Tokyo Joe's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Tokyo Joe's cooks with: Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Tokyo Joe's
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 |
|---|---|
| Sunomono (cucumber salad) | 0.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - Shrimp | 0.2g |
| Yellow Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Green Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Tokyo Joe's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| California Poke Roll (8 pc) | 31.2g |
| Nikko Salad | 21.0g |
| BBQ Banh Mi Bowl | 19.8g |
| Sushi Bento Box | 19.2g |
| Thai Noodle Bowl | 18.6g |
Every Tokyo Joe's item, ranked
All 66 items we have for Tokyo Joe's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sunomono (cucumber salad) | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.0g |
| White Rice (side) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Joe's Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Spicy-Aki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Joe's BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.1g |
| Brown Rice (side) | 0.2g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - Shrimp | 0.2g |
| Yellow Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Green Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Noodles (side) | 1.0g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 1.0g |
| Spring Rolls - Shrimp (2 pc) | 1.0g |
| Spring Rolls - Chicken (2 pc) | 1.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - White Chicken | 1.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 1.2g |
| Kids Bowl | 1.3g |
| Potstickers (5 pc) | 2.7g |
| Veggie Tofu Roll | 3.0g |
| Red Dragon Sauce | 3.0g |
| Kids Bento Box | 3.2g |
| Edamame | 3.6g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - Dark Chicken | 3.6g |
| Chili Mango Bowl | 3.9g |
| Joe's Roll (4 pc) | 4.0g |
| Kids Mac n Cheese | 4.1g |
| Yakitori Sauce | 4.5g |
| Build-Your-Own Bento Box | 4.6g |
| Mojoe Bowl | 4.7g |
| Potstickers (4 pc) | 5.0g |
| Crab Cheese Crunch Roll | 5.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - Salmon | 5.1g |
| Spicy Mayo | 5.5g |
| Spicy Tuna Roll (8 pc) | 6.0g |
| Spring Rolls (3 pc) | 6.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Bowl - Tofu | 6.6g |
| Build-Your-Own Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl | 6.6g |
| Build-Your-Own Shrimp Poke Bowl | 6.6g |
| Joe's Roll (8 pc) | 7.0g |
| Dragon Roll (8 pc) | 8.0g |
| Spring Rolls - Tofu (2 pc) | 8.4g |
| Teriyaki Tofu Bowl | 9.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Bowl | 9.0g |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll (8 pc) | 9.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Combo Poke Bowl | 9.0g |
| Jalapeno Ahi Roll (4 pc) | 9.0g |
| Teriyaki Beef Bowl | 10.0g |
| Peanut Sauce | 10.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Salmon Poke Bowl | 10.5g |
| California Roll (8 pc) | 10.8g |
| Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 12.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Organic Tofu Poke Bowl | 12.0g |
| Peanut Noodle Salad | 12.5g |
| Green Dragon Sauce | 14.0g |
| California Poke Roll (4 pc) | 15.6g |
| Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowl | 16.8g |
| Classic Poke Bowl | 17.4g |
| Jalapeno Ahi Roll (8 pc) | 18.0g |
| Thai Noodle Bowl | 18.6g |
| Sushi Bento Box | 19.2g |
| BBQ Banh Mi Bowl | 19.8g |
| Nikko Salad | 21.0g |
| California Poke Roll (8 pc) | 31.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Tokyo Joe's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tokyo Joe's cooks with: Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Tokyo Joe's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Tokyo Joe's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Tokyo Joe's cooks with Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tokyo Joe's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Tokyo Joe's cooks with Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tokyo Joe's?
Sunomono (cucumber salad) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tokyo Joe's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tokyo Joe's?
California Poke Roll (8 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tokyo Joe's, at an estimated 31.2g 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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