Khao Soi
A northern Thai curry noodle soup made with egg noodles in a coconut-curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- egg noodles (Egg)
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- red curry paste
- chicken or beef
- fish sauce (Fish)
- palm sugar
- shallots
- pickled mustard greens
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- egg noodles (wheat and egg)
- crispy fried noodles on top (also wheat and egg)
- shrimp paste in the curry paste
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKKhao soi uses coconut milk, not dairy.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionBoth the soup noodles and the crispy topping noodles are wheat-based egg noodles.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not traditionally added to khao soi.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut is FDA-classified as a tree nut. If coconut allergy is a concern, this dish is unsafe.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe red curry paste contains shrimp paste (kapi) as a traditional ingredient.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionBoth the soup and crispy topping noodles are egg noodles. Egg is a structural ingredient.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is the primary seasoning in khao soi.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSome versions add soy sauce to the broth. Verify with the restaurant.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not a traditional ingredient in khao soi.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains meat, shrimp paste in the curry base, and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Khao soi uses coconut milk, not dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Both the soup noodles and the crispy topping noodles are wheat-based egg noodles. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not traditionally added to khao soi. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut is FDA-classified as a tree nut. If coconut allergy is a concern, this dish is unsafe. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | The red curry paste contains shrimp paste (kapi) as a traditional ingredient. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Both the soup and crispy topping noodles are egg noodles. Egg is a structural ingredient. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is the primary seasoning in khao soi. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Some versions add soy sauce to the broth. Verify with the restaurant. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not a traditional ingredient in khao soi. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains meat, shrimp paste in the curry base, and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Khao soi is unique among Thai dishes in using egg noodles rather than rice noodles. The noodles contain both wheat (gluten) and egg. The crispy noodle topping is fried versions of the same noodles, doubling the exposure. The curry paste also contains shrimp paste, adding shellfish to an already allergen-dense dish.
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