Light Years - Burleigh Heads

Restaurant · Pan-AsianBurleigh Heads4.6 (1,222 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

20 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

42 dishesmenu read 10 Novlightyearsasiandiner.com.au

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To start

  • Oysters$7

    Natural / yuzu kosho mignonette

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Lemongrass Prawn Betel Leaf$12

    Lychee, tamarind caramel

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Edamame$12

    Kaffir lime salt

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Smashed Cucumbers$14

    Sesame chilli crunch

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely sesame

  • Light Years Ceviche$34

    Coconut, chilli, kaffir lime

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Salmon Sashimi$30

    Truffled ponzu, pickled daikon, coriander

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Steak Tartare$30

    Red dragon sauce, pear, bonito mayo, sesame cracker

    Free of glutenLikely egg

Bao buns

  • Spicy Korean Fried Chicken$17

    Cucumber, light years ranch, lettuce

    Likely gluten

  • Prawn Katsu$18

    Zucchini pickles, spiced tartare, lettuce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chilli Caramel Pork Belly$18

    Cucumber kim-chi, sriracha mayo, lettuce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggplant Katsu$16

    Cucumber kim-chi, strange flavour sauce, lettuce

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Dim sum

  • Prawn & Ginger Dumpling$21

    Red vinegar, shellfish oil, dill

    Likely shellfish

  • Lemongrass Chicken Shu Mai$19

    Black vinegar, sesame, chilli

    Likely sesame

  • Truffled Wild Mushroom Dumpling$20

    Black vinegar, sesame, coriander

    VegetarianLikely sesame

  • Spring Roll$10

    Sweet chilli sauce

    Vegetarian

  • Prawn Toast Bao$12

    Sriracha mayo, lime

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

To share

  • Miso Corn$18

    Miso butter, furikake

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Fire Cracker Chicken$26

    Mee goreng spice, thai basil, chilli

  • Cumin Spiced Cauliflower$25

    Strange flavour sauce, coconut, dill, mint

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Miso Caramel Eggplant$26

    Snake beans, coriander, sesame

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Crying Tiger Pork Ribs$32

    Tamarind caramel, jungle herbs, chilli

  • San Choy Bow with Pork$34

    Black pepper sauce, lettuce cups, herbs

  • San Choy Bow with Tofu$32

    Black pepper sauce, lettuce cups, herbs

    VegetarianLikely soy

Large plates

  • Stir Fried King Prawns$44

    Chilli jam, broccolini, thai basil

    Likely shellfish

  • White Cut Chicken$32

    Superior broth, ginger, shallots

    Free of gluten

  • Crispy Masterstock Pork Belly$42

    Sticky chilli caramel, charred pineapple, herbs

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$38

    Capsicum, pineapple, thai basil

    Free of gluten

  • 5 Spice Roasted Duck Pancakes$42

    Hoisin, shallots, pickled cabbage, cucumber

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Wagyu Rump Steak MB 9+$58

    Umami butter, kimmichurri, masterstock jus

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Curries

  • Turmeric & Coconut Curry with Market Fish$44

    Snake beans, herbs, coconut cream

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Turmeric & Coconut Curry with Cauliflower$38

    Snake beans, herbs, coconut cream

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Wagyu Beef Rendang$46

    Thai basil, lemongrass, coconut cream

    Free of gluten

On the side

  • Pickled Papaya Salad$20

    Green papaya, carrot, cucumber, cherry tomato, herbs, crunchy shallots, nuoc cham

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Asian Greens$20

    Mushroom sauce, ginger, garlic

    Vegetarian

  • Watermelon Salad$17

    Lemongrass, kaffir lime, shiso, nuoc cham

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Special Fried Rice$28

    Prawns, BBQ pork, egg, sweet corn, snow peas, mustard greens, peas, LY flavour bomb

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Special Fried Rice (Vegetarian Option)$24

    Vegetarian option

  • Steamed Rice$6

    Jasmine, sesame seeds

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely sesame

Sweet stuff

  • Mango & Coconut Sago$16

    Raspberry, kaffir lime, cereal crunch

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Custard Bao Bun$16

    Deep-fried custard bao, vanilla bean ice cream, Szechuan caramel, 5 spice sugar

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Kids

  • Chicken or Eggplant Katsu Bao$16

    Lettuce, cucumber, mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Kung Fu Chicken$16

    Kung fu sauce, rice

    Free of gluten

The menu’s own key: (GF) - gluten free / (V) - vegan

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Feed Me Banquet

Set menu

  • Feed Me Banquet$79

    Oysters to start: natural or jalapeno, coriander, lime ($7 ea). Smashed cucumbers (GF, V): sesame chilli crunch. Steak tartare (GF): red…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Premium Set Menu

Set menu

  • Premium Set Menu$99

    Oysters to start: natural or jalapeno, coriander, lime ($7 ea). Smashed cucumbers (GF, V): sesame chilli crunch. Light Years ceviche (GF)…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address1848 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindRestaurant · Pan-Asian
Phone+61 427 205 313
Websitelightyearsasiandiner.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.6 from 1,222 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from lightyearsasiandiner.com.au
Hours
  • Monday4:45pm–10pm
  • Tuesday4:45pm–10pm
  • Wednesday4:45pm–10pm
  • Thursday4:45pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Light Years - Burleigh Heads

Does Light Years - Burleigh Heads have gluten-free options?

Yes: 20 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Light Years - Burleigh Heads coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Light Years - Burleigh Heads?

Mango & Coconut Sago (Gluten free option available).

When is Light Years - Burleigh Heads open?

Monday: 4:45pm–10pm. Tuesday: 4:45pm–10pm. Wednesday: 4:45pm–10pm. Thursday: 4:45pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Light Years - Burleigh Heads online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/Wj8cXNuhwRQ?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=weDrao7HBs_j5NoPwL6pyAM&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BBurleigh%2BWaters%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14079.953168348431!2d153.4369!3d-28.0859!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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