Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan spicy noodles served with a sauce of sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper, and ground pork.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat noodles (Gluten)
- sesame paste (Sesame)
- chili oil
- soy sauce (Soy)
- Sichuan pepper
- ground pork
- preserved vegetables
- garlic
- vinegar
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- sesame paste (tahini) as the sauce base
- peanuts sometimes in the sesame paste or chili oil
- wheat noodles
- Shaoxing wine in the meat sauce
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in dan dan noodles.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat noodles and soy sauce both contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSesame paste is sometimes blended with peanut butter. Chili oil may contain crushed peanuts. High risk.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in traditional dan dan noodles.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in dan dan noodles.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in traditional dan dan noodles.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in dan dan noodles.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is a primary seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame paste (tahini equivalent) is the base of the sauce.
Vegetarian
Check with staffTraditional dan dan noodles contain ground pork. Vegetarian versions exist.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in dan dan noodles. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat noodles and soy sauce both contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Sesame paste is sometimes blended with peanut butter. Chili oil may contain crushed peanuts. High risk. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in traditional dan dan noodles. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in dan dan noodles. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in traditional dan dan noodles. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in dan dan noodles. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is a primary seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame paste (tahini equivalent) is the base of the sauce. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Traditional dan dan noodles contain ground pork. Vegetarian versions exist. |
Key risk: Dan dan noodles have a sauce based entirely on sesame paste (zhīma jiàng), which is tahini. Some sesame pastes are blended with peanut butter, adding peanut to the sesame allergen. The chili oil also often contains sesame and sometimes peanuts.
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