Udon
Thick Japanese wheat noodles served in a light dashi-soy broth, topped with tempura, green onions, and kamaboko fish cake.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- thick wheat noodles (Gluten)
- dashi broth (Fish)
- soy sauce (Soy)
- mirin
- green onions
- kamaboko (fish cake) (Fish)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat noodles throughout
- dashi (fish stock) as the broth base
- kamaboko fish cake (fish + wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in traditional udon.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionUdon noodles are thick wheat noodles. The broth soy sauce also contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used in udon.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in udon.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffPrawn tempura udon is a common variant. Kamaboko may contain shellfish-derived ingredients in some recipes.
Egg-Free
Likely OKUdon noodles are egg-free (unlike ramen). Verify no egg tempura on top.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionDashi (fish stock) is the broth base. Kamaboko is fish cake.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the primary broth seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not typically added to udon broth.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionDashi is fish-based. Kamaboko is fish product.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in traditional udon. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Udon noodles are thick wheat noodles. The broth soy sauce also contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used in udon. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in udon. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Prawn tempura udon is a common variant. Kamaboko may contain shellfish-derived ingredients in some recipes. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Udon noodles are egg-free (unlike ramen). Verify no egg tempura on top. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Dashi (fish stock) is the broth base. Kamaboko is fish cake. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is the primary broth seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not typically added to udon broth. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Dashi is fish-based. Kamaboko is fish product. |
Key risk: Udon noodles are thick wheat noodles. The broth is dashi-soy, meaning it contains both fish and wheat. Kamaboko (fish cake) is a standard topping made from surimi (processed fish) and wheat flour. This dish is unsafe for gluten, fish, and soy-sensitive diners.
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