What oil does Din Tai Fung fry in?
Din Tai Fung fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil for the fryer and wok (fried pork chop, all fried rice and fried noodle dishes, garlic-oil stir-fried greens); sesame oil shows up as a flavoring in cold dishes and sauces, not as the fry oil.
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Build my orderDin Tai Fung at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.9 g average per item, 37 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
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 |
| Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Din Tai Fung fry in?
Din Tai Fung fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil for the fryer and wok (fried pork chop, all fried rice and fried noodle dishes, garlic-oil stir-fried greens); sesame oil shows up as a flavoring in cold dishes and sauces, not as the fry oil.
Does Din Tai Fung use seed oils?
Yes. Din Tai Fung fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Din Tai Fung use beef tallow?
No. Din Tai Fung fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Din Tai Fung use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Din Tai Fung fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Din Tai Fung?
Chicken Xiao Long Bao (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (2.0 g) and Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (2.0 g).
Which Din Tai Fung item has the most seed oil?
Fried Pork Chop, at about 13.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.