What oil does Naf Naf Grill fry in?
Naf Naf Grill cooks with Highly refined SOY oil, per the chain's own Allergy and Nutrition Guide (stamp 1-2025, uploaded 2025/11): its legend 'cooked with a highly refined soy oil' marks Basmati Rice, Couscous, Steak, Falafel, Crispy Chicken, Purple Cabbage, Garlic, S'khug, Lemon Vinaigrette, Naf Fries and Lentil Soup; the Garlic Sauce carries the egg mark (a soybean-oil mayonnaise base). Hummus, baba ghanoush and tahini carry sesame fat. The earlier 'canola/vegetable oil' note had no chain source..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Naf Naf Grill
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 |
|---|---|
| S'khug | 0.0g |
| Harissa | 0.0g |
| Salad (base) | 0.5g |
| Harissa (1 oz) | 0.6g |
| Lentil Soup Cup | 1.0g |
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 Naf Naf Grill report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Naf Naf Grill use beef tallow?
No. Naf Naf Grill cooks with Highly refined SOY oil, per the chain's own Allergy and Nutrition Guide (stamp 1-2025, uploaded 2025/11): its legend 'cooked with a highly refined soy oil' marks Basmati Rice, Couscous, Steak, Falafel, Crispy Chicken, Purple Cabbage, Garlic, S'khug, Lemon Vinaigrette, Naf Fries and Lentil Soup; the Garlic Sauce carries the egg mark (a soybean-oil mayonnaise base). Hummus, baba ghanoush and tahini carry sesame fat. The earlier 'canola/vegetable oil' note had no chain source., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.