What oil does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fry in?
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil.
In detail: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items.
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Build my orderL&L Hawaiian Barbecue at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (14.4 g average per item, 88 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
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 |
|---|---|
| Saimin - Spam | 0.6g |
| Spam Musubi | 2.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Musubi | 2.0g |
| Portuguese Sausage Musubi | 2.0g |
| Beef Musubi | 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 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 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 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fry in?
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. In detail: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items.
Does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue use seed oils?
Yes. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 14.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items.
Does L&L Hawaiian Barbecue use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue fries in vegetable oil blend and 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 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
BBQ Chicken Bowl (2.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Lighter BBQ Chicken Plate (3.0 g) and Garden Salad (3.0 g).
Which L&L Hawaiian Barbecue item has the most seed oil?
Hot Lava Chicken Plate (Katsu, Large), at about 55.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.