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Gluten-Free Guide to Vietnam Local & Street Food

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

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

Essential Phrases

I cannot eat gluten/wheat
Tôi không thể ăn gluten/lúa mì
toy khong the an gluten/lua mi
Indicates gluten allergy or intolerance
No soy sauce or wheat noodles please
Xin đừng cho nước tương hoặc mì lúa mì
sin dung cho nuoc tuong hoac mi lua mi
Specifies common gluten-containing ingredients

Watch Out For

  • Soy sauce
  • Wheat-based noodles
  • Some sauces and marinades
  • Fried foods breaded with wheat flour

Safe Options

  • Phở (rice noodle soup without soy sauce)
  • Gỏi cuốn (fresh spring rolls with rice paper)
  • Cơm (rice dishes without soy sauce)
  • Canh (clear soups without soy sauce)

Important Notice

Vietnamese cuisine largely uses rice-based ingredients naturally free from gluten, but soy sauce may be added. Specify 'không nước tương' (no soy sauce) when ordering.

Show This to Your Server

Tôi bị dị ứng với gluten/lúa mì. Xin vui lòng không cho nước tương, mì lúa mì, hoặc bất kỳ sản phẩm từ lúa mì nào vào món ăn của tôi. Cảm ơn bạn.

I have a gluten allergy. Please do not add soy sauce, wheat noodles, or any wheat products to my food. Thank you.

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