WaBa Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, WaBa Grill cooks with: No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings. Across the 92 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at WaBa Grill
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 |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Bowl | 0.5g |
| Shrimp Veggie Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Veggies Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| Wild Caught Salmon Bowl | 0.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at WaBa Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Plantspired Steak Taco Trio | 28.8g |
| Family Size Organic Tofu | 22.2g |
| Organic Tofu Taco Trio | 19.8g |
| Plantspired Steak Plate | 17.6g |
| Chicken Taco Trio | 17.4g |
Every WaBa Grill item, ranked
All 92 items we have for WaBa Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Chili Sauce | 0.0g |
| Miso Soup | 0.0g |
| Shrimp Side (4 pc) | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.0g |
| Steamed Veggies | 0.0g |
| Family Size Mixed Veggies | 0.0g |
| Spicy WaBa Sauce | 0.0g |
| Pepsi - 20oz Bottle | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi - 20oz Bottle | 0.0g |
| Aquafina - 20oz Bottle | 0.0g |
| Loaded Miso Soup (w/ Chicken) | 0.3g |
| Loaded Miso Soup (w/ WM Chicken) | 0.3g |
| Shrimp Bowl | 0.5g |
| Shrimp Veggie Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Veggies Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| White Rice (10 oz) | 0.5g |
| Family Size All Broccoli | 0.5g |
| Family Size Broccoli & Carrots | 0.5g |
| Garlic Serrano Sauce | 0.6g |
| Wild Caught Salmon Bowl | 0.8g |
| Wild Caught Salmon Veggie Bowl | 0.8g |
| Salmon Side (4 oz) | 0.8g |
| Brown Rice (10 oz) | 0.9g |
| Family Size White Rice (2 Servings) | 0.9g |
| Steak Side (3.5 oz) | 1.0g |
| Rib-Eye Steak Veggie Bowl | 1.0g |
| Rib-Eye Steak Bowl | 1.1g |
| Wild Caught Salmon Plate | 1.1g |
| WM Chicken Bowl | 1.3g |
| WM Chicken Veggie Bowl | 1.3g |
| Chicken Mini Bowl | 1.3g |
| Chicken Veggies Mini Bowl | 1.3g |
| WM Chicken Side (4.5 oz) | 1.3g |
| Rib-Eye Steak Plate | 1.6g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Mini Bowl | 1.6g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Veggies Mini Bowl | 1.6g |
| Half-Ocado | 1.8g |
| WM Chicken Plate | 1.8g |
| Family Size Brown Rice (2 Servings) | 1.8g |
| Spicy Sesame Dressing | 2.0g |
| WaBa (WM Chicken & Steak) Bowl | 2.3g |
| WaBa (WM Chicken & Steak) Veggie Bowl | 2.3g |
| Shrimp Plate | 2.3g |
| WaBa (WM Chicken & Steak) Plate | 2.4g |
| Loaded Miso Soup (w/ Tofu) | 2.4g |
| Chicken Side (4.5 oz) | 2.6g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Side (4.5 oz) | 2.6g |
| Chicken Bowl | 2.9g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Bowl | 2.9g |
| Chicken Veggie Bowl | 2.9g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Veggie Bowl | 2.9g |
| Plantspired Steak Taco | 3.0g |
| WaBa (Chicken & Steak) Bowl | 3.0g |
| Signature House Salad Entree (WM Chicken) | 3.0g |
| WaBa (Chicken & Steak) Veggie Bowl | 3.0g |
| 5pc Pork Veggie Dumplings | 3.4g |
| WaBa (Chicken & Steak) Plate | 3.8g |
| Chicken Plate | 3.9g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Plate | 3.9g |
| Spicy Asian Salad Entree (WM Chicken) | 4.0g |
| Plantspired Steak Bowl | 4.0g |
| WaBa Sesame Dressing | 4.0g |
| Organic Tofu Mini Bowl | 4.2g |
| Organic Tofu Veggies Mini Bowl | 4.2g |
| Family Size Rib-Eye Steak | 4.7g |
| Shrimp Taco | 4.8g |
| Family Size WM Chicken | 5.2g |
| Steak Taco | 5.5g |
| Plantspired Steak Mini Bowl | 5.6g |
| Chicken Taco | 5.8g |
| Tofu Side (6 oz) | 6.0g |
| 10pc Pork Veggie Dumplings | 6.0g |
| Organic Tofu Bowl | 6.6g |
| Organic Tofu Taco | 6.6g |
| Organic Tofu Veggie Bowl | 6.6g |
| Family Size WaBa (WM Chicken & Steak) | 7.6g |
| Organic Tofu Plate | 8.4g |
| Boom Boom Sauce | 9.6g |
| Ranch Dressing | 9.6g |
| Family Size WaBa (Chicken & Steak) | 11.0g |
| Family Size Chicken | 11.7g |
| Family Size Sweet & Spicy Chicken | 11.7g |
| Plantspired Steak Veggie Bowl | 12.0g |
| 20pc Pork Veggie Dumplings | 12.0g |
| Shrimp Taco Trio | 14.4g |
| Steak Taco Trio | 16.4g |
| Chicken Taco Trio | 17.4g |
| Plantspired Steak Plate | 17.6g |
| Organic Tofu Taco Trio | 19.8g |
| Family Size Organic Tofu | 22.2g |
| Plantspired Steak Taco Trio | 28.8g |
Frequently asked
Does WaBa Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, WaBa Grill cooks with: No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings. Across the 92 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does WaBa Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does WaBa Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates WaBa Grill cooks with No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is WaBa Grill seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates WaBa Grill cooks with No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at WaBa Grill?
Shrimp Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at WaBa Grill, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at WaBa Grill?
Plantspired Steak Taco Trio is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at WaBa Grill, at an estimated 28.8g 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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