L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Steamed Rice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Brown Rice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pineapple Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Haupia (Coconut Pudding) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Garlic Shrimp Plate | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chicken Katsu Plate | 40.0g PUFA |
| Loco Moco Plate | 31.0g PUFA |
| Shrimp Tempura Plate | 31.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Chicken Plate | 28.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Katsu (Mini Plate) | 27.0g PUFA |
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 19 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.2g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
Steamed Rice 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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