Bún Chả
A Hanoi specialty of grilled fatty pork patties and sliced pork belly served in a sweet fish sauce broth with fresh rice vermicelli and herbs.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice vermicelli
- grilled pork patties
- pork belly
- fish sauce broth (Fish)
- vinegar
- sugar
- garlic
- chili
- herbs
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fish sauce as the base of the dipping broth
- sometimes peanuts added to the broth
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in bún chả.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKRice vermicelli and fish sauce are both gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSome versions add crushed peanuts to the dipping broth. Ask specifically.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in bún chả.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in bún chả.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in bún chả.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is the base of the dipping broth.
Soy-Free
Likely OKTraditional bún chả uses fish sauce, not soy sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not standard in bún chả.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in bún chả. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Rice vermicelli and fish sauce are both gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Some versions add crushed peanuts to the dipping broth. Ask specifically. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in bún chả. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in bún chả. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in bún chả. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is the base of the dipping broth. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Traditional bún chả uses fish sauce, not soy sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not standard in bún chả. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Bún chả's core flavor comes from the sweet fish sauce broth in which the grilled pork is served. Fish sauce is non-negotiable. Some versions float crushed peanuts or fried shallots on top of the broth.
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