Gen Korean BBQ House Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gen Korean BBQ House cooks with: Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gen Korean BBQ House
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 |
|---|---|
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Shrimp | 1.0g |
| Premium Ribeye | 1.0g |
| Premium Chadol | 1.0g |
| Samgyubsal | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Gen Korean BBQ House
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken) | 13.0g |
| Fish Katsu | 12.0g |
| Cheese Tonkatsu | 12.0g |
| Deep Fried Mandu | 7.0g |
| Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice | 5.0g |
Every Gen Korean BBQ House item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Gen Korean BBQ House, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| White Rice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Shrimp | 1.0g |
| Premium Ribeye | 1.0g |
| Premium Chadol | 1.0g |
| Samgyubsal | 1.0g |
| Garlic Samgyubsal | 2.0g |
| Tonkatsu Sauce | 2.0g |
| Soondooboo Soup | 2.0g |
| K-Spicy Sauce | 2.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp | 2.0g |
| Ssamjang | 2.0g |
| Woo Beasal | 2.0g |
| Calamari Steak | 2.0g |
| Beef Bulgogi | 2.0g |
| Doenjang Soup | 2.0g |
| Build Your Own K-Ramyun | 3.0g |
| Teriyaki Pork Chop | 3.0g |
| Cajun Chicken | 3.0g |
| Spicy Chicken | 3.0g |
| Spicy Pork Bulgogi | 3.0g |
| Gen Signature Yangnyeom Galbi | 3.0g |
| Honey Soy Beef Belly | 3.0g |
| House Salad | 3.0g |
| Spicy Samgyubsal | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor | 3.0g |
| Garlic Chicken | 3.0g |
| Honey Chicken | 4.0g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 4.0g |
| Japchae | 4.0g |
| Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Hotteok | 5.0g |
| Deep Fried Mandu | 7.0g |
| Fish Katsu | 12.0g |
| Cheese Tonkatsu | 12.0g |
| K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken) | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gen Korean BBQ House use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gen Korean BBQ House cooks with: Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Gen Korean BBQ House cook with?
Our research indicates: Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gen Korean BBQ House use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Gen Korean BBQ House cooks with Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Gen Korean BBQ House seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gen Korean BBQ House cooks with Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Gen Korean BBQ House?
Kimchi is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gen Korean BBQ House, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gen Korean BBQ House?
K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gen Korean BBQ House, 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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