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moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls- Koreatown) restaurant in Los Angeles
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moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls- Koreatown)

The venue's official menu and homepage both state the entire menu is gluten-free, and the Google Play app description says '100% gluten-free food'. The menu marks every dish GF and includes a disclaimer about potential cross-contamination. While the venue claims a fully gluten-free kitchen, the menu's own disclaimer notes facilities may contain gluten, so this is a self-declared 100% GF kitchen rather than a third-party accredited one. Confidence is high because the claim is consistent across multiple official sources.

Address1842 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
CuisineKorean
Price€€
Hours
Mon10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Websitewww.moonbowls.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.85 ·

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

The venue's official menu and homepage both state the entire menu is gluten-free, and the Google Play app description says '100% gluten-free food'. The menu marks every dish GF and includes a disclaimer about potential cross-contamination. While the venue claims a fully gluten-free kitchen, the menu's own disclaimer notes facilities may contain gluten, so this is a self-declared 100% GF kitchen rather than a third-party accredited one. Confidence is high because the claim is consistent across multiple official sources.

dedicated kitchenmarked menu

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The menu marks many dishes as V (Vegan) and offers numerous plant-based options including Impossible Beef, crispy cauliflower, and roasted tofu. However, the menu also includes chicken, steak, and egg items, so the kitchen is shared. Staff awareness is implied by the menu marking but not independently verified. No dedicated vegan fryer or prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The menu offers many vegetable-forward bowls and clearly marks vegan items, which are also vegetarian. However, there is no specific vegetarian marking or dedicated vegetarian section. The shared kitchen with meat dishes means cross-contamination is possible. Confidence is moderate as the evidence is indirect.

marked menu

Nut-free

confidence 0.30 ·

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

The menu does not mark nut-free items. Some dishes contain sesame seeds and sesame-based sauces (sesame is a seed, not a tree nut, but may be a concern for some). The menu's disclaimer about shared facilities suggests potential cross-contamination. No nut-free information is provided.

Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

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

The menu does not mark dairy-free items. Some dishes like the Chili Crunch Chicken come with ranch (likely dairy), and the Dark Chocolate Brownie and Crispy Rice Treat likely contain dairy. The menu's disclaimer about shared facilities suggests dairy cross-contamination is possible. No dedicated dairy-free options are highlighted.

Egg-free

confidence 0.40 ·

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

The menu includes jammy egg as a side option and the Crispy Rice Treat contains marshmallow cream (may contain egg). No egg-free marking is present. The shared kitchen environment means cross-contamination is possible. Confidence is low due to lack of specific information.

Soy-free

confidence 0.30 ·

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

The menu includes soy-based items like soy garlic dressing and gochujang sauce. No soy-free marking is present. The shared kitchen environment means cross-contamination is possible. No specific soy-free information is available.

Shellfish-free

confidence 0.40 ·

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

The menu's disclaimer explicitly states 'our menu is produced in facilities that may contain gluten and/or shellfish'. No shellfish-free marking is present on individual dishes. The shared kitchen environment means cross-contamination is possible.

Low-FODMAP

confidence 0.20 ·

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

No low-FODMAP information is provided on the menu or website. Some base options like cauliflower rice and jasmine rice may be low-FODMAP, but garlic and onion are common ingredients in Korean cuisine. Staff may be able to accommodate on request, but no evidence supports this.

Sugar-free

confidence 0.30 ·

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

The homepage mentions 'low sugar and low calorie sauces', but no sugar-free marking is present on the menu. Some dishes like the Chili Crunch Chicken include sweet components (chili pineapple). Staff may be able to accommodate on request, but no evidence supports this.

Keto

confidence 0.20 ·

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

No keto-specific information is provided. Some base options like cauliflower rice and citrus-marinated kale may be keto-friendly, but many dishes include sweet potatoes, rice, or sweet sauces. Staff may be able to accommodate on request, but no evidence supports this.

Reminder

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

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