Tamagoyaki
A Japanese rolled egg omelette made by cooking thin layers of seasoned egg in a rectangular pan, often flavored with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Ingredients
- eggs (Egg)
- dashi (Fish)
- soy sauce (Soy)
- mirin
- sugar
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- dashi (fish stock) mixed into the egg
- soy sauce adding wheat
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in traditional tamagoyaki.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce is added to the egg mixture and contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in tamagoyaki.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in tamagoyaki.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in tamagoyaki.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionTamagoyaki is entirely egg-based.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionDashi (bonito fish stock) is mixed directly into the egg batter.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is a standard seasoning in tamagoyaki.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used in traditional tamagoyaki.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains fish-based dashi.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in traditional tamagoyaki. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce is added to the egg mixture and contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in tamagoyaki. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in tamagoyaki. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in tamagoyaki. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Tamagoyaki is entirely egg-based. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Dashi (bonito fish stock) is mixed directly into the egg batter. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is a standard seasoning in tamagoyaki. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used in traditional tamagoyaki. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains fish-based dashi. |
Key risk: Tamagoyaki is an egg dish but contains dashi mixed directly into the egg mixture, making it unsafe for fish-sensitive diners in addition to the obvious egg content. Soy sauce adds wheat and soy. It appears on sushi platters, bento boxes, and as a standalone dish.
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