ask the restaurant before ordering

ask: “Does the Pad Thai sauce contain fish sauce or oyster sauce?”

ask: “Does the sauce contain soy sauce made with wheat?”

ask: “Is this dish cooked with any butter or dairy?”

ask: “Can this be prepared with less sauce or salt to reduce sodium?”

ask: “Does the sauce contain any alcohol or non-halal ingredients?”

ask: “Does the sauce contain fish sauce or non-kosher ingredients?”