Dietary Guide
Gluten-Free Dim Sum: What to Watch For
Dim sum is difficult for gluten-free diners because wrappers, soy sauce, wheat starch, shared steamers, and sauces are everywhere.
Overview
Dim sum is difficult for gluten-free diners because wrappers, soy sauce, wheat starch, shared steamers, and sauces are everywhere.
Better choices
- Plain steamed rice if available
- Some rice noodle rolls only if sauce and filling are verified
- Steamed greens with verified sauce
- Tea, plain congee, or simple rice dishes if broth is verified
What to watch for
- Wheat dumpling wrappers
- Buns
- Soy sauce unless gluten-free
- Fried items
- Shared sauces and unknown fillings
Useful phrase
我不能吃麸质。请问这个有没有小麦、酱油或面粉？
A phrase can help communication, but it cannot verify kitchen practice, sauce labels, or cross-contact.