Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese broccoli, and choice of protein.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wide rice noodles (Gluten)
- egg (Egg)
- dark soy sauce (Soy)
- oyster sauce (Shellfish)
- light soy sauce (Soy)
- Chinese broccoli
- protein
- garlic
- oil
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- oyster sauce (mollusk + wheat + soy)
- dark soy sauce and light soy sauce (both contain wheat and soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy ingredients in traditional pad see ew.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionDark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce all contain wheat flour. This dish is not gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used in pad see ew.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in pad see ew.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionOyster sauce contains oyster extract (mollusk) and is a non-negotiable ingredient in pad see ew.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg is stir-fried directly into the noodles and cannot be removed.
Fish-Free
Check with staffFish sauce may also be added to the dish. The soy and oyster sauce base is the primary concern, but fish sauce is a common addition.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionMultiple types of soy sauce are the defining ingredient of this dish. The name means 'fried with soy sauce.'
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not traditionally added to pad see ew.
Vegetarian
Check with staffOyster sauce contains mollusk extract. Vegetarian versions with vegetarian oyster sauce exist but must be specifically requested.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy ingredients in traditional pad see ew. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce all contain wheat flour. This dish is not gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used in pad see ew. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in pad see ew. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Oyster sauce contains oyster extract (mollusk) and is a non-negotiable ingredient in pad see ew. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg is stir-fried directly into the noodles and cannot be removed. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Fish sauce may also be added to the dish. The soy and oyster sauce base is the primary concern, but fish sauce is a common addition. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Multiple types of soy sauce are the defining ingredient of this dish. The name means 'fried with soy sauce.' |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not traditionally added to pad see ew. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Oyster sauce contains mollusk extract. Vegetarian versions with vegetarian oyster sauce exist but must be specifically requested. |
Key risk: Despite being a rice noodle dish, pad see ew contains four major allergens hidden in its sauce: soy sauce adds gluten and soy, oyster sauce adds mollusks and more gluten, and egg is scrambled in. This dish appears to be a simple noodle dish but is one of the most allergen-dense items on a Thai menu.
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