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Gluten-free in Kichijoji: places we've eaten at
Five places around Kichijoji Station, with what each restaurant says, our own photos and what to check before you go.
Kichijoji, a few stops west of Shinjuku, is known for Inokashira Park and its small shops. It also has an unusual number of places that describe gluten-free food, from a taco rice counter in the Harmonica Yokocho alleys to dedicated gluten-free bakeries. We've eaten at all of these. Below is what each restaurant says, what we had, and what to check first.
Listed by area, not ranked. A visit isn't a safety check: always confirm with staff.
Hamonica Quina
Kichijoji · Last visited 30 Aug 2026
The restaurant says: Some dishes are described as gluten-free. Dishes: Taco rice.
Kitchen: Not confirmed.
We had: Taco rice
Crayon House Tokyo
Kichijoji · Last visited 7 Nov 2026
The restaurant says: Some dishes are described as gluten-free. The restaurant mentions gluten-free options, but which dishes is unclear. Dishes: GF-day buffet (10th, 20th and 30th of each month), Rice-flour roll cake (check availability on the day), Soy-milk cookies, green tea (Genki Town; shop), Rice bite biscuits, dried fruit (Felicietta; shop).
Kitchen: Not confirmed.
Check before you go: GF days: the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month
We had: Soy-milk cookies, green tea (Genki Town), Rice bite biscuits, dried fruit (Felicietta)
Where is a dog?
Kichijoji · Last visited 16 May 2026
The restaurant says: The restaurant describes its whole menu as gluten-free. Drinks aren't specified. Dishes: Sandwich loaf, Bagels, Baguette, Focaccia, GF/vegan lemon cookies (eight pieces), Sandwich, Vegetable pizza.
Kitchen: Not confirmed.
We had: Vegetable pizza, Berry jam sandwich, GF/vegan lemon cookies (bought in the shop on an earlier visit)
Rizriant
Kichijoji · Last visited 12 Jan 2026
The restaurant says: Some dishes are described as gluten-free. Dishes: Baked sweets, Macarons, Fresh pastries.
Kitchen: The restaurant says no wheat flour is kept on site.
We had: Berry tart, Bear macaron, Cookies
Tawaraya Kichijoji
Kichijoji · Last visited 3 Jan 2024
The restaurant says: Some dishes are described as gluten-free. Dishes: Inokashira Forest rice-flour elephant cookie tin.
Kitchen: Wheat is used in the same kitchen. Utensils or equipment are shared.
Check before you go: Opening days follow a calendar. Check the official site.
We had: Inokashira Forest rice-flour elephant cookie tin (a gift)
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This isn't medical advice. How strictly to avoid gluten is your call, with your doctor.