Allergy card for Vietnam, in Vietnamese
In Vietnam, SafeMeal shows your card in Vietnamese, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 46 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
Vui lòng sử dụng chảo sạch, dụng cụ sạch và dầu ăn mới. Không nấu thức ăn của tôi chung dầu ăn, chảo hoặc dao thớt với các món khác.
What the card says, in Vietnamese and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Vietnam, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
| Used for | Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Tôi bị dị ứng rất nặng với những thức ăn này. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Tôi không ăn những loại thức ăn này. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Vui lòng không cho những loại thức ăn này vào phần ăn của tôi. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Dù chỉ một lượng rất nhỏ cũng có thể nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Vui lòng sử dụng chảo sạch, dụng cụ sạch và dầu ăn mới. Không nấu thức ăn của tôi chung dầu ăn, chảo hoặc dao thớt với các món khác. | 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 | Bao gồm cả dầu ăn, nước dùng và các loại nước xốt làm từ những nguyên liệu này. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | Nếu bạn không chắc chắn, vui lòng hỏi lại đầu bếp. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Cảm ơn bạn đã giúp đỡ! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Vietnam
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Vietnam, SafeMeal lists 46 local dishes and products under the 50 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.
MilkSữa bò- Che thaiChè Thái
- SmoothiesSinh tố
- Shaking beefBò lúc lắc
EggTrứng- Banh miBánh mì thịt
- Spring rollsChả giò / Nem rán
- Com tamCơm tấm
- Egg noodlesMì trứng
ShrimpTôm- Bun bo HueBún bò Huế
- Spring rollsChả giò / Nem rán
- Banh beoBánh bèo
- Banh trang tronBánh tráng trộn
SoybeanHạt đậu nành- Hoisin sauceTương đen
- Shaking beefBò lúc lắc
- Vegetarian dishesMón chay / Cơm chay
- Banh miBánh mì thịt
Make your card before you go to Vietnam.
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 Vietnam
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Vietnamese?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Tôi bị dị ứng rất nặng với những thức ăn này.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Vietnamese, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Vietnam often contain milk?
For Vietnam, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Che thai, Smoothies, Shaking beef. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Vietnam often contain egg?
For Vietnam, SafeMeal lists egg as often hidden in: Banh mi, Spring rolls, Com tam, Egg noodles. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Vietnam?
In Vietnam the card is shown in Vietnamese, with English under each food. 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.