Jakarta - Post Report Question and Answers
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
Stay aware and often restaurants will ask about food allergies. - Apr 2025
I don’t have food allergies, but will say being a vegetarian may be challenging. Environmental “allergies” were tough for me to adjust to, in terms of the pollution. I have mild asthma and history of sinus infections; spending any time at length outdoors in Jakarta triggers my issues. I am sensitive to mosquito bites as well, and they are monsters here, so that’s something to be aware of. - Dec 2023
Surprisingly very manageable for dairy and nut allergies; restaurant staff are very accommodating and there are many non-dairy milk alternatives. Peanuts are in some local foods, but not that many compared to Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine. We've had very few cross-contamination issues. - May 2023
Bring all your meds for environmental allergies (pollution and mold are particularly bad here). Food allergies could be an issue depending on the restaurant. If you can communicate properly, there usually aren't any problems. - Oct 2021
My spouse was find and didn't get seasonal flower allergies. Food allergy might be hard because peanut is everywhere. - Sep 2020
Peanuts are used in lots of dishes. - Feb 2018
Food allergies sufferers should avoid this post and anyone with severe asthma or mold allergies. - Jan 2015
