Allergy card for Singapore
In Singapore the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 59 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.
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59 local dishes
EnglishMMayaSEVERE ALLERGY
Add a food to see your card.
Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
What the card says
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Singapore, in these words.
English
| Used for | English |
|---|---|
| Severe allergy | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Thank you for your help! |
Mandarin Chinese中文
| Used for | Mandarin Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | 我对以下食物严重过敏。 | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | 我不吃以下食物。 | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | 请在准备我的餐点时不要加入以下食物。 | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | 即使是微量也可能危及生命。 | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | 请使用干净的锅具、烹饪用具和新油。烹调我的食物时，请勿使用与他人食物共用的油、锅具或刀具。 | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | 这包括用这些原料制成的油、高汤和酱汁。 | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | 如果您不确定，请询问厨师。 | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | 感谢您的帮助！ | Thank you for your help! |
MalayMelayu
| Used for | Malay | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Saya mengalami alahan yang sangat teruk terhadap makanan ini. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Saya tidak makan makanan ini. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Tolong sediakan makanan saya tanpa bahan-bahan ini. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Walaupun sedikit boleh mengancam nyawa. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Sila gunakan kuali bersih, perkakas bersih dan minyak baru. Jangan masak makanan saya dengan minyak, kuali atau pisau yang dikongsi. | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | Ini termasuk minyak, kuah sup dan sos yang dibuat daripada bahan-bahan ini. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | Jika anda tidak pasti, sila tanya tukang masak. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Terima kasih atas bantuan anda! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Singapore
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Singapore, SafeMeal lists 59 local dishes and products under the 52 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Peanut- Rojak
- Satay sauce
- Popiah
- Apam balik
- Indian rojak
Milk- Kopi and teh
- Malted drinks
- Ais kacang
- Kaya toast
Egg- Kaya toast
- Fried carrot cake
- Char kway teow
- Wonton noodles
- Hokkien prawn mee
- Otak-otak
Shrimp- Curry laksa
- Nasi lemak
- Curry paste
- Rojak
- Mee siam
- Sambal stingray
Make your card before you go to Singapore.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in Singapore
Which dishes in Singapore often contain peanut?
For Singapore, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Rojak, Satay sauce, Popiah, Apam balik, Indian rojak. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Singapore often contain milk?
For Singapore, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Kopi and teh, Malted drinks, Ais kacang, Kaya toast. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Singapore often contain egg?
For Singapore, SafeMeal lists egg as often hidden in: Kaya toast, Fried carrot cake, Char kway teow, Wonton noodles, Hokkien prawn mee, Otak-otak. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Singapore?
In Singapore the card is shown in English. You can switch it to Mandarin Chinese and Malay. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.