United States Dish

Po' Boy

Also known as: po boy, poor boy, po-boy, poboy

What is Po' Boy?

A New Orleans sandwich on crusty French bread, traditionally filled with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef dressed with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Typical Ingredients

•French bread
•fried shrimp
•oysters
•roast beef
•lettuce
•tomato
•pickles
•mayonnaise

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Sometimes Present
Eggs
Often Present
Dairy
Sometimes Present
Gluten
Often Present
Mustard
Sometimes Present
Molluscs
Sometimes Present
Shellfish
Often Present
Sulphites
Sometimes Present

French bread is gluten. Seafood versions have shellfish (shrimp) or molluscs (oysters). Batter uses egg and flour. Mayo has egg.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Roast beef po' boy (no seafood)
Unbreaded filling

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Is the seafood battered?
What's in the breading?

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