Bún Riêu
A Vietnamese noodle soup with a tomato and fermented crab (mắm cua) broth, topped with crab paste dumplings, tomatoes, and tofu.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice vermicelli
- tomatoes
- fermented crab paste (Shellfish)
- pork blood cake
- tofu (Soy)
- fresh crab meat (Shellfish)
- fish sauce (Fish)
- shrimp paste (Shellfish)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fermented crab paste (mắm cua) as the broth base
- shrimp paste mixed into the broth
- pork blood cake as standard topping
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in bún riêu.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKRice vermicelli and fish sauce are gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in bún riêu.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in bún riêu.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFermented crab paste and shrimp paste are the defining broth ingredients.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in bún riêu.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is used throughout the broth.
Soy-Free
Check with staffTofu is a standard component. Verify if soy sauce is also added.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used in bún riêu.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains crab, shrimp, pork, and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in bún riêu. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Rice vermicelli and fish sauce are gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in bún riêu. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in bún riêu. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fermented crab paste and shrimp paste are the defining broth ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in bún riêu. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is used throughout the broth. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Tofu is a standard component. Verify if soy sauce is also added. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used in bún riêu. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains crab, shrimp, pork, and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Bún riêu's broth is built on fermented crab paste, making it one of the most shellfish-dense Vietnamese soups. Additional shrimp paste is mixed in. The tomato-red color gives an impression of a simple tomato soup, completely masking the shellfish base.
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