Padmanadi
The entire menu is vegan, which is a subset of vegetarian.
Per-allergen evidence
The entire menu is vegan, which is a subset of vegetarian. The restaurant is 100% plant-based; no meat, fish, egg, or dairy are used anywhere in the kitchen. This is verifiably safe for vegetarians.
[1] Verified blog Padmanadi Vegan Restaurant & Eatery, padmanadi.com
The official homepage describes the venue as a family-owned, award-winning vegan eatery. It contains no allergen-relevant content.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Padmanadi, Edmonton’s Popular Vegan Indonesian Restaurant, Opens New Calgary Location - Avenue Calgary, avenuecalgary.com
Journalistic piece; states menu is fully vegan, no garlic/onion, most dishes can be made gluten- and dairy-free. No cross-contact details.fetched Jun 9, 2026[3] Verified blog Padmanadi – Edmonton Chinatown, edmontonchinatown.ca
A community blog interview with the owner states that no egg, dairy, garlic, or onion are used. The interview does not mention gluten or nut practices.fetched Jun 9, 2026[4] Verified blog Chinatown Dining Week Feature: Padmanadi, edmontonchinatown.ca
A Chinatown Dining Week blog interview with the owner confirms the restaurant is 100% plant-based and contains no egg or dairy. No other allergen details are provided.fetched Jun 9, 2026Padmanadi operates as a fully 100% vegan kitchen. No dish on the menu contains dairy. The owner has stated that the restaurant does not use egg or dairy in any form. This makes the venue a verifiably safe option for diners avoiding dairy.
[1] Verified blog Padmanadi, Edmonton’s Popular Vegan Indonesian Restaurant, Opens New Calgary Location - Avenue Calgary, avenuecalgary.com
Journalistic piece; states menu is fully vegan, no garlic/onion, most dishes can be made gluten- and dairy-free. No cross-contact details.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Alberta Dairy-Free Restaurant Guide (Recommendations by City), godairyfree.org
A blog aggregator lists Padmanadi as a recommended dairy-free-friendly option, with a star denoting dairy-free labels or allergen marking.fetched Jun 9, 2026[3] Verified blog Padmanadi – Edmonton Chinatown, edmontonchinatown.ca
A community blog interview with the owner states that no egg, dairy, garlic, or onion are used. The interview does not mention gluten or nut practices.fetched Jun 9, 2026[4] Verified blog Chinatown Dining Week Feature: Padmanadi, edmontonchinatown.ca
A Chinatown Dining Week blog interview with the owner confirms the restaurant is 100% plant-based and contains no egg or dairy. No other allergen details are provided.fetched Jun 9, 2026Padmanadi operates as a 100% vegan kitchen, meaning no egg is used in any dish. The owner has stated explicitly that the restaurant does not use any egg or dairy. This makes the venue verifiably safe for diners who avoid egg.
[1] Verified blog Padmanadi – Edmonton Chinatown, edmontonchinatown.ca
A community blog interview with the owner states that no egg, dairy, garlic, or onion are used. The interview does not mention gluten or nut practices.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Chinatown Dining Week Feature: Padmanadi, edmontonchinatown.ca
A Chinatown Dining Week blog interview with the owner confirms the restaurant is 100% plant-based and contains no egg or dairy. No other allergen details are provided.fetched Jun 9, 2026The restaurant's entire menu is 100% plant-based. In multiple interviews, the owner states that no egg or dairy is used, and the kitchen follows Buddhist traditions (no garlic or onion). All sauces are made in-house. The venue is strongly trusted for vegans.
[1] Verified blog Padmanadi, Edmonton’s Popular Vegan Indonesian Restaurant, Opens New Calgary Location - Avenue Calgary, avenuecalgary.com
Journalistic piece; states menu is fully vegan, no garlic/onion, most dishes can be made gluten- and dairy-free. No cross-contact details.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Alberta Dairy-Free Restaurant Guide (Recommendations by City), godairyfree.org
A blog aggregator lists Padmanadi as a recommended dairy-free-friendly option, with a star denoting dairy-free labels or allergen marking.fetched Jun 9, 2026[3] Verified blog Padmanadi – Edmonton Chinatown, edmontonchinatown.ca
A community blog interview with the owner states that no egg, dairy, garlic, or onion are used. The interview does not mention gluten or nut practices.fetched Jun 9, 2026[4] Verified blog Chinatown Dining Week Feature: Padmanadi, edmontonchinatown.ca
A Chinatown Dining Week blog interview with the owner confirms the restaurant is 100% plant-based and contains no egg or dairy. No other allergen details are provided.fetched Jun 9, 2026The restaurant is fully vegan, meaning no animal products are used and shellfish is not present on the premises. It is strongly trusted for shellfish allergy.
[1] Verified blog Padmanadi – Edmonton Chinatown, edmontonchinatown.ca
A community blog interview with the owner states that no egg, dairy, garlic, or onion are used. The interview does not mention gluten or nut practices.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Chinatown Dining Week Feature: Padmanadi, edmontonchinatown.ca
A Chinatown Dining Week blog interview with the owner confirms the restaurant is 100% plant-based and contains no egg or dairy. No other allergen details are provided.fetched Jun 9, 2026The venue has a separate gluten-free menu and can mark dishes GF on request, but the kitchen is shared—the restaurant itself states all cookware, fryers, and cutting boards are shared among dishes, and they do not guarantee against cross-contamination. Several reviews from coeliac diners report being told the space isn't safe for celiac disease. If you are coeliac, this is a high-risk choice; call ahead to confirm current practices.
[1] Official Calagry Heritage | Padmanadi, Padmanadi (official menu)
The official Calgary page links a PDF labelled "GF" for gluten-free menu. No other dietary or allergy markings appear.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Aggregator Padmanadi - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Edmonton, AB, FindMeGlutenFree
Community reviews report a separate gluten-free menu and knowledgeable staff, though the venue itself states that equipment is shared and cannot guarantee safety for coeliacs. The site disclaimer warns the restaurant is not safe for coeliac disease.fetched Jun 9, 2026[3] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Several dishes on a downtown Edmonton menu page are marked GF on request. A truncated note reading 'not a whea' appears on the page, suggesting cross-contact risk. Gluten-containing items are also listed throughout.fetched Jun 9, 2026[4] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Southside Edmonton menu page; marks some dishes GF on request. Truncated disclaimer 'not a whea' suggests cross-contact. Contains peanut, tree nut, and soy dishes.fetched Jun 9, 2026[5] Verified blog Padmanadi, Edmonton’s Popular Vegan Indonesian Restaurant, Opens New Calgary Location - Avenue Calgary, avenuecalgary.com
Journalistic piece; states menu is fully vegan, no garlic/onion, most dishes can be made gluten- and dairy-free. No cross-contact details.fetched Jun 9, 2026Several menu items contain peanuts and tree nuts (cashew), and the restaurant does not describe a dedicated allergen practice. A shared kitchen is used for all dishes. The owner states that no garlic or onion is used, but does not address nut cross-contamination. Diners with a nut allergy are advised to discuss their needs directly with staff.
[1] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Several dishes on a downtown Edmonton menu page are marked GF on request. A truncated note reading 'not a whea' appears on the page, suggesting cross-contact risk. Gluten-containing items are also listed throughout.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Southside Edmonton menu page; marks some dishes GF on request. Truncated disclaimer 'not a whea' suggests cross-contact. Contains peanut, tree nut, and soy dishes.fetched Jun 9, 2026The menu is heavily soy-based: dishes list 'soy mutton', 'soy shrimps', 'soy sauce', soy milk options, and the kitchen clearly uses soy as a core ingredient. There is no mention of soy-free alternatives or a separate soy-free menu. Avoid if you need to avoid soy.
[1] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Several dishes on a downtown Edmonton menu page are marked GF on request. A truncated note reading 'not a whea' appears on the page, suggesting cross-contact risk. Gluten-containing items are also listed throughout.fetched Jun 9, 2026[2] Verified blog Menu, padmanadi.com
Southside Edmonton menu page; marks some dishes GF on request. Truncated disclaimer 'not a whea' suggests cross-contact. Contains peanut, tree nut, and soy dishes.fetched Jun 9, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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