Chow Mein
Crispy or soft stir-fried wheat noodles with vegetables and choice of protein, seasoned with soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat noodles (Gluten)
- soy sauce (Soy)
- oyster sauce (Shellfish)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- vegetables
- protein
- Shaoxing wine
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat throughout the noodles
- oyster sauce (shellfish + wheat)
- sesame oil as finishing flavor
- Shaoxing wine (wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in chow mein.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not typically in chow mein.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in chow mein.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionOyster sauce contains oyster extract.
Egg-Free
Check with staffSome chow mein recipes include egg. Egg noodles are sometimes used.
Fish-Free
Likely OKFish is not a standard chow mein ingredient.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the primary seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is typically added as a finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetable versions exist but oyster sauce contains shellfish. Verify a vegetarian oyster sauce is used.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in chow mein. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not typically in chow mein. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in chow mein. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Oyster sauce contains oyster extract. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Some chow mein recipes include egg. Egg noodles are sometimes used. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Fish is not a standard chow mein ingredient. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is the primary seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil is typically added as a finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetable versions exist but oyster sauce contains shellfish. Verify a vegetarian oyster sauce is used. |
Key risk: Chow mein noodles are wheat-based. The sauce contains soy sauce (wheat + soy), oyster sauce (shellfish + wheat), and Shaoxing wine (wheat). This dish contains wheat from at least four different sources and is one of the most gluten-dense dishes in Chinese cuisine.
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