Naengmyeon
Korean cold noodles served in an icy beef or dongchimi broth (mul naengmyeon) or with spicy gochujang sauce (bibim naengmyeon), typically with thin buckwheat noodles.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- buckwheat noodles (often mixed with wheat) (Gluten)
- beef broth or dongchimi broth
- cucumber
- pear
- hard-boiled egg (Egg)
- gochujang or vinegar mustard
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- buckwheat allergy risk (can cause anaphylaxis)
- wheat often blended with buckwheat in the noodles
- egg as standard topping
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in naengmyeon.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionMost naengmyeon is a buckwheat-wheat blend. Even pure buckwheat versions may be cross-contaminated with wheat in the same kitchen.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in naengmyeon.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in naengmyeon.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in naengmyeon.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionA hard-boiled egg is a standard topping.
Fish-Free
Check with staffMul naengmyeon broth is typically beef-based, not fish. Verify.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce may be added to bibim naengmyeon sauce. Verify.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame seeds and sesame oil are sometimes used.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionBroth is beef-based. Egg is standard.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in naengmyeon. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Most naengmyeon is a buckwheat-wheat blend. Even pure buckwheat versions may be cross-contaminated with wheat in the same kitchen. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in naengmyeon. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in naengmyeon. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in naengmyeon. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | A hard-boiled egg is a standard topping. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Mul naengmyeon broth is typically beef-based, not fish. Verify. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce may be added to bibim naengmyeon sauce. Verify. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame seeds and sesame oil are sometimes used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Broth is beef-based. Egg is standard. |
Key risk: Naengmyeon noodles are usually a blend of buckwheat and wheat flour, not pure buckwheat. Buckwheat is itself a major allergen that can cause anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. A hard-boiled egg is a standard topping. This dish presents both buckwheat and wheat allergy risks.
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