Yoshinoya Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Yoshinoya cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 126 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl | 1.3g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.3g |
| Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Large) | 1.5g |
| Large Original Beef Bowl | 1.9g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Yoshinoya
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 8-piece Shrimp Tempura | 25.2g |
| TFC Large (Tokyo Fried Chicken) | 19.0g |
| Chili Crisp Crispy Gyoza (10 pc) | 16.7g |
| 4-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 14.4g |
| Large Boneless Wings Bowl | 14.0g |
Around the world: Yoshinoya
Beef Bowl (Extra Large) has 3.1g of PUFA in Japan but 9.0g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Yoshinoya in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Yoshinoya item, ranked
All 126 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 |
| Regular Mixed Vegetables Bowl | 0.0g |
| White Rice Only | 0.0g |
| Vegetables Only | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Thai Tea | 0.0g |
| Milk Tea | 0.0g |
| Yoshi Punch | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Spicy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Yakiniku Sauce | 0.0g |
| Tempura Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Sauce | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Pepsi (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Fruit Punch (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mango Coconut Refresher | 0.0g |
| Starry (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mango Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Wild Cherry Pepsi (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Pink Lemonade (Large) | 0.0g |
| Fruit Punch (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Beef Broth | 0.0g |
| Dragonfruit Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Mango Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Starry (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dole Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Zero (Large) | 0.0g |
| Pink Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Zero (20 oz Bottle) | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Zero (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Wild Cherry Pepsi (Large) | 0.0g |
| Aquafina Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew (Large) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Pepsi (Large) | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Kid Original Beef Bowl | 0.5g |
| Habanero Sauce | 0.6g |
| Brown Rice Only | 0.9g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Teriyaki Grilled Ribeye Only (Side Protein) | 1.0g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl | 1.3g |
| Regular Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.3g |
| Original Beef Only (Side Protein) | 1.3g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 1.4g |
| Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Large) | 1.5g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.6g |
| Kid Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 1.8g |
| Udon Noodles Only | 1.8g |
| Large Original Beef Bowl | 1.9g |
| Large Original Beef Bowl with Veggie | 1.9g |
| Kid Grilled BBQ Beef Bowl | 2.0g |
| Coleslaw Only | 2.0g |
| Potatoes Only | 2.0g |
| Sweet & Spicy Edamame | 2.0g |
| Clam Chowder | 2.2g |
| Regular Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 2.3g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Only (Side Protein) | 2.3g |
| 3-piece Gyoza | 2.7g |
| Regular Habanero Chicken Bowl | 2.9g |
| Habanero Chicken Only (Side Protein) | 2.9g |
| House Salad | 3.0g |
| Grilled Tilapia Only (Side Protein) | 3.0g |
| Not So Fried Rice | 3.0g |
| 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies | 3.2g |
| Cheesecake | 3.3g |
| Large Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 3.4g |
| Regular Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 3.6g |
| 5-piece Gyoza | 3.6g |
| Teriyaki Grilled Salmon Only (Side Protein) | 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 |
| Double Chocolate Cheesecake | 5.6g |
| Beef & Chicken Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Salmon Bowl (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Beef Sukiyaki 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 |
| Combo Bowl | 7.0g |
| Kid Orange Chicken Bowl | 7.0g |
| Grilled BBQ Beef Only (Side Protein) | 7.0g |
| 2-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 7.2g |
| Chili Crisp Crispy Gyoza (3 pc) | 7.8g |
| Beef & Chicken Bowl (Large) | 8.0g |
| Beef Sukiyaki Bowl (Large) | 8.0g |
| Chili Crisp Crispy Gyoza (5 pc) | 8.8g |
| 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 |
| Regular Orange Chicken Bowl | 10.0g |
| Regular Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl | 10.0g |
| Combo XL Bowl | 10.0g |
| Salmon Bowl (Large) | 11.0g |
| Regular Boneless Wings Bowl | 11.0g |
| Regular Spicy Yaki BBQ Beef Bowl | 11.3g |
| TFC Regular (Tokyo Fried Chicken) | 12.0g |
| Spring Rolls (4 pc) | 12.0g |
| Large Spicy Yaki BBQ Beef Bowl | 12.8g |
| Large Orange Chicken Bowl | 13.0g |
| Large Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl | 13.0g |
| 6-piece Boneless Wings | 13.0g |
| Large Boneless Wings Bowl | 14.0g |
| 4-piece Veggie Spring Rolls | 14.4g |
| Chili Crisp Crispy Gyoza (10 pc) | 16.7g |
| 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. Across the 126 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Yoshinoya?
Grilled Ribeye Steak Bowl (Regular) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yoshinoya, at an estimated 1.0g 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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