Traveling solo in Vietnam & Cambodia with food allergies? Discover safe dining tips, allergy translation cards, must-try dishes, and how Legend Travel Group’s small-group tours keep you safe and connected. Book with just 10% deposit!
Solo travel doesn’t mean eating alone (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 solo travelers across Southeast Asia. This guide combines real guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys and insider knowledge from countless allergy-aware journeys in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group – since 2008 – the #1 choice for solo travelers seeking safe, social, and delicious adventures.
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Vegan Bread - Gluten-free, nut-free, and 100% delicious (Source: Internet)Vietnam and Cambodia are two of the most solo-traveler-friendly countries on earth — vibrant street food, welcoming locals, and thousands of English-speaking guides. But when you have food allergies (peanuts, shellfish, gluten, dairy, etc.), the adventure can feel risky.
Good news: Legend Travel Group has been safely guiding solo travelers with allergies since 2008. Our small-group tours (max 12–16 people) mean your guide knows your allergies from Day 1, restaurants are pre-warned, and you’ll never eat alone. Plus, you only pay a 10% deposit — the rest 30 days before departure — so you can book with complete peace of mind.
This guide is written especially for solo travelers who want to taste real phở, amok, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls — without worry.
Legend Travel Group provides every guest with a laminated, wallet-size card in both languages that clearly states your allergies and cross-contamination concerns.
Example (peanut allergy):
Vietnamese: “Tôi bị dị ứng đậu phộng nghiêm trọng. Xin vui lòng không dùng đậu phộng hoặc dầu đậu phộng.”
Khmer: “ខ្ញុំមានអាឡែស៊ីសណ្តែកដីធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ។ សូមកុំប្រើសណ្តែកដីឬប្រេងសណ្តែកដី។”
Show this card at every meal — street stalls, restaurants, and night markets all understand it instantly.
|
Allergy |
Vietnam |
Cambodia |
Safe Alternatives Usually Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Peanuts |
Đậu phộng |
សណ្តែកដី |
Rice-noodle dishes, grilled meats |
|
Tree nuts |
Hạt điều, hạnh nhân |
គ្រាប់ឈើ |
Fresh fruits, steamed fish |
|
Shellfish |
Tôm, cua, sò, hến |
បង្កង, ក្តាម |
Chicken, pork, beef, tofu |
|
Gluten |
Bánh mì, mì chính |
នំបុ័ង |
Rice noodles (bún, phở, kuy teav) |
|
Dairy |
Sữa, phô mai |
ទឹកដោះគោ |
Coconut milk is the default! |
|
Eggs |
Trứng |
ស៊ុត |
Most dishes can be made without |
Peanut-free: Phở bò (beef noodle soup), bún chả (grilled pork with rice noodles), cơm tấm (broken rice)
Shellfish-free: Gà nướng (grilled chicken), bò lúc lắc (shaking beef), lắc)
Gluten-free: 95% of Vietnamese & Khmer cuisine is naturally rice-based!
Dairy-free: Almost everything — coconut milk replaces dairy in desserts
Pre-tour allergy questionnaire (you tell us exactly what you need)
Private WhatsApp group with your guide 12–16 fellow travelers — many have allergies too!
English-speaking guide carries extra allergy cards and an EpiPen (if required)
All restaurants on our itinerary are pre-briefed — zero surprises
24/7 emergency support line
Locals love helping allergy travelers (Source: Internet)Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Daily allergy briefing with local guides
Private cooking class (your ingredients only)
From $1,290 – only 10% deposit
Hanoi → Halong → Hoi An → Siem Reap → Phnom Penh
Same small group travels together the entire time
Allergy-safe street food tour in Phnom Penh
From $1,990 – only 10% deposit
Perfect if you only have a long weekend
Sunrise Tai Chi on the cruise deck
All meals allergy-checked
From $590 – only 10% deposit
Always carry 2 allergy cards (one in wallet, one in phone case)
Download “Google Translate” with offline Vietnamese & Khmer packs
Say “Không [allergen]” (Vietnam) or “Ot mean [allergen]” (Cambodia) — locals understand instantly
Night markets are very safe — just show your card and point
All Legend Travel Group cruises have gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free menus available on request
If in doubt, smile and hand over the card — Cambodians & Vietnamese are incredibly helpful!
Culture + safe food = perfect evening (Source: Internet)|
Item |
Approximate Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
|
Legend Travel Group tour (10–14 days) |
$1,290 – $1,990 |
|
Deposit required |
Only 10% |
|
Allergy translation card |
Free from Legend |
|
Travel insurance (recommended) |
$30–$60 |
|
Daily street food (safe choices) |
$4–$10 |
Make memories, not worries (Source: Internet)Legend Travel Group has safely guided thousands of solo travelers with food allergies through Vietnam and Cambodia. Join one of our small-group tours, meet like-minded explorers, and taste the real flavors of Southeast Asia — without a single worry.
Book today with only 10% deposit → final payment 30 days before departure.
Your table is waiting!
Contact us anytime:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
Safe, social, and seriously delicious travels await! ✈️🍜
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