Phở Bò
A fragrant Vietnamese beef noodle soup with a long-simmered broth of beef bones, charred ginger, onion, star anise, and cinnamon, served with rice noodles and thin slices of beef.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice noodles (Gluten)
- beef broth
- beef slices
- charred ginger
- charred onion
- fish sauce (Fish)
- star anise
- cinnamon
- cloves
- bean sprouts
- fresh herbs
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fish sauce as primary broth seasoning
- hoisin and sriracha dipping sauces served alongside containing wheat and soy
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in phở.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffRice noodles are gluten-free, but hoisin sauce (served tableside for dipping) contains wheat. Keep hoisin separate.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not in phở broth or noodles. Some tables have peanut-containing chili oil.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in phở.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in beef phở.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in phở.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce (nước mắm) is the primary seasoning in all phở broth.
Soy-Free
Check with staffHoisin dipping sauce contains soy. The broth itself typically does not contain soy sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used in phở.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionBeef broth and beef slices. Fish sauce in the broth.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in phở. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Rice noodles are gluten-free, but hoisin sauce (served tableside for dipping) contains wheat. Keep hoisin separate. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not in phở broth or noodles. Some tables have peanut-containing chili oil. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in phở. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in beef phở. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in phở. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce (nước mắm) is the primary seasoning in all phở broth. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Hoisin dipping sauce contains soy. The broth itself typically does not contain soy sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used in phở. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Beef broth and beef slices. Fish sauce in the broth. |
Key risk: Phở broth is seasoned with fish sauce throughout the cooking process, making it unsafe for fish-sensitive diners. The accompaniment sauces — hoisin (wheat + soy) and sriracha — add hidden allergens. Rice noodles themselves are gluten-free, but the broth and accompaniments are not.
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