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Gluten-Free Guide to Manila Local & Street Food

Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I cannot eat wheat/gluten

Hindi ako pwedeng kumain ng trigo/gluten

Hin-dee ah-koh pwe-deng koo-main ng tree-go/gloo-ten

Indicates gluten allergy or intolerance

No soy sauce or wheat noodles please

Walang toyo o pancit na may trigo po

Wah-lang toh-yoh oh pan-sit nah may tree-go poh

Specifies common gluten-containing ingredients

Watch Out For

Soy sauce (toyo)
Wheat noodles (miki, lomi)
Bread crumbs in fried dishes
Some commercial seasonings

Safe Options

Sinigang (sour soup with meat and vegetables)
Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche)
Inihaw na baboy/manok (grilled pork/chicken)
Bibingka (rice cake)

Important Notice

Rice is a Filipino staple, making many dishes naturally gluten-free. However, soy sauce is widely used, and cross-contamination is possible in shared cooking environments. Bring gluten-free soy sauce packets if you're highly sensitive.