Bonchon Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bonchon cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 24.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bonchon
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Udon Noodle Soup | 0.9g |
| Tteokbokki | 4.8g |
| Bao Buns (Pork / Chicken / Bulgogi) | 5.0g |
| Takoyaki | 5.0g |
| Sotteok Sotteok | 5.4g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boneless Large (30 pc) Spicy | 142.2g |
| Boneless Medium (20 pc) Soy Garlic | 96.3g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Soy Garlic | 77.5g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Spicy | 77.5g |
| Buldak (Spicy Chicken with Rice Cakes) | 72.1g |
Every Bonchon item, ranked
All 86 items we have for Bonchon, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Soju Cocktail | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Pickled Radish | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Water | 0.0g |
| Yangnyeom | 0.0g |
| Spicy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Soy Garlic Sauce | 0.0g |
| Korean BBQ | 0.0g |
| Steamed Rice | 0.5g |
| Udon Noodle Soup | 0.9g |
| Korean Donuts | 2.4g |
| Corn Cheese | 3.0g |
| Tteokbokki | 4.8g |
| Bao Buns (Pork / Chicken / Bulgogi) | 5.0g |
| Takoyaki | 5.0g |
| Sotteok Sotteok | 5.4g |
| Mopo Corn Dog | 5.7g |
| Coleslaw | 6.0g |
| Honey Butter Chips | 6.0g |
| Udon Noodle Soup with Egg | 6.0g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 6.2g |
| Edamame | 7.2g |
| French Fries | 7.2g |
| Vegetable Potstickers (Spicy) | 7.8g |
| Udon Noodle Soup with Bulgogi | 7.8g |
| Vegetable Potstickers (Soy Garlic) | 9.0g |
| Lunch Special Mixed 6 pc | 11.0g |
| Korean Street Corn | 11.7g |
| Strips Small (8 pc) Soy Garlic | 12.0g |
| Shrimp Shumai (Steamed) | 13.0g |
| Shrimp Shumai (Fried) | 13.5g |
| Half & Half Wings (6 pc) | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Wings 8 pc | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Strips 8 pc | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Boneless 10 pc | 14.0g |
| Zucchini Fries | 14.0g |
| Seasoned Zucchini Fries | 15.4g |
| Bibimbap with Soy Garlic Chicken | 18.4g |
| Japchae | 18.5g |
| Bibimbap Bowl | 18.6g |
| Onion Rings | 19.2g |
| Bibimbap with Spicy Chicken | 19.9g |
| Strips Medium (10 pc) Soy Garlic | 20.0g |
| Potstickers (Soy Garlic) | 20.0g |
| Potstickers (Spicy) | 20.0g |
| Bibimbap with Tofu | 20.2g |
| Signature Sesame Salad | 20.3g |
| Signature Sesame Salad with Soy Garlic Chicken | 21.0g |
| Signature Sesame Salad with Spicy Chicken | 21.0g |
| Bibimbap with Bulgogi | 22.3g |
| Signature Sesame Salad with Tofu | 23.1g |
| Signature Sesame Salad with Fried Chicken | 23.8g |
| Mixed Small (6 pc) Soy Garlic | 25.3g |
| Korean Taco (Spicy Chicken) | 25.4g |
| Wings Small (10 pc) Soy Garlic | 25.8g |
| Wings Small (10 pc) Spicy | 25.8g |
| Korean Taco (Bulgogi) | 27.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich - Soy Garlic | 27.4g |
| Chicken Sandwich - Spicy | 27.4g |
| Bulgogi Fries | 27.4g |
| Half & Half Wings (12 pc) | 28.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 28.2g |
| House Fried Rice with Kimchi Pork Belly | 30.7g |
| Drums Small (5 pc) Soy Garlic | 35.6g |
| Drums Small (5 pc) Spicy | 35.6g |
| Chicken Katsu Bowl | 35.8g |
| House Fried Rice | 45.0g |
| Boneless Small (10 pc) Soy Garlic | 47.2g |
| Boneless Small (10 pc) Spicy | 48.2g |
| Mixed Medium (12 pc) Spicy | 48.3g |
| House Fried Rice with Chicken | 48.9g |
| House Fried Rice with Bulgogi | 49.6g |
| Wings Medium (20 pc) Soy Garlic | 51.7g |
| Wings Medium (20 pc) Spicy | 51.7g |
| Drums Medium (8 pc) Soy Garlic | 56.5g |
| Drums Medium (8 pc) Spicy | 56.5g |
| Bulgogi Bowl | 59.1g |
| Drums Large (10 pc) Soy Garlic | 71.1g |
| Drums Large (10 pc) Spicy | 71.1g |
| Buldak (Spicy Chicken with Rice Cakes) | 72.1g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Soy Garlic | 77.5g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Spicy | 77.5g |
| Boneless Medium (20 pc) Soy Garlic | 96.3g |
| Boneless Large (30 pc) Spicy | 142.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Bonchon use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bonchon cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 24.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Bonchon cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bonchon use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bonchon cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bonchon seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bonchon cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bonchon?
Bao Buns (Pork / Chicken / Bulgogi) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bonchon, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bonchon?
Boneless Large (30 pc) Spicy is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bonchon, at an estimated 142.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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