Din Tai Fung Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Din Tai Fung cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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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 |
| Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat 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 |
Around the world: Din Tai Fung
We have Din Tai Fung in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Spinach with Garlic |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 4.0g |
| Australia | soybean oil | n/a |
| UK | soybean oil | 3.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Din Tai Fung item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Din Tai Fung, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| 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 |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings | 2.0g |
| Kimchi & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings | 2.0g |
| Kurobuta Pork Buns | 2.0g |
| Vegan Buns | 2.0g |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai | 2.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup (Pork) | 2.0g |
| Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Red Bean Buns | 2.0g |
| Vegan Dumplings | 3.0g |
| Sticky Rice Shao Mai with Kurobuta Pork & Mushroom | 3.0g |
| Noodle Soup - Braised Beef | 3.0g |
| Cucumber Salad | 3.0g |
| Seaweed & Beancurd Salad | 3.0g |
| Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin | 3.0g |
| Sesame Buns | 3.0g |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons | 4.0g |
| Chicken Spicy Wontons | 4.0g |
| Noodles with Minced Kurobuta Pork | 4.0g |
| Bok Choy with Scallion-Infused Oil | 4.0g |
| Spinach with Garlic | 4.0g |
| Noodles with Sesame Sauce | 5.0g |
| Noodles with Spicy Sauce | 5.0g |
| Fried Rice with Vegetable & Mushroom | 6.0g |
| String Beans with Garlic | 6.0g |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Potstickers | 6.0g |
| Fried Rice with Chicken | 7.0g |
| Fried Rice with Shrimp | 7.0g |
| Fried Noodles with Shrimp | 8.0g |
| Fried Noodles with Shredded Kurobuta Pork | 8.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs | 10.0g |
| Fried Pork Chop | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Din Tai Fung use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Din Tai Fung cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Din Tai Fung cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil for the fryer and wok (fried pork chop, all fried rice and fried noodle dishes, garlic-oil stir-fried greens); sesame oil shows up as a flavoring in cold dishes and sauces, not as the fry oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Din Tai Fung use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Din Tai Fung cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Din Tai Fung seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Din Tai Fung 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 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. 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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