Allergies & Dietary Needs

man be badum-zamini hassasiyat daram.

I'm allergic to peanuts.

A direct and common way to state an allergy in everyday situations.

man alerzhi-ye shadid be ajil daram.

I have a severe allergy to nuts.

Clear and serious statement when ordering food.

bebakhshid, man be ghazahaye daryayi hassasiyat daram.

Excuse me, I am allergic to seafood.

A polite opening to use with restaurant staff before ordering.

man giahkharam, aslan gusht nemikhoram.

I'm vegetarian, I don't eat meat at all.

A natural way to clarify you don't eat any meat, as some locals might assume poultry or fish are okay.

man vegan hastam, yani mahsulat-e heyvani masraf nemikonam.

I am vegan, meaning I don't consume animal products.

Clarifies what vegan means, since the term is less common in traditional Iranian cooking.

tu in ghaza labaniyat dare?

Does this dish have dairy in it?

A quick, colloquial way to ask about a specific ingredient.

momkene begid mavade tashkil-dahande-ye in sup chi-e?

Could you tell me what the ingredients of this soup are?

A standard, respectful inquiry to staff.

mishe in salad ro bedun-e panir baram biyarid?

Can you bring me this salad without cheese?

The most common spoken pattern for requesting a modification.

lotfan ghazaye man ro kamelan bedun-e sir amade konid.

Please prepare my food completely without garlic.

Firm but polite instruction for the kitchen.

man nemitunam gluten bokhoram, aya in nun bedun-e gluten hast?

I can't eat gluten, is this bread gluten-free?

Gluten-free awareness is growing, but it's best to be explicit.

age hata kami shir dashte bashe, halam kheyli bad mishe.

If it has even a little milk, I'll get very sick.

Crucial for emphasizing that cross-contamination is dangerous.

che ghazayi darid ke tush gusht nabashe?

What food do you have that doesn't have meat in it?

Uses a common relative clause to ask for options.

baraye kasi ke be tokhm-e morgh hassasiyat dare che gozine-i darid?

What option do you have for someone who is allergic to eggs?

A slightly more formal request using B1 relative clauses.

motma-enid ke tu in ghaza aslan kare estefade nashode?

Are you sure no butter was used in this food at all?

Good for verifying your meal right before you start eating.