Rawon
A dark Javanese beef soup colored black by kluwek (black nuts from Pangium edule), with a rich spice paste containing candlenut.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- beef
- kluwek (black nuts)
- candlenut (kemiri)
- galangal
- lemongrass
- shallots
- garlic
- kecap manis
- bean sprouts
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- kluwek (processed black nut — unclassified but tree-nut-adjacent)
- candlenut in the spice paste
- kecap manis (soy + wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in rawon.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffKecap manis may be added. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in rawon.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCandlenut (kemiri) is in the spice paste. Kluwek (black nut) is also nut-adjacent.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in rawon.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in rawon.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in rawon.
Soy-Free
Check with staffKecap manis is sometimes added to the broth.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in rawon.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in rawon. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Kecap manis may be added. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in rawon. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Candlenut (kemiri) is in the spice paste. Kluwek (black nut) is also nut-adjacent. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in rawon. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in rawon. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in rawon. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Kecap manis is sometimes added to the broth. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in rawon. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains beef. |
Key risk: Rawon's signature black color comes from kluwek (Indonesian black nut), which is toxic when raw but safe when properly processed. Candlenut is also in the spice paste. Both are tree-nut-adjacent and may trigger reactions in nut-sensitive individuals.
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