Japchae
Korean stir-fried glass noodles made from sweet potato starch, mixed with vegetables, beef, and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- sweet potato glass noodles (Gluten)
- beef
- spinach
- carrots
- mushrooms
- soy sauce (Soy)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- sesame seeds (Sesame)
- sugar
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- soy sauce (wheat + soy) throughout
- sesame oil throughout
- sesame seeds as garnish
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in japchae.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce contains wheat, even though the glass noodles are gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in japchae.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in japchae.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard japchae.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in japchae.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in japchae.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the primary seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil and sesame seeds are used throughout.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetable versions exist. Traditional japchae includes beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in japchae. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce contains wheat, even though the glass noodles are gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in japchae. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in japchae. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard japchae. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in japchae. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in japchae. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is the primary seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil and sesame seeds are used throughout. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetable versions exist. Traditional japchae includes beef. |
Key risk: The glass noodles in japchae are made from sweet potato starch and are naturally gluten-free, but the dish is seasoned with soy sauce (which contains wheat) and sesame oil. The noodles themselves are safe for gluten-free diners but the sauce is not.
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