Din Tai Fung Seed Oil Report Card
Din Tai Fung has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 40 menu items we analyzed average 3.6g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Din Tai Fung
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.
Cleanest full order: Chicken Xiao Long Bao + Noodle Soup - Braised Beef + Milk Tea (Assam), 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Xiao Long Bao | 1.0g |
| Shaved Snow with Fresh Mango | 1.0g |
| Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Din Tai Fung
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Pork Chop | 13.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs | 10.0g |
| Fried Noodles with Shrimp | 8.0g |
| Fried Noodles with Shredded Kurobuta Pork | 8.0g |
| Fried Rice with Chicken | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Din Tai Fung use seed oils?
Din Tai Fung has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 40 menu items we analyzed average 3.6g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Does Din Tai Fung use beef tallow?
Din Tai Fung has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Din Tai Fung seed oil free?
Din Tai Fung has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Din Tai Fung?
Chicken Xiao Long Bao is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Din Tai Fung, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Din Tai Fung?
Fried Pork Chop is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Din Tai Fung, at an estimated 13.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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