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 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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.
Cleanest full order: Teriyaki Sauce + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Yellow Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Green Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Sunomono (cucumber salad) | 1.0g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Tokyo Joe's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peanut Noodle Bowl | 14.0g |
| Green Dragon Sauce | 14.0g |
| Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 12.0g |
| Nikko Salad (Chicken) | 11.0g |
| Teriyaki Beef Bowl | 10.0g |
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 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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?
Yellow Curry Sauce is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tokyo Joe's, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tokyo Joe's?
Peanut Noodle Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tokyo Joe's, at an estimated 14.0g 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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