Shavans @ Pakenham Indian Restaurant
The venue offers gluten-free options (Butter Chicken, Curry) and its menu can be filtered by 'Gluten Free' on the online ordering page. A community review on FindMeGlutenFree reports no cross-contamination across multiple visits. However, there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training, and the kitchen is shared. Best to confirm kitchen practices directly with the staff when ordering.
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 65% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The venue offers gluten-free options (Butter Chicken, Curry) and its menu can be filtered by 'Gluten Free' on the online ordering page. A community review on FindMeGlutenFree reports no cross-contamination across multiple visits. However, there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training, and the kitchen is shared. Best to confirm kitchen practices directly with the staff when ordering.
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Vegan
confidence 55% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The venue's website states it offers vegan options, and the online ordering page allows filtering by 'Vegan'. No details about dedicated equipment or staff training are provided. Call ahead to verify the kitchen's ability to avoid cross-contamination.
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Vegetarian
confidence 55% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The venue's website and menu filter both list vegetarian options. No dedicated kitchen or equipment is mentioned. Confirm with staff if strict vegetarian preparation is needed.
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Nut-free
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The online ordering page includes a 'Nut Free' filter for menu items. No information is available about kitchen practices, shared equipment, or staff awareness regarding nut allergens. Contact the venue to discuss safety measures for nut allergy.
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Dairy-free
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The menu can be filtered by 'Dairy Free' on the ordering page. No further details on dedicated equipment or cross-contamination controls are provided. Check with staff before ordering for dairy allergy.
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Halal
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The venue's homepage states it offers 'a variety of halal options'. No accreditation, certification, or details about separate preparation are mentioned. Diners should call ahead to confirm the halal status and sourcing.
Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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