Nobu Seed Oil Report Card
Nobu has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 31 menu items we analyzed average 5.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Nobu
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: Toro Tartare with Caviar + Black Cod Miso + Valrhona Dark Chocolate Fondant, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Sake | 0.0g |
| Assorted Nigiri | 1.0g |
| Toro Tartare with Caviar | 2.0g |
| Salmon Tartare with Caviar | 2.0g |
| Fluke Dry Miso | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Nobu
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nobu Style Fish and Chips | 16.0g |
| Whole Fish Tempura | 15.0g |
| Rock Shrimp Tempura | 14.0g |
| Half Lobster Tempura Amazu | 13.0g |
| Whitefish Tempura | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Nobu use seed oils?
Nobu has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 31 menu items we analyzed average 5.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Does Nobu use beef tallow?
Nobu 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 Nobu seed oil free?
Nobu 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 Nobu?
Hot Sake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nobu, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nobu?
Nobu Style Fish and Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nobu, at an estimated 16.0g 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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See where Nobu lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.