Ugly Dumpling

Ugly Dumpling offers a separate gluten-free menu and uses black plates to distinguish GF dishes. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items, and the menu itself warns it cannot 100% guarantee safety. Staff are reported as knowledgeable and take cross-contamination seriously, with a dedicated fryer and some dedicated equipment. However, at least one coeliac diner reported getting glutened, and the venue is not a dedicated GF facility. Best for those who are gluten-sensitive or willing to discuss precautions with staff; coeliacs should call ahead.

Address1 Newburgh St, Carnaby, London W1F 7RB, UK

Cuisine

Price€€

Hours

Mon	12:00 to 10:00 PM
Tue	12:00 to 10:00 PM
Wed	12:00 to 10:00 PM
Thu	12:00 to 10:30 PM
Fri	12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat	12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun	12:00 to 8:30 PM

Websitewww.uglydumpling.co.uk/

Last verified

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.

Honest caveat: At least one coeliac diner reported moderate-to-severe symptoms after eating here, and the venue's own menu states it cannot guarantee gluten-free safety due to shared kitchen.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorUgly Dumpling - Gluten-Free Restaurant in London , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: separate GF menu, black plates, dedicated fryer, staff knowledgeable, but shared kitchen and one glutening report.fetched 2026-05-29 [2] aggregatorUgly Dumpling - Gluten-Free Asian Fusion Restaurant in London , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: separate GF menu, black plates, dedicated fryer, staff knowledgeable, shared kitchen, one glutening report.fetched 2026-05-29 [3] aggregatorUgly Dumpling - London Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing: clearly marked vegan and GF options, staff attentive, allergens labelled.fetched 2026-05-29 [4] blogUgly Dumpling - Dumplings, Vegan Menu, Gluten Free in London | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach guide: clearly marked vegan and GF menu, knowledgeable staff.fetched 2026-05-29 [5] aggregatorGluten free dumplings!! - Review of Ugly Dumpling, London, England - Tripadvisor , TripAdvisorTripAdvisor review: GF taken seriously with coloured plates, friendly staff.fetched 2026-05-29

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.

The menu clearly marks vegan options, including several dumplings and sides. Staff are described as knowledgeable and attentive. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated vegan equipment is mentioned, but the clear labelling and staff awareness make it a reliable choice for vegans.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorUgly Dumpling - London Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing: clearly marked vegan and GF options, staff attentive, allergens labelled.fetched 2026-05-29 [2] blogUgly Dumpling - Dumplings, Vegan Menu, Gluten Free in London | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach guide: clearly marked vegan and GF menu, knowledgeable staff.fetched 2026-05-29

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 menu includes clearly marked vegetarian options, with staff reported as knowledgeable. The shared kitchen is not dedicated, but the venue's clear labelling and attentive service make it a reliable choice for vegetarians.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

Reminder

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

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