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KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar Cambridge
Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu (GF) and a PDF allergen matrix is available. Staff are generally attentive and will provide tamari/gluten-free soy sauce, but the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is possible. One coeliac reviewer reported a dish was served then recalled as not GF, so always confirm with the team.
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 70% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu (GF) and a PDF allergen matrix is available. Staff are generally attentive and will provide tamari/gluten-free soy sauce, but the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is possible. One coeliac reviewer reported a dish was served then recalled as not GF, so always confirm with the team.
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Vegan
confidence 65% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
Vegan options are marked VG on the menu, with several dishes like edamame, dynamite cauliflower, yasai volcano roll, and oyster mushroom bao. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination risk exists. Staff can advise on vegan choices.
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Vegetarian
confidence 65% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
Vegetarian items are marked V on the menu, including many sushi, tempura, and dessert options. Shared kitchen with meat and fish, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are helpful with dietary needs.
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Nut-free
confidence 30% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The menu states that dishes may contain traces of nuts. No dedicated nut-free preparation area. Diners with nut allergies should speak to staff before ordering.
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Dairy-free
confidence 40% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
Dairy-free options are not specifically marked on the menu, but one reviewer noted the venue is good for dairy-free. The allergen matrix PDF may list dairy content. Best to ask staff for guidance.
Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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