Shabu-Shabu
A Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are briefly swished through a pot of simmering kombu dashi broth, then dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- thinly sliced beef or pork
- kombu dashi (Fish)
- tofu (Soy)
- napa cabbage
- chrysanthemum greens
- shiitake mushrooms
- ponzu sauce
- sesame dipping sauce (Sesame)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- kombu dashi (fish-free but some restaurants add bonito or niboshi)
- ponzu contains soy sauce (wheat + soy) and citrus
- sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) is made from ground sesame, soy, and mirin
- tofu contains soy
- some restaurants serve with udon to finish (wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in shabu-shabu.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionPonzu and soy-based dipping sauces contain wheat. Some broths may also have wheat-based additions.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in shabu-shabu.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in shabu-shabu.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard shabu-shabu.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in standard shabu-shabu.
Fish-Free
Check with staffBroth is typically kombu-based (safe) but some restaurants add bonito or niboshi. Ponzu contains yuzu or citrus, not fish, but verify.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionPonzu and sesame dipping sauce both contain soy sauce. Tofu is a standard accompaniment.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame dipping sauce (goma dare) is a core component.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains thinly sliced beef or pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in shabu-shabu. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ponzu and soy-based dipping sauces contain wheat. Some broths may also have wheat-based additions. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in shabu-shabu. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in shabu-shabu. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard shabu-shabu. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in standard shabu-shabu. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Broth is typically kombu-based (safe) but some restaurants add bonito or niboshi. Ponzu contains yuzu or citrus, not fish, but verify. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ponzu and sesame dipping sauce both contain soy sauce. Tofu is a standard accompaniment. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) is a core component. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains thinly sliced beef or pork. |
Key risk: Shabu-shabu appears simple but the dipping sauces are where allergens concentrate. Ponzu contains soy and wheat. Sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) contains sesame and soy. The broth is often pure kombu (safe) but some shops add bonito flakes or sardine stock. The finish course of rice or udon adds more allergen risk.
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