Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood

Multiple independent sources confirm a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen: FindMeGlutenFree lists it as 'dedicated gluten-free', Concrete Playground states 'it's all certifiably gluten-free', and CoeliacEasy says '100% Gluten Free Restaurant - no chance of cross contamination'. The venue's own site offers gluten-free soba. No gluten is present on premises, structurally eliminating cross-contamination.

Address140 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

CuisineJapanese

Price€€

Hours

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

Websitewww.shimbashisobamelbourne.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.90 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

✓ dedicated kitchen✓ dedicated fryer✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] blogShimbashi Soba and Sake Bar – The Ultimate Japanese Gluten-Free Soba Experience , shimbashisobamelbourne.com.auVenue official site; offers gluten-free soba made fresh daily; multiple locations.fetched 2026-05-09 [2] aggregatorGluten-Free Japanese Restaurants in Clifton Hill, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as dedicated gluten-free with badge; GF menu items including curry, noodles, sushi, tempura.fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogShimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog listing; categories as gluten-free restaurant; offers GF, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-16 [4] blogShimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood , concreteplayground.comConcrete Playground review; states 'all certifiably gluten-free'; mentions vegan options and multiple locations.fetched 2026-05-16 [5] blogShimbashi Soba- Collingwood , coeliaceasy.comCoeliacEasy listing; claims 100% GF, dairy-free, nut-free; no chance of cross-contamination.fetched 2026-05-16

Nut-free

confidence 0.60 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

CoeliacEasy claims all meals are nut-free. Wanderlog notes nut-free options. No evidence of nut ingredients on premises.

✓ dedicated kitchen

Cited references

Dairy-free

confidence 0.60 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

CoeliacEasy explicitly states 'All the meals are 100% gluten free, dairy free and nut free', indicating the kitchen is also dedicated dairy-free. Wanderlog lists dairy-free options. No contrary evidence found.

✓ dedicated kitchen

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Vegan

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Concrete Playground and CoeliacEasy mention vegan dishes (e.g., mushroom soba, edamame). Wanderlog says vegan options available. No evidence of a dedicated vegan kitchen or marked menu; shared preparation likely.

Cited references

[1] blogShimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog listing; categories as gluten-free restaurant; offers GF, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] blogShimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood , concreteplayground.comConcrete Playground review; states 'all certifiably gluten-free'; mentions vegan options and multiple locations.fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogShimbashi Soba- Collingwood , coeliaceasy.comCoeliacEasy listing; claims 100% GF, dairy-free, nut-free; no chance of cross-contamination.fetched 2026-05-16

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Wanderlog and review snippets note vegetarian options. No dedicated vegetarian kitchen or separate menu markings evident.

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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