Hokkien Mee
Thick yellow noodles stir-fried in a rich dark soy sauce with prawns, pork belly, squid, cabbage, and egg, finished with pork lard and sambal. KL and Penang styles differ, but both use yellow egg noodles.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- thick yellow noodles (Gluten)
- prawns (Shellfish)
- pork belly
- squid
- egg (Egg)
- dark soy sauce (Soy)
- soy sauce (Soy)
- cabbage
- bean sprouts
- pork lard
- sambal
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yellow noodles contain wheat and egg
- squid (shellfish/cephalopod)
- dark soy sauce (soy + wheat)
- pork lard as the cooking fat
- sambal may contain belacan
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in hokkien mee.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionYellow noodles are wheat-based. Dark soy sauce contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard hokkien mee.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in hokkien mee.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionPrawns and squid are core ingredients.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg is fried into the noodles. Yellow noodles also contain egg.
Fish-Free
Check with staffNo fish in the dish itself but sambal may contain belacan or dried shrimp.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionDark soy sauce and soy sauce are primary seasonings.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard hokkien mee.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains prawns, squid, and pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in hokkien mee. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yellow noodles are wheat-based. Dark soy sauce contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard hokkien mee. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in hokkien mee. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Prawns and squid are core ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg is fried into the noodles. Yellow noodles also contain egg. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | No fish in the dish itself but sambal may contain belacan or dried shrimp. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Dark soy sauce and soy sauce are primary seasonings. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard hokkien mee. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains prawns, squid, and pork. |
Key risk: Hokkien mee is among the most allergen-dense hawker dishes. Yellow noodles add wheat and egg. Dark soy sauce adds more wheat and soy. Prawns and squid add shellfish. Pork lard is the traditional cooking fat. Sambal adds potential belacan. Everything is cooked together and cannot be separated.
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