Bonchon Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bonchon cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 25.7g 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 |
|---|---|
| Soju Cocktail | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Pickled Radish | 0.0g |
| Korean BBQ | 0.0g |
| Yangnyeom | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Bonchon
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boneless Large (30 pc) Spicy | 142.2g |
| Boneless Medium (20 pc) Soy Garlic | 96.3g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Spicy | 77.5g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Soy Garlic | 77.5g |
| Buldak (Spicy Chicken with Rice Cakes) | 72.1g |
Every Bonchon item, ranked
All 69 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 |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Water | 0.0g |
| Pickled Radish | 0.0g |
| Soy Garlic Sauce | 0.0g |
| Spicy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Korean BBQ | 0.0g |
| Yangnyeom | 0.0g |
| Steamed Rice | 0.5g |
| Udon Noodle Soup | 0.9g |
| Korean Donuts | 2.4g |
| Corn Cheese | 3.0g |
| Tteokbokki | 4.8g |
| Takoyaki | 5.0g |
| Bao Buns (Pork / Chicken / Bulgogi) | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 6.0g |
| Honey Butter Chips | 6.0g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 6.2g |
| Edamame | 7.2g |
| French Fries | 7.2g |
| Vegetable Potstickers (Spicy) | 7.8g |
| Shrimp Shumai (Fried) | 8.0g |
| 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 |
| Half & Half Wings (6 pc) | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Strips 8 pc | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Wings 8 pc | 14.0g |
| Lunch Special Boneless 10 pc | 14.0g |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) Spicy | 71.1g |
| Drums Large (10 pc) Soy Garlic | 71.1g |
| Buldak (Spicy Chicken with Rice Cakes) | 72.1g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Spicy | 77.5g |
| Wings Large (30 pc) Soy Garlic | 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 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 25.7g 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?
Soju Cocktail is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bonchon, at an estimated 0.0g 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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