
THE ARK NEWCASTLE INDIAN RESTAURANT
The menu marks several dishes GF, GFO, or DFO, and the AGFG listing tags the venue as having gluten-free options. However, the kitchen is shared and there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training on cross-contamination. Coeliac diners should confirm procedures directly with the kitchen before ordering.
| Mon | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The menu marks several dishes GF, GFO, or DFO, and the AGFG listing tags the venue as having gluten-free options. However, the kitchen is shared and there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training on cross-contamination. Coeliac diners should confirm procedures directly with the kitchen before ordering.
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Vegan
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The AGFG listing tags the venue as having vegan options, and the menu includes dishes marked DF (dairy-free) and GFO that could be suitable. However, no dedicated vegan preparation area or equipment is mentioned, and many dishes contain dairy, egg, or ghee. Vegans should discuss specific dishes and cross-contamination risks with staff.
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Vegetarian
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The AGFG listing tags the venue as having vegetarian options, and the menu has a dedicated vegetarian section with many clearly marked dishes. The kitchen is shared with meat and seafood, so cross-contamination is possible. Vegetarians should confirm with staff.
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Dairy-free
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The menu marks several dishes DFO or DF, and the AGFG listing tags the venue as having dairy-free options. However, the kitchen uses butter, cream, yogurt, and cheese extensively, and no dedicated dairy-free equipment or area is mentioned. Diners with dairy intolerance should confirm with staff.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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