Bánh Mì
A Vietnamese sandwich in a French-influenced baguette filled with pâté, various meats, mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, cucumber, chili, and cilantro.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat baguette (Gluten)
- pork pâté
- various meats (grilled pork, cold cuts)
- mayonnaise
- pickled daikon and carrots
- cucumber
- chili
- cilantro
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- pâté contains egg and sometimes dairy
- mayonnaise (egg + soy)
- soy sauce in meat marinades
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Check with staffPâté sometimes contains cream or butter. Verify with the specific shop.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionFrench-style baguette is wheat-based.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not standard in bánh mì.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not in bánh mì.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard bánh mì.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionMayonnaise is a standard spread and contains egg. Pâté also contains egg.
Fish-Free
Check with staffFish sauce is sometimes used in the meat marinade. Verify.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is used in meat marinades and mayonnaise contains soy.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not typically used in bánh mì.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork pâté and various meats.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Check with staff | Pâté sometimes contains cream or butter. Verify with the specific shop. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | French-style baguette is wheat-based. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not standard in bánh mì. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not in bánh mì. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard bánh mì. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Mayonnaise is a standard spread and contains egg. Pâté also contains egg. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Fish sauce is sometimes used in the meat marinade. Verify. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is used in meat marinades and mayonnaise contains soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not typically used in bánh mì. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork pâté and various meats. |
Key risk: Bánh mì has a wheat baguette as its foundation. The pâté contains egg and sometimes cream. Mayonnaise adds egg and soy. The meat marinades often use soy sauce. Despite feeling like a simple sandwich, it contains at least four major allergens.
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