Sushi
Vinegared rice (shari) topped with or wrapped around raw fish, shellfish, vegetables, or egg, served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
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
- sushi rice
- raw fish or shellfish (Fish)
- nori
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- salt
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- soy sauce (wheat + soy) used for dipping and rice seasoning
- wasabi sometimes mixed with horseradish and food coloring (imitation wasabi)
- mayonnaise in Western-style rolls
- cream cheese in some rolls
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Check with staffTraditional nigiri and maki are dairy-free, but Western rolls (Philadelphia roll, spicy tuna with cream cheese) contain dairy. Verify.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe rice and fish are gluten-free, but dipping soy sauce contains wheat. Ask for gluten-free tamari. Imitation crab in California rolls also contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used in traditional Japanese sushi.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in traditional sushi.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffMany sushi items contain shrimp (ebi), crab (kani), or shellfish. Verify each piece. Cross-contamination on shared cutting boards is likely.
Egg-Free
Check with staffTamagoyaki (egg omelet) is a standard sushi option. Mayonnaise in Western rolls contains egg. Specify egg-free.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish is the primary ingredient in most sushi. Even vegetarian rolls may be prepared on shared surfaces.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the standard dipping sauce. Rice seasoning may also contain trace soy.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame seeds are a common garnish on rolls and in the rice. Verify.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetarian options exist (cucumber, avocado, pickled plum rolls) but cross-contamination with fish is likely on shared equipment.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Check with staff | Traditional nigiri and maki are dairy-free, but Western rolls (Philadelphia roll, spicy tuna with cream cheese) contain dairy. Verify. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The rice and fish are gluten-free, but dipping soy sauce contains wheat. Ask for gluten-free tamari. Imitation crab in California rolls also contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used in traditional Japanese sushi. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in traditional sushi. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Many sushi items contain shrimp (ebi), crab (kani), or shellfish. Verify each piece. Cross-contamination on shared cutting boards is likely. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Tamagoyaki (egg omelet) is a standard sushi option. Mayonnaise in Western rolls contains egg. Specify egg-free. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish is the primary ingredient in most sushi. Even vegetarian rolls may be prepared on shared surfaces. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is the standard dipping sauce. Rice seasoning may also contain trace soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame seeds are a common garnish on rolls and in the rice. Verify. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetarian options exist (cucumber, avocado, pickled plum rolls) but cross-contamination with fish is likely on shared equipment. |
Key risk: Sushi rice is seasoned with rice vinegar that may contain trace soy. The soy sauce served for dipping contains wheat and is difficult to avoid. Imitation wasabi (used in most Western sushi restaurants) is not wasabi at all but horseradish paste with food coloring. Western-style rolls often contain mayonnaise and sometimes cream cheese, both of which are hidden allergens.
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