likely depends on shift.

Cited references

Vegetarian

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Vegetarian options are mentioned in aggregator listings; no structural information about dedicated equipment or staff training for vegetarian safety.

Cited references

Dairy-free

confidence 0.25 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

A diner blog describes finding 'dairy-free delight' at the restaurant, but no dedicated dairy-free kitchen or marked menu items for dairy are confirmed.

Cited references

[1] blogMelbourne Set Meal Review Part 2 | Wabi Wabi Salon & Ima Asa Yoru — v's stack of toast , vsstackoftoast.comFood blog review: describes agedashi tofu teishoku and tempura eggplant; notes 'gluten-free, dairy-free delight'. Positive experience but no structural kitchen details.fetched 2026-05-16

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