Cao Lầu

Cao Lầu Also: Hoi An Noodles
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction
Sesame: Likely contains restriction

A Hội An specialty made with thick chewy noodles (made with local well water and wood ash), char siu-style pork, bean sprouts, greens, and crispy croutons.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • wheat noodles (Gluten)
  • char siu pork
  • bean sprouts
  • fresh herbs
  • crispy rice crackers
  • soy sauce (Soy)
  • garlic

Hidden Ingredients

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

  • soy sauce in the pork seasoning
  • the noodles contain wheat and lye water
  • char siu pork uses hoisin (soy + wheat + sesame)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in cao lầu.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Wheat noodles and soy sauce both contain wheat.

Peanut-Free

Check with staff

Some versions of hoisin contain peanut. Verify.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in cao lầu.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in cao lầu.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in cao lầu.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish sauce in cao lầu; soy sauce is used instead.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce and hoisin sauce both contain soy.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Hoisin sauce contains sesame oil.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains pork.

Key risk: Cao lầu noodles are wheat-based and made with lye water for their distinctive texture. The char siu pork uses hoisin sauce (soy + wheat + sesame). This Hội An specialty is not gluten-free.

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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.