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Low FODMAP at Ynyshir - Fine Dining Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Ynyshir in Machynlleth, Wales. Tips for this two-Michelin-star restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled ProteinsMeat and fish cooked over fireRequest without garlic or high-FODMAP seasonings
Simply Prepared VegetablesSeasonal Welsh vegetablesRequest low-FODMAP vegetables only
Rice ElementsJapanese influences include riceRequest plain preparations

Items to Avoid

  • Garlic-based sauces and preparations
  • Onion, shallot, or leek preparations
  • Soy-based preparations (check wheat content)
  • Fermented elements (variable FODMAP content)
  • Miso-based elements (contains beans)

Example Orders

Fire-Cooked Focus

  • Contact restaurant well in advance
  • Discuss the fire-cooking techniques
  • Many courses may need significant adaptation

Tip: Ynyshir's unique style combines Welsh and Japanese elements

About Ynyshir

Ynyshir is a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the Welsh countryside, led by chef Gareth Ward. The restaurant presents a unique fusion of British and Japanese influences, with fire-cooking as a central technique.

Quick Summary

Important note: Ynyshir’s unconventional approach combining Welsh and Japanese elements presents unique challenges for FODMAP diners.

Best approach: Contact the restaurant well in advance. The intense, multi-course experience requires significant discussion.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Ynyshir’s unique cuisine requires detailed discussion - contact the restaurant directly.