Phở Chay
A vegetarian version of phở using a mushroom, ginger, and star anise broth instead of beef, with tofu and vegetables.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice noodles (Gluten)
- mushroom and vegetable broth
- tofu (Soy)
- star anise
- ginger
- soy sauce (Soy)
- fresh herbs
- bean sprouts
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- soy sauce (wheat + soy) used in place of fish sauce
- tofu (soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in phở chay.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce used as seasoning contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in phở chay.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in phở chay.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in vegetarian phở.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in phở chay.
Fish-Free
Check with staffVegetarian pho uses soy sauce instead of fish sauce, but some restaurants may still use fish sauce or fish-based broth. Verify with restaurant.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionTofu and soy sauce are both primary ingredients.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not standard in phở chay.
Vegetarian
Check with staffWhile marketed as vegetarian, some restaurants use fish sauce or fish-based broth. Verify the broth base.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in phở chay. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce used as seasoning contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in phở chay. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in phở chay. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in vegetarian phở. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in phở chay. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Vegetarian pho uses soy sauce instead of fish sauce, but some restaurants may still use fish sauce or fish-based broth. Verify with restaurant. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Tofu and soy sauce are both primary ingredients. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not standard in phở chay. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | While marketed as vegetarian, some restaurants use fish sauce or fish-based broth. Verify the broth base. |
Key risk: Vegetarian phở substitutes soy sauce for fish sauce, shifting the allergen risk from fish to soy and gluten. Tofu adds more soy. Those with soy or gluten allergies who ordered vegetarian phở to avoid fish sauce may inadvertently consume both.
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