What oil does Island Fin Poke fry in?
Island Fin Poke cooks with Olive oil in the OG Sauce (shoyu, olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar). Soybean oil in the mayo-based sauces (Togarashi, Jamaican Cream) and the fried toppings; sesame oil in the finishing sauces and dry toppings..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Island Fin Poke
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 |
|---|---|
| Ahi Tuna (protein) | 0.0g |
| Shrimp (protein) | 0.0g |
| Octopus (protein) | 0.0g |
| Dole Soft Serve | 0.0g |
| Spring Mix (base) | 0.0g |
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 Island Fin Poke report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Island Fin Poke use beef tallow?
No. Island Fin Poke cooks with Olive oil in the OG Sauce (shoyu, olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar). Soybean oil in the mayo-based sauces (Togarashi, Jamaican Cream) and the fried toppings; sesame oil in the finishing sauces and dry toppings., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.