Low FODMAP at Flower Drum - Fine Dining Guide
Navigate low FODMAP dining at Flower Drum in Melbourne. Tips for this acclaimed Cantonese restaurant.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Steamed Fish | Cantonese specialty | Request without garlic/ginger |
| Roast Duck | Signature dish | Request without plum sauce |
| Steamed Rice | Plain jasmine rice | Request plain |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Garlic sauces
- • Black bean sauce (contains garlic)
- • Plum sauce (may contain high-FODMAP fruit)
- • Fried rice with onion
- • Dumplings (wheat wrappers)
Example Orders
Cantonese Fine Dining
- ✓ Steamed fish, ginger only
- ✓ Plain roast duck
- ✓ Steamed jasmine rice
Tip: Cantonese cuisine often features simpler preparations
About Flower Drum
Flower Drum is Melbourne’s legendary Cantonese restaurant, serving refined Chinese cuisine for over 40 years. Known for exceptional seafood and classic Cantonese techniques.
Quick Summary
Best approach: Cantonese cuisine can be more FODMAP-friendly than other Chinese cuisines due to emphasis on fresh, simple preparations. Focus on steamed dishes and avoid heavy sauces. Request modifications clearly.
Key challenge: Many sauces contain garlic. Stick to ginger-based seasonings.
This guide provides general FODMAP guidance. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.