Chawanmushi

茶碗蒸し Also: Japanese Steamed Egg Custard
Shellfish: Likely contains restriction
Fish: Likely contains restriction
Egg: Likely contains restriction

A delicate savory steamed egg custard made from eggs and dashi broth, containing shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, and kamaboko fish cake.

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

  • eggs (Egg)
  • dashi broth (Fish)
  • shrimp (Shellfish)
  • chicken
  • mitsuba
  • shiitake mushrooms
  • ginkgo nuts
  • kamaboko

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • dashi in the custard base
  • shrimp inside the custard
  • ginkgo nuts (tree nuts) inside
  • fish cake hidden in the custard

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

Uses dashi, not dairy, as the liquid base.

Gluten-Free

Check with staff

Kamaboko (fish cake) contains wheat. Soy sauce is sometimes added. Verify.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

Peanuts are not used in chawanmushi.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely contains restriction

Ginkgo nuts (ginnan) are a traditional ingredient hidden inside the custard.

Shellfish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Shrimp is a standard ingredient inside chawanmushi.

Egg-Free

Likely contains restriction

Egg is the primary structural ingredient of this custard dish.

Fish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Dashi is the liquid base. Kamaboko (fish cake) is a standard ingredient.

Soy-Free

Check with staff

Some recipes add soy sauce for flavor. Verify.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

Sesame is not used in traditional chawanmushi.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains shrimp, chicken, and fish.

Key risk: Chawanmushi is a steamed custard that looks like a simple side dish but contains four major allergens inside: egg, fish (dashi + fish cake), shrimp (shellfish), and ginkgo nuts (tree nuts). The contents are hidden inside the cup under the custard surface.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.