L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue cooks with: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
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: Garlic Shrimp Plate + Steamed White Rice + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Hawaiian Sun Can | 0.0g |
| Haupia (Coconut Pudding) | 1.0g |
| Garlic Shrimp Plate | 1.0g |
| Haupia Mini | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Katsu Plate | 40.0g |
| Loco Moco Plate | 31.0g |
| Shrimp Tempura Plate | 31.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Plate | 28.0g |
| Chicken Katsu (Mini Plate) | 27.0g |
Frequently asked
Does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue cooks with: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue cook with?
Our research indicates: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is L&L Hawaiian Barbecue seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates L&L Hawaiian Barbecue cooks with Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
Kimchi is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
Chicken Katsu Plate is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, at an estimated 40.0g 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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