Free Tool · Allergy Risk Checker

Can I safely eat
this dish?

Check any Asian dish for hidden allergens, cross-contamination warnings, and exactly what to ask before you order.

🌏 Currently covers Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Indonesian, Malaysian, Cambodian & Sri Lankan cuisine

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Allergen data is sourced from traditional recipes and common restaurant preparation methods across Asia.
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125 dishes across 8 cuisines
Thailand, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. Expanding regularly.
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This tool is a travel reference guide. Always confirm ingredients directly with restaurant staff before ordering.

Common questions

What is the Allergy Risk Checker?

The Allergy Risk Checker analyzes a named dish for hidden allergen risks. Enter a dish name and optionally a country or region. It returns a risk level (low, medium, or high) per allergen, flags hidden ingredients that trigger those allergens, and suggests what to ask kitchen staff.

What are hidden allergens in Asian food?

Hidden allergens are ingredients that are not named on a menu but are present in sauces, pastes, or bases. Common examples: fish sauce (น้ำปลา) and shrimp paste (กะปิ) in Thai cooking trigger fish and shellfish allergies, dashi stock (だし) in Japanese cooking triggers fish allergy, soy sauce contains both soy and gluten (wheat), oyster sauce triggers shellfish allergy, and satay and gado-gado sauces trigger peanut allergy.

Is the Risk Checker free?

Yes. The Risk Checker is free to use. No account is required. Paid AllergyPass plans unlock unlimited Risk Checker queries.

Which cuisines does the Risk Checker cover?

The Risk Checker covers eight cuisines: Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Cambodian from Southeast Asia, Japanese and Korean from East Asia, and Sri Lankan from South Asia. More cuisines are being added over time.

Is pad thai safe for peanut allergy?

Pad thai traditionally contains crushed peanuts as a topping and the sauce often includes peanut-based ingredients. The risk for peanut allergy is high. Peanuts can be omitted from the topping on request, but cross-contamination in Thai kitchens is common. Always show your allergy card to kitchen staff and confirm the dish can be prepared safely.

Does miso soup contain fish?

Traditional miso soup is made with dashi stock, which is typically prepared from katsuobushi (bonito fish flakes). This makes it a high risk for fish allergy. Some restaurants offer kombu (seaweed) dashi, which is fish-free, but you must confirm this with staff. Miso paste itself also contains soy and may contain gluten depending on the type.