After doing a quick Google search, one of the places I found in Bellingham, WA that actually has a gluten-free menu (hooray!) is Black Pearl: Fine Asian Cuisine. It’s an intimate setting, and it was a lovely meal.
On the main menu, at the top of the page, you see “Please ask for Gluten-Free Menu.” I did, and was very pleased. Not only was the menu gluten-free, there were several dishes I could eat with my additional food allergies. I loved spending a lot of time deciding between the several delicious-sounding dishes that I could have.
I ended up going with Pork Pho, and was not disappointed! Thin slices of delicious pork, a flavorful broth, noodles cooked to perfection, fresh green onions and cilantro, and several other herbs that I could add if I wished. The portion was just right for me, and the price was good.
Two things frustrated me. 1- Soda refills cost 75 cents. 2- Service was minimal. Since the restaurant is small, it was easy to step over to the counter and ask the owner for what we needed, but I would have appreciated him being a little more attentive. By the time we finished, we were the only customers in the restaurant, and we had to ask the owner for our bill so we could pay it and get going on the rest of our day.
Overall, a positive experience with delicious food. I hope I can go again soon.
Hello,
I was just looking over your blog when I noticed this post about Black Pearl, which is just down the street from me! Do you live in or near Bellingham? I used to frequent this place for the GF pho but service and quality seems to have gone a bit downhill. If you get a chance you have to try Soy House, the best pho in town with gf menu. I have gastroparesis and sometimes it’s the only thing that sounds good so I’m there about once a week. If you are ever around town we should meet up sometime! Anyways, enjoy your blog and thanks for sharing
Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your comment!! We were up in Bellingham for three weeks in February to see if it helps my husband’s constant migraine. It does, so we’re trying to get back to the Northwest as soon as we can.
Thanks for the tip on Soy House! That sounds delicious. I’ll definitely be trying it the next time we’re in Bellingham, and I’d be game for meeting up! That would be fun!
I hope it’s sooner than later.