Soto Ayam
A clear, fragrant yellow chicken soup made with turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, and candlenut in the spice paste, served with rice, glass noodles, hard-boiled egg, and fried shallots.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken
- turmeric
- lemongrass
- galangal
- candlenut (kemiri)
- shallots
- garlic
- glass noodles (Gluten)
- hard-boiled egg (Egg)
- kecap manis
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- candlenut in the spice paste (tree nut)
- hard-boiled egg as standard topping
- kecap manis drizzled on top
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in soto ayam.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffKecap manis added as a condiment contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in soto ayam.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCandlenut (kemiri) is in the spice paste.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in soto ayam.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionHard-boiled egg is a standard topping.
Fish-Free
Likely OKPure chicken broth. No fish.
Soy-Free
Check with staffKecap manis is added as a drizzle.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not in soto ayam.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in soto ayam. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Kecap manis added as a condiment contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in soto ayam. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Candlenut (kemiri) is in the spice paste. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in soto ayam. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hard-boiled egg is a standard topping. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Pure chicken broth. No fish. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Kecap manis is added as a drizzle. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not in soto ayam. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: Soto ayam's yellow color comes from turmeric, but the spice paste contains candlenut (a tree nut). Hard-boiled egg is a standard topping. Kecap manis is drizzled on top, adding soy and wheat.
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