What oil does Din Tai Fung fry in?
Din Tai Fung has not publicly confirmed exactly which oil it fries in. Here is what its menu tells us about the seed-oil load, and the cleanest things to order.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Din Tai Fung
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Xiao Long Bao | 1.0g |
| Shaved Snow with Fresh Mango | 1.0g |
| Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Din Tai Fung report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Din Tai Fung use beef tallow?
Din Tai Fung has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.