Matsuri

Matsuri gives reason to flick its neighbouring allergen-free Japanese restaurant, the exclusive and rule-bound Wafu for its hospitable service and low key atmosphere.

You can also expect indistinguishable gluten-free Japanese food for the whole group to enjoy including deep fried tempura (cooked in rice flour), a teriyaki chicken main that is mouth-blowing and sushi galore.

Not only is GF soy sauce decanted into regular wheat-labelled soy sauce bottles, there is nothing written on the menu saying they cater. Rest assured, mention "gluten-free" and waitress after waitress smile as if you were the 100th person saying those 2 special words for the day.

It is advised, however to make sure as there are some things on the menu which clearly state they are made from wheat, despite staff saying that 'everything' is safe.

Matsuri and Matsuri takeaway (2 doors down) are Professional Members of the Coeliac Society of NSW.

Matsuri, 614 Crown St, Surry Hills 2010. (02) 9690 1336. (No website supplied). ‎