What oil does Gen Korean BBQ House fry in?
Gen Korean BBQ House most likely fries in soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer.
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Build my orderGen Korean BBQ House at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.3 g average per item, 37 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Gen Korean BBQ House
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 |
|---|---|
| Premium Chadol | 1.0g |
| Premium Ribeye | 1.0g |
| Samgyubsal | 1.0g |
| Shrimp | 1.0g |
| Beef Bulgogi | 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 Gen Korean BBQ House 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 Gen Korean BBQ House fry in?
Gen Korean BBQ House most likely fries in soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Deep-fries a handful of items - Korean Fried Chicken (menu name "KFC"), deep-fried mandu, cheese tonkatsu, calamari rings, and bulgogi fries - most likely in soybean oil, since soybean is the one allergen every one of those fried items shares on Gen's own allergen chart (posted at genkoreanbbq.com/menu), and the chart's footnote says products come from a plant that "may use nuts and seed oils." The bulk of the menu (bulgogi, galbi, samgyupsal, other tabletop meats) is cooked at the table on gas/charcoal grills, not fried, so most of the PUFA on the plate comes from the soy-sauce-and-sesame-oil marinades and mayo-based sauces, not the fryer.
Does Gen Korean BBQ House use seed oils?
Yes. Gen Korean BBQ House most likely fries in soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Gen Korean BBQ House use beef tallow?
No. Gen Korean BBQ House most likely fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Gen Korean BBQ House use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Gen Korean BBQ House most likely fries in soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Gen Korean BBQ House?
Calamari Steak (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Teriyaki Pork Chop (3.0 g) and House Salad (3.0 g).
Which Gen Korean BBQ House item has the most seed oil?
K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken), at about 13.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.