# Does China Live have gluten-free options?

China Live · Restaurant · 644 Broadway St, Chinatown, San Francisco

China Live has a separate gluten-free menu.

**Evidence level 2 of 4: gluten-free menu** (https://tried.reviews/method#levels)

**Confirm with the restaurant.** The level summarizes what the restaurant states on its own menus and website. It isn't a safety rating.

## What it states

- **A separate gluten-free menu:** "### Gluten-Free Featured Menu Items" ([search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco](https://search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco?utm_source=restaurant&utm_medium=digital&mo=1), checked October 12, 2026)
- **Dishes made gluten-free on request:** "China Live offers a seasonal menu that highlights fresh, sustainable ingredients, with several dishes labeled as gluten-free or available with a gluten-free preparation alternative. Guests with gluten-related restrictions or allergies ...more" ([search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco](https://search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco?utm_source=restaurant&utm_medium=digital&mo=1), checked October 12, 2026)

Not stated on its own site or menus: a dedicated gluten-free fryer; an entirely gluten-free kitchen; precautions against cross-contact; a disclaimer about gluten.

## Dishes marked gluten-free

27 labeled gluten-free, as printed: names, prices and labels.

### [search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco](https://search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco?utm_source=restaurant&utm_medium=digital&mo=1), checked October 12, 2026

**Gluten-Free Featured Menu Items**

- Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad, Plum Vinaigrette · labels: Gluten-free
- Crushed Cucumber Skins, Chili Garlic Vinaigrette · labels: Gluten-free
- Yangzhou Fried Rice · labels: Gluten-free
- Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken · labels: Gluten-free
- Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Smoked Chilean Sea Bass · labels: Gluten-free
- Ayam Spiced Grilled Half Chicken · labels: Gluten-free
- Sesame Soft Serve, Mango Shaved Ice · labels: Gluten-free
- Betelnut Minced Chicken & Tofu Lettuce Cups · labels: Gluten-free
- Kung Pao Chicken, Tofu & Prawns · labels: Gluten-free
- Mapo Tofu Vegetarian & Pork · labels: Gluten-free
- Roasted Eggplant · labels: Gluten-free
- Sichuan Green Beans · labels: Gluten-free

### [places.singleplatform.com/china-live/menu\_widget](https://places.singleplatform.com/china-live/menu_widget?api_key=ke09z8icq4xu8uiiccighy1bw&base_font_size=14px&hide_cover_photo=true&hide_disclaimer=true&item_desc_font_color=%23202020&item_price_font_color=%23202020&item_title_font_color=%23202020&menu_desc_background_color=%23ffffff&menu_desc_font_color=%23202020&primary_background_color=%23ffffff&primary_font_color=%23e20000&primary_font_family=Open%20Sans&section_desc_background_color=%23f7f7f7&section_desc_font_color=%23202020&section_title_background_color=%23f7f7f7&section_title_font_color=%23202020&widget_background_color=rgba%280%2C%200%2C%200%2C%200%29), checked October 12, 2026

**Salads & Starters 沙拉和开胃菜**

- "Betelnut" Minced Chicken Lettuce Cup · $24.00 · labels: gf sf
- Candlenut Malay Chicken Satay · $18.00 · labels: gf

**Barbecue 烧烤**

- 1/2 Crackling-Skin Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken · $26.00 · labels: gf

**Cold Plates & Side Dishes 冷盘**

- Crispy, Spicy Brussel Sprouts · $15.00 · labels: vg gf

**Poultry & Pork & Beef 热炒/鸡/猪/牛**

- Indochine Lamb Shank in Claypot, Fried Lentils · $38.00 · labels: gf

**Seafood 海鲜**

- Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Smoked Chilean Sea Bass (SCS Certified), Sweet/Sour Cucumber Namasu · $36.00 · labels: gf

**Vegetable 时蔬**

- Roasted Eggplant Claypot, Basil & Shallots · $22.00 · labels: vg gf
- Yu Choi, Roasted Black Garlic · $21.00 · labels: vg gf
- Sichuan Blistered Green Beans, Yunnan Olive, Pickled Radish, Salted Plum, Mushroom & Toon Paste · $22.00 · labels: vg gf
- Charred Chinese Broccoli, Oyster Mushroom, Roasted Sesame Seeds · $22.00 · labels: vg gf

**Rice & Noodle & Soup 饭类面类**

- Steamed Jasmine Rice · $4.00 · labels: vg gf

**DESSERTS 甜品**

- Ice Cream : Lychee, Sesame or Mixed · $12.00 · labels: vt gf

**MAIN PLATES 主板块**

- Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crispy Brussel Sprouts served with Jasmine Rice · $24.00 · labels: gf

**BIAN DANG LUNCH "BOX" 便当**

- Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crspy Brussel Sprouts · $22.00 · labels: gf

**DIM SUM 点心**

- Betelnut" Minced Chicken Lettuce Cup · $22.00 · labels: gf sf

## Can an AI agent book it?

- Booking: its own site links to OpenTable. Availability isn't checked.
- Ordering: its own site links to DoorDash.
- Its own website lets automated readers in, so an agent can read it.
- Website: https://chinalivesf.com/

## Sources

- [search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco](https://search.picknic.app/biz/china-live-san-francisco?utm_source=restaurant&utm_medium=digital&mo=1) (allergen_guide, checked October 12, 2026)
- [chinalivesf.com](https://chinalivesf.com/) (statement, checked October 12, 2026)
- [chinalivesf.com/…/china-live-dine](https://chinalivesf.com/china-live-spaces/china-live-dine/) (menu, checked October 12, 2026)
- [places.singleplatform.com/…/menu\_widget\_modal](https://places.singleplatform.com/china-live/menu_widget_modal) (menu, checked October 12, 2026)
- [places.singleplatform.com/china-live/menu\_widget](https://places.singleplatform.com/china-live/menu_widget?api_key=ke09z8icq4xu8uiiccighy1bw&base_font_size=14px&hide_cover_photo=true&hide_disclaimer=true&item_desc_font_color=%23202020&item_price_font_color=%23202020&item_title_font_color=%23202020&menu_desc_background_color=%23ffffff&menu_desc_font_color=%23202020&primary_background_color=%23ffffff&primary_font_color=%23e20000&primary_font_family=Open%20Sans&section_desc_background_color=%23f7f7f7&section_desc_font_color=%23202020&section_title_background_color=%23f7f7f7&section_title_font_color=%23202020&widget_background_color=rgba%280%2C%200%2C%200%2C%200%29) (menu, checked October 12, 2026)

Profile checked by a person on October 13, 2026.

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