Dairy-free diet

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A dairy-free diet excludes milk and everything made from it — butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, and whey — whether for lactose intolerance, milk allergy, or by choice. East and Southeast Asian cuisines are largely dairy-free by tradition; French, Italian, and Indian menus need more care, since butter, cream, ghee, and paneer anchor many classics.

What to order

  • Most Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes — dairy is rare by default
  • Coconut-milk curries — Thai and southern Indian styles
  • Grilled fish or steak dressed with olive oil instead of butter
  • Tomato-based pastas (marinara, arrabbiata) — skip the cheese finish
  • Sorbet or fruit desserts instead of ice cream and custards

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Frequently asked questions

Is lactose intolerance the same as a milk allergy?

No. Intolerance is digestive — missing lactase enzyme — and dose-dependent; many tolerate hard cheese or butter. A milk allergy is immune-driven, can be severe, and requires strict avoidance including traces.

Which cuisines are easiest to eat dairy-free?

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cooking rarely uses dairy. In French and Italian kitchens, ask whether the sauce is mounted with butter or cream; in Indian ones, about ghee and paneer.

Where does dairy hide on menus?

Butter-mounted sauces, creamy soups, mashed potatoes, naan brushed with ghee, "crispy" items dipped in buttermilk, and desserts almost universally. SeEat flags dairy-relevant dishes from the menu text, so the risky plates are visible before you order.

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