CALIFORNIA
Din Tai Fung
Location: San Diego, California
“I was nervous about coming here with my allergies and sesame being one of them, but I called ahead and spoke to a manager who was very informed – saying sometimes sesame oil could be removed and sometimes it couldn’t based on food, also that steamer items couldn’t be modified. When I dined in person the server was also knowledgeable, pulled up an ingredient list to verify the items I requested did not have sesame oil, and checked with the manager. I was safely able to eat the garlic green beans, the chicken fried rice, and the wok fried noodles with chicken. it was a good experience and I was impressed at them handling my severe allergies and was happy to be able to eat comfortably!”
@ec55, who manages peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame, and poppy
Dragon Beaux
Location: San Francisco, California
“Feel much safer eating their dim sum than going to their dinner hot pot. They have amazing baos and seafood dumplings. Everything is clearly labeled, but be sure to double check if you order mixed ingredient dumplings or sponge cakes.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Hon’s Wun-Tun House
Location: San Francisco, California
“Fully tree nut free (confirmed with the waitress), although they do have peanuts.
An exciting find for my boyfriend and I because I get reactions from even trace walnuts, and we have to avoid most Chinese places due to walnut shrimp.
I got the veggie spring rolls and the shanghai soup dumplings, and they were genuinely the best spring rolls and soup dumplings I’ve ever had. Not too salty or oily and just the right amount of soup. I highly recommend this place.”
@micronerd, who manages tree nut allergies
Hui Lau Shan
Location: Cupertino, California
“Super cool place with no nuts other than coconut! Everything is mango, and nothing is too sweet. Their menu is huge, so you’ll never run out of things to try.”
@emerkins, who manages peanut allergies
Iron Teapot Dim Sum & Bar
Location: Los Angeles, California
“This is a great spot if you have allergies to animal products (eggs, dairy, fish, etc.) and have wanted to try dim sum! I really appreciated how they had a full vegan menu of options. The service was not great to be honest but our server by the end of the night made it up to us with free cucumber salad and broccoli. This is one of the few dim sum places I’ve come across with extensive vegan options, so I’d say this is worth checking out!”
@jennatso, who manages milk, egg, and meat allergies
Grand Palace Restaurant
Location: South San Francisco, California
“Great dim sum and rare use of peanuts! Great variety of rice noodles. Be sure to double-check the mixed dumplings, though. “
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Koi Palace
Location: Daly City, California
“Long-time and loyal customers. We have safely eaten here millions of times and love their dim sum options, as well as their dinners. I really like their durian puffs (lunch dessert) and their bean sprouts, whisk steamed fish, sweet and sour anything, coffee ribs, and soy sauce chicken (dinner), which comes with really delicious sweet soybeans underneath. Great safe Cantonese spot. It’s also now a chain so be sure to stop by in Fisherman’s Wharf or the airport for a quick fix.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Palette Tea Garden & Dim Sum 彩苑
Location: San Mateo, California
“I was really skeptical before calling the restaurant, but they have completely turned me around. The manager assured me cross contamination is not a concern because they scrub clean every cooking bowl between dishes. So the cooking area is wiped clean every time. They do have nuts, but the menu is clearly labeled and it was only 3 items (at the time we went). They did have milk in a few dishes, but the majority was also milk free. The staff answered all questions, and my son was able to eat without any reactions. Again, what won me over was they actually scrub the cooking dishes clean between each dish. That’s pretty awesome.”
@jsha, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and egg allergies
RAKKAN Ramen
Location: Truckee, California
“No peanuts in the restaurant. They were very helpful when we asked. Safely ate the Ruby Ramen, pork dumplings, and pork bao. All dishes were passed by Harley and Cody.”
@detectiveharley, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
COLORADO
Indochine Cuisine
Location: Parker, Colorado
“I had the gluten-free pork dumplings, sweet potato soup, and Indochine sushi roll. When I asked for the gluten-free dumplings, the wait staff asked if I was celiac and was very knowledgeable of their practices. The majority of the kitchen is gluten-free, so the majority of the fryers are as well. The items with gluten are prepared and cooked all the way at the back in a separate area, including a separate fryer. There are many gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free options, including the majority of their rolls, Crab Rangoon, fried tempura sushi, orange chicken, curries, desserts, and more.“
@amus, who manages soy, wheat, and grain allergies
FLORIDA
Hutong Miami
Location: Miami, Florida
“I went here with my family and was extremely nervous considering it’s a new Chinese restaurant. Upon arrival we were asked if there were any allergies at the table. We were told which dishes to avoid but also that they would make sure that everything be made separately from the rest of the food in the kitchens. We ordered a second set of the lobster dim sum and they told us that it would take a little longer since they are decontaminating everything in the kitchen for our table. Not a problem what so ever and I graciously thanked our server, Victor for being so proactive and stating everything in each dish for us throughout the night!“
@msukert, who manages a peanut allergy
HAWAII
Tim Ho Wan- Waikiki
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
“This was a very casual dim sum spot located in the Royal Hawaiian Center. Despite the small menu (different from their international branches) and while it is not my favorite dim sum spot, it was a safe and convenient find. Everything is labeled with their allergens. Do be warned that the baked char siu bars are kneaded with peanut oil.“
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
ILLINOIS
Triple Crown Restaurant
Location: Chicago, Illinois
“We came back her to celebrate the lunar new year and ordered all the same items and all was safe!!!
We came her after calling ahead to ask about nuts to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday— she wanted Dim Sum in Chinatown— I seriously started this app because I didn’t feel comfortable having her eat in Chinatown with her class (she took Mandarin since 3rd grade and that was the annual field trip). So…..when I called ahead of time they said there were no peanuts on the menu – I did feel relieved but rushed and didn’t ask about her tree nuts but didn’t see much on the menu so felt this would be manageable. It’s a very casual spot fyi and the experience also felt a little rushed in ordering — they have a dim sum and a regular menu and we ordered off both — on the dimsum menu they said 1 item had peanuts although we weren’t sure they fully understood us or maybe it was on the sauce — we asked specifically about cashews and pistachios and they said all was good – but instead of them saying what had it, we shared what we wanted and they said it didn’t have any nuts. We ate safely, my daughter had a blast, I don’t know that I would highly recommend for anyone who would want a very strong communication situation with server — I really prefer more than what we got back, especially the inconsistent info on peanuts so I definitely want to flag. We got many things including fried rice, moo shoo, egg custard, buns, sesame buns, orange chicken, egg rolls, bbq buns, tofu, white rice, pork dumplings, and more. They give you fortune cookies with your bill and we noticed they had ingredient labels. We did have a safe experience, my daughter was elated, it was a tad more stressful than my comfort level…
We have not eaten here yet but just called to make a reservation for my daughter’s birthday — they don’t take resos fyi — as they are listed as one of the best dim sum spots in the city and she said they are peanut free. I need to call back about my daughter’s tree nuts (they sounded busy) but wanted to share in case anyone was peanut only!“
@susie, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
IOWA
Kobe Sushi and Hibachi
Location: Davenport, Iowa
“Steak hibachi and dumplings! Dedicated to providing hibachi egg-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free.“
@wjhuft, who manages peanut, milk, egg, and chocolate allergies
MAINE
Empire Chinese Kitchen
Location: Portland, Maine
“Was able to eat almost everything. Not a nut-free/shellfish-free kitchen, but the kitchen was able to accommodate for me. I ate the bacon fried rice, green beans, pork pot stickers, soup dumplings, and bao buns.“
@cherlihy, who manages peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies
MASSACHUSETTS
Bar Yoshi
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
“Completely peanut free!! We split pork dumplings and a chicken teriyaki poke bowl. Everything was so good!!“
@carlinhanley, who manages a peanut allergy
Dumpling Daughter
Location: Weston, Massachusetts
“It was amazing to bring my son to Dumpling Daughter in Weston. The restaurant uses no peanuts or tree nuts, and none of the dumplings or buns contain sesame. My son’s favorite thing was the mango bubble tea.“
@rebeccai, who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, sesame, sunflower, and mustard allergies
NEVADA
Din Tai Fung
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
“Delicious food and almost the entire menu is dairy free.“
@eatingwithjeb, who manages a milk allergy
NEW MEXICO
IT DIMSUM
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Identified which products were made in house and without soy.“
@jkw321, who manages peanut, soy, and legume allergies
NEW YORK
Vegetarian Dim Sum House
Location: New York, New York
“They make great mock shrimp dim sum and are very creative.”
@gracecheung, who manages peanut and shellfish allergies
The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: New York, New York
“This restaurant in Chinatown serves vegan dim sum and Chinese food! The menu items with peanuts are clearly labeled. I was so excited to eat some of my old favorites that I haven’t had since going vegan, and also try some new ones that would traditionally have shrimp, like shumai and shrimp dumplings.“
@amandayoung03, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, and shellfish allergies
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Location: New York, New York
“We ate here successfully and the food was yummy. This was the first time my daughter ever had dim sum. My mom spoke with the waitstaff in Cantonese and they explained that the fried gluten-free dim sum options share a fryer. They do have gluten-free tamari sauce (San-J) to use. The only nut product on the menu was almond cookies. It was cool eating here because our family has been eating there for a long time. Nom Wah is one the original dim sum places in Manhattan China town. The staff do speak English, but we spoke to them in Chinese to make sure they understood. Also you might see some famous people there. They’ve got a few pics up on the wall with them and I’ve seen a few on Instagram.”
@vkotz, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Lilli and Loo
Location: New York, New York
“I would eat here every day if I could. They have an entire gluten-free menu and are amazing. The dumplings are THE BEST. They are so delicious. Only wish they offered veggie dumplings or different fillings.”
@laurynemilia, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, flax, and corn allergies
Dynasty Dim Sum
Location: New York, New York
“I ate here with my daughter and granddaughters expecting to only eat a bowl of white rice. The excellent wait staff wouldn’t hear of it! He knew exactly what oils they used, how they prepped and could cook each dish and assured me that they could prepare with all my allergies in mind! It was amazing! I had organic chicken sautéed in canola oil, steamed broccoli and fluffy white rice. I also had a steaming pot of jasmine green tea! Delicious!!”
@lorettaspage, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, shrimp, soy, grain, legume, fruit, and green bean allergies
AweSum DimSum
Location: New York, New York
“100% peanut and tree nut free dim sum spot!!! Was so excited to find out this fast causal dim sum spot is allergy friendly. They also label all items on if they are gluten free. Delicious and authentic! I had the AweSum vegetarian sampler, baked bbq pork bun, soup dumplings, har gow, and spring rolls!”
@nycallergygal, who manages peanut, tree nut, fruit, vegetable, and mustard allergies
Del Frisco’s Grille
Location: New York, New York
“Staple for midtown business lunch, and food is always delicious. Staff always proactive and knowledgeable about accommodating my tree nut allergy. The cheesesteak dumplings are next level!”
@jamisonv, who manages tree nut allergies
Din Tai Fung
Location: New York, New York
“Our waitress asked about allergies as soon as we sat down. Even though she said there were no tree nuts on the menu, she still proactively made an allergy note for me and also double checked I wasn’t allergic to peanuts, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
I loved that I had so many options to choose from and could share dishes with my husband! We got cucumber salad, vegan dumplings, cabbage and garlic, vegetable noodles, and spicy wontons.”
@zabalv15, who manages tree nut allergies
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Location: New York, New York
“I had the garlic edamame, brown rice, pork dumplings, wagyu, steak, and other meats. I also tried the special dipping sauce, ponzu sauce, and spicy sauce and everything was excellent!”
@srich2961, who manages tree nut allergies
Nobu
Location: New York, New York
“Great experience here! The waiter informed me no peanuts were on the menu except for desserts. I safely enjoyed sushi rolls and dumplings! Great service and atmosphere!!”
@liarw, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Sei Less
Location: New York, New York
“Sei Less was very good about my nut allergies, and I was able to eat fried rice, dumplings, chicken and lettuce wraps as well as a sake drink”
@anzies, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Great Wall
Location: Harrison, New York
“Most of the food is sesame free which is amazing!!! It is so rare to find sesame free dumplings! Thank you/huge shout out to Great Wall of China for being so accommodating and knowledgeable about preventing cross contact and being transparent about ingredients. Can’t wait to order again!!”
@skittles, who manages tree nut, sesame, legume, coconut, and sunflower allergies
OREGON
Din Tai Fung
Location: Tigard, Oregon
“We eat the XLB pork dumplings and pork buns. We use the allergen menu and speak with the server.“
@ceco, who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, and flax allergies
Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
“Nut and sesame-free menu of dumplings and noodle dishes!
We have had dumplings fresh and frozen and both are delicious. Himalayan Dumplings are available at their cafe and at lots of farmer’s markets in the area.
When we ordered fresh at a night market, our orders of cilantro-chicken each came with six savory dumplings. The neatly formed dumplings were firm yet tender. The mild sauce added a creamy and warm note.
The only item at Himalayan Dumplongs with dairy is their beverage! The soy they use is soy oil.
At the time of ordering we managed allergies to milk, egg, peanut, sesame, cashew, and pistachio. One person was avoiding soy protein.“
@whirligig, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and sesame allergies
PENNSYLVANIA
Nom Wah Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Nom Wah is not only a stellar and historic Dim Sum restaurant but is also a completely nut-free restaurant. It makes picking dim sum dishes so fun and effortless.“
@cas589, who manages peanut, tree nut, and seed allergies
Tsaocaa
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“This is one of my favorite bubble tea shops in philly !!! I always get the peach tea with the nata jelly and the staff is great with using clean utensils.”
@livwong, who manages tree nut, dairy, egg and soy allergies
Dim Sum House By Jane G’s – Rittenhouse
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“A dim sum restaurant with a vegan menu is almost unheard of! My guy got to eat scallion pancakes and spring rolls—things he traditionally cannot because they contain eggs. We also got har gow, Singapore mai fun, sticky rice in lotus leaf and chrysanthemum tea! We are Chinese and this tasted delicious and authentic!“
@jackiengai, who manages tree nut, milk, and egg allergies
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings – Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
“We just went here for dinner with friends yesterday. Once we were seated the server asked if there were any allergies at the table. Once Punkin said she had a dairy allergy, the server then told us which (very few) items on the menu contain dairy. It was a wonderful and safe experience.“
@punkinmama, who manages a milk allergy
Dim Sum Mania
Location: Media, Pennsylvania
“Most dishes are labeled gluten-free or can be made gluten-free. Staff provided gluten-free soy sauce once they found out gluten allergy (don’t eat the one on the table!). Classic Chinese takeout but gluten-free!“
@enk516, who manages celiac and tree nut and coconut allergies
TEXAS
Xian Sushi and Noodle
Location: Austin, Texas
“Gluten-free dumplings! This is one of my fave restaurants. I get their har gow, veggie dumplings, and gluten-free noodles with Tom Yum soup. Although I am celiac and very sensitive and haven’t gotten sick, I think there is a risk of cross-contamination here. They are making so many noodles and dumplings so there’s a lot of flour present.”
@laurynemilia, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, flax, and corn allergies
WASHINGTON
Din Tai Fung
Location: Bellevue, Washington
“Menu had nut items flagged in red. Staff was able to further identify which items may have egg in it. They had a tablet with exact ingredients for me to confirm. They identified which items had egg (all noodles and wonton items). Though they offered a substitute for the egg noodle (a mung bean noodle alternative), they did admit all noodles share the same boiling water and cross contamination could not be avoided, so we passed on that. However, they confirmed there were no egg binding agents in the recipe for the pork xiao long bao and chicken dumplings. As both are steamed, they were the safest option. They also recommended the green beans and said they’d tell the chef to ensure the wok is cleaned before they cook it. Tables are very clean, which kiddo was very excited to see. Experience overall was very kid friendly with booster seats, silicone plate, family bathroom, and 3hr free validated parking in same building. Kiddos are highly anaphylactic, and they ate very safely and satisfied. A must try!”
@tommendy, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and coconut allergies
CANADA
Sam’s Congee Delight
Location: Markham, Ontario
“Authentic Chinese comfort food at its best. Congee, fried dough, dim sum. Our waitress was pretty busy, but happy to answer any questions!“
@aliu, who manages citrus allergies
DENMARK
GAO Dumpling Bar
Location: København, Denmark
“For a quick lunch, my friend and I stopped in this cute little dumpling restaurant. They had the kind of menus you fill out and hand in at the register, but the manager was very accommodating when I asked about nuts before choosing if and what I would eat at their restaurant. I had the Hong Kong Steamed dumplings, which had cabbage, ginger and pork. There were no nuts I had to be concerned about when ordering the dumplings! Only one of their sauces has peanuts. It was the perfect quick bite between walking, shopping, and exploring! There were also tons of cute cafes, bars, and small plate restaurants nearby if this particular place doesn’t tickle your fancy but the area does!“
@natalie, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
FRANCE
Chez Ann
Location: Paris, France
“This may be my favorite place in Paris. This is an incredible dim sum restaurant with so many gluten-free dumplings. They even accommodated my soy allergy which can be tough. The owner’s mom (the chef) has celiac disease so I felt very safe.“
@laurynemilia, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, wheat, grain, and flax allergies
Dumpling House
Location: Paris, France
“A friend introduced me to this little dumpling place she found in Paris, and I am in love. You can chose to get your dumplings fried or in soup, they have multiple flavors but I just got the beef ones. Restaurant is small family owned, okay English but personally did not have any issues when discussing allergens.“
@viviancrabbe, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and fruit allergies
Tafa
Location: Paris, France
“Located in the Galleries Lafayette Le Gourmet this restaurant caught my eye because they sold “orange chicken” I can’t remember what they call it exactly but it was similar to that, also ordered dumplings and the ramen to share with my mom. You can actually see the chefs cooking the food, so when I asked the waiter about my allergens she was able to ask the cook and he told me himself that I was fine but noted cross contamination.“
@viviancrabbe, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and fruit allergies
Villa Thaï
Location: Paris, France
“We dined here 3 times during our 4 day stay in Paris. The wait staff was aware of food allergies and double checked with chef/kitchen staff about allergens in the dishes we picked. They confirmed peanut oil is not used in any of the dishes. We felt safe eating here, so ended up visiting multiple times. Our daughter had no issues.
We enjoyed the vegetarian dumplings, coconut curry, fried rice and sticky rice with mangoes.“
@preetha, who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, sesame, and coconut allergies
HONG KONG
Mott 32
Location: Hong Kong
“It was pretty difficult for me to eat here as their barbecued items were not safe for nut allergies and I do not eat fish, but they were very knowledgeable about their menu and willing to modify dishes (if possible) to be safe. I got the crispy yellow chicken. It was absolutely delicious and just made me with salt.”
@tpgordon, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Madame Fu-Grand Cafe Chinois
Location: Hong Kong
“This restaurant had gluten-free dim sum. They were well aware of which sauces had gluten. Overall, great experience.”
@sydney214, who manages celiac
Crystal Lotus
Location: Hong Kong
“ANA to all nuts at the time of this review: Located just outside HK Disneyland, the Crystal Lotus was very allergen aware and had a really adorable take on dim sum classics, with baos in the shape of aliens, Olaf, and of course Mickey & Minnie and taro paste and mango pudding shaped like Mickey. Albeit gimmicky, the food was decent and we definitely had a great time, especially the kids.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Paradise Dynasty
Location: Hong Kong
“ANA to all nuts at the time of this review. Went to this beautiful more upscale Shanghainese restaurant located by the Lee Theatre. Had a delicious assortment of xiaolongbao style dumplings and some spicy soup and cold meats.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
INDIA
Yauatcha Mumbai
Location: Mumbai, India
“Helpful staff and menu! Peanut butter is used in the non-vegetarian dim sums but the vegetarian ones do not contain any peanut. Server was very knowledgeable about it. We ordered the truffle edamame dumpling, vegetable crystal dumpling and shiitake mushroom dumpling. We also got the sweet corn chicken and sweet corn vegetable soup. For main course, there are dishes that contain nuts but the servers made us aware of which ones to avoid. We ordered Szechuan Mabo tofu, braised chicken, chicken fried rice, and stir fry ramen noodle for entrees.”
@priyan, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
ITALY
Kisaki Ramen & Sushi
Location: Roma, Italy
“Food was great! They have a menu with labels and allergens for each dish. The staff was educated, understood allergies and assured us that my son’s meal was nut free. My son had the chicken teriyaki, chicken dumplings, edamame and tempura. Sushi and Ramen were great too!”
@priyan, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
SOUTH KOREA
Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store
Location: Jung-gu, South Korea
“All dishes were safe and multiple staff tried to provide us with answers.”
@arherman, who manages tree nut allergies
SPAIN
Out of China
Location: Barcelona, Spain
“Amazing gluten-free options. Their dumplings are amazing, the staff is so kind, and all of the food was wonderful. Be aware, they have a tiny amount of vegetable oil (soy) in the dumpling dough batter, but after talking it through with them I decided to have them regardless and I was fine (normally I have instant reactions to soy, but use your own caution). Loved this place!”
@laurynemilia, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, flax, and corn allergies
SWITZERLAND
New Shanghai
Location: Lugano, Switzerland
“Super good Chinese restaurant. No dairies and very few nuts. Duck, dumplings, sweet and sour pork were perfect.”
@cathbyr, who manages tree nut, milk, and coconut allergies
UNITED KINGDOM
Bao Spot
Location: London, United Kingdom
“Cute little spot toward the edge of Chinatown by the theatre district. We had the chicken, pork, veggie, and sweet egg custard, as well as their crispy pork. Their best bao was the pork bao. Really great spot – very allergy aware too! No peanuts except for one chicken dish. Super affordable too.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Din Tai Fung Covent Garden
Location: London, United Kingdom
“Must stop for tree nut allergies!! Most of the menu is tree nut free. Waitress proactively asked about allergies, confirmed each dish and reappeared to confirm. This restaurant takes allergies seriously. Online allergy menu is accurate. Tree nut allergy daughter enjoyed gyoza, chicken dumplings, pork boa buns and pork noodles. I wish the US handled allergies so well. I’ve never seen such care taken with allergies in the US! Bravo to this top notch chain. Wish they’d come to Chicago!!”
@kristinmccain09, who manages tree nut and coconut allergies
RedFarm
Location: London, United Kingdom
“Delicious as always but not as great as the NYC branch. The portions seemed smaller while the prices seemed higher. Still great quality though.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
