Yoshinoya Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Yoshinoya cooks with: Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Yoshinoya
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 |
|---|---|
| Regular Mixed Vegetables Bowl | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.3g |
What to Avoid at Yoshinoya
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 8-piece Shrimp Tempura | 25.2g |
| TFC Large (Tokyo Fried Chicken) | 19.0g |
| 4-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 14.4g |
| Large Boneless Wings Bowl | 14.0g |
| Large Orange Chicken Bowl | 13.0g |
Every Yoshinoya item, ranked
All 81 items we have for Yoshinoya, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Vegetables Only | 0.0g |
| Milk Tea | 0.0g |
| Regular Mixed Vegetables Bowl | 0.0g |
| Yoshi Punch | 0.0g |
| Thai Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| White Rice Only | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Spicy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Sauce | 0.0g |
| Tempura Sauce | 0.0g |
| Yakiniku Sauce | 0.0g |
| Kid Original Beef Bowl | 0.5g |
| Habanero Sauce | 0.6g |
| Brown Rice Only | 0.9g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.3g |
| Original Beef Only (Side Protein) | 1.3g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl | 1.3g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.6g |
| Kid Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 1.8g |
| Large Original Beef Bowl | 1.9g |
| Large Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.9g |
| Kid Grilled BBQ Beef Bowl | 2.0g |
| Potatoes Only | 2.0g |
| Coleslaw Only | 2.0g |
| Clam Chowder | 2.2g |
| Regular Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 2.3g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Only (Side Protein) | 2.3g |
| 3-piece Gyoza | 2.7g |
| Habanero Chicken Only (Side Protein) | 2.9g |
| Regular Habanero Chicken Bowl | 2.9g |
| House Salad | 3.0g |
| Not So Fried Rice | 3.0g |
| Grilled Tilapia Only (Side Protein) | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.3g |
| Large Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 3.4g |
| Regular Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 3.6g |
| 5-piece Gyoza | 3.6g |
| Large Habanero Chicken Bowl | 4.2g |
| Chili Crisp | 4.8g |
| Gyoza (6 pc) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Habanero Chicken Bowl (Regular) | 5.0g |
| Salted Edamame | 5.4g |
| Hanabi Mayo | 5.5g |
| Beef & Chicken Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Salmon Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Beef Sukiyaki Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Orange Chicken Only (Side Protein) | 6.0g |
| Sweet Chili Shrimp Only (Side Protein) | 6.0g |
| 2-piece Shrimp Tempura | 6.6g |
| Regular Grilled BBQ Beef Bowl | 7.0g |
| Grilled BBQ Beef Only (Side Protein) | 7.0g |
| Kid Orange Chicken Bowl | 7.0g |
| Combo Bowl | 7.0g |
| 2-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 7.2g |
| Beef & Chicken Bowl (Large) | 8.0g |
| Beef Sukiyaki Bowl (Large) | 8.0g |
| 10-piece Gyoza | 8.9g |
| Beef Bowl (Extra Large) | 9.0g |
| Japanese BBQ Beef Bowl (Regular) | 9.0g |
| 4-piece Boneless Wings | 9.0g |
| Large Grilled BBQ Beef Bowl | 9.3g |
| Combo XL Bowl | 10.0g |
| Regular Orange Chicken Bowl | 10.0g |
| Regular Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl | 10.0g |
| Salmon Bowl (Large) | 11.0g |
| Regular Boneless Wings Bowl | 11.0g |
| Spring Rolls (4 pc) | 12.0g |
| TFC Regular (Tokyo Fried Chicken) | 12.0g |
| Large Orange Chicken Bowl | 13.0g |
| 6-piece Boneless Wings | 13.0g |
| Large Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl | 13.0g |
| Large Boneless Wings Bowl | 14.0g |
| 4-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 14.4g |
| TFC Large (Tokyo Fried Chicken) | 19.0g |
| 8-piece Shrimp Tempura | 25.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Yoshinoya use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Yoshinoya cooks with: Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Yoshinoya cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Yoshinoya use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Yoshinoya seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Yoshinoya cooks with Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Yoshinoya?
Regular Mixed Vegetables Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yoshinoya, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Yoshinoya?
8-piece Shrimp Tempura is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yoshinoya, at an estimated 25.2g 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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