Bánh Xèo

Bánh Xèo Also: Sizzling Cake, Vietnamese Crepe, Crispy Crepe
Shellfish: Likely contains restriction
Fish: Likely contains restriction
Vegetarian: Likely contains restriction

A crispy Vietnamese crepe made from rice flour and coconut milk, colored yellow with turmeric, filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and mushrooms.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • rice flour
  • coconut milk (Tree Nut)
  • turmeric
  • shrimp (Shellfish)
  • pork
  • bean sprouts
  • mung beans
  • mushrooms

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • coconut milk as the crepe base
  • shrimp throughout the filling
  • nước chấm dipping sauce (fish sauce)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

Uses coconut milk, not dairy.

Gluten-Free

Likely OK

Made with rice flour, not wheat.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

Peanuts are not standard in bánh xèo itself, though the dipping sauce may have peanut in some versions.

Tree Nut-Free

Check with staff

Coconut milk is the crepe base.

Shellfish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Shrimp is a standard filling ingredient.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in bánh xèo batter.

Fish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Fish sauce is in the nước chấm dipping sauce.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

Traditional bánh xèo uses fish sauce, not soy sauce.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

Sesame is not used in bánh xèo.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains shrimp, pork, and fish sauce.

Key risk: Bánh xèo batter uses coconut milk, making the crepe itself potentially unsafe for those with coconut sensitivity. Shrimp is a standard filling. The nước chấm served alongside contains fish sauce.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.