What oil does Hawaiian Bros fry in?
Hawaiian Bros cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil in marinades and cooking; soybean-based mayo in macaroni salad (confirmed via allergen listing showing direct soy allergen presence across proteins, sides, and sauces).
Ordering at Hawaiian Bros? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderHawaiian Bros at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (12.3 g average per item, 49 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hawaiian Bros
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 |
|---|---|
| Huli Huli Chicken Plate - Small | 3.0g |
| Molokai Chicken Plate - Small | 3.0g |
| Honolulu Chicken Plate - Small | 3.0g |
| Kilauea Chicken Plate - Small | 3.0g |
| Luau Pork Plate - Small | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Hawaiian Bros order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Hawaiian Bros 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 Hawaiian Bros fry in?
Hawaiian Bros cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil in marinades and cooking; soybean-based mayo in macaroni salad (confirmed via allergen listing showing direct soy allergen presence across proteins, sides, and sauces).
Does Hawaiian Bros use seed oils?
Yes. Hawaiian Bros cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hawaiian Bros use beef tallow?
No. Hawaiian Bros cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Hawaiian Bros use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hawaiian Bros cooks with 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 Hawaiian Bros?
Huli Huli Chicken Plate - Small (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Molokai Chicken Plate - Small (3.0 g) and Honolulu Chicken Plate - Small (3.0 g).
Which Hawaiian Bros item has the most seed oil?
Macaroni Salad (The Big Plate), at about 57.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.