What oil does Pick Up Stix fry in?
Pick Up Stix most likely fries in vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil).
Ordering at Pick Up Stix? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderPick Up Stix at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.8 g average per item, 68 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pick Up Stix
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 |
|---|---|
| Wonton Soup (Medium) | 1.2g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 2.0g |
| Wonton Soup (Large) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables | 3.1g |
| Wild Caught Grilled Teriyaki Salmon | 3.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Pick Up Stix 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 Pick Up Stix 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 Pick Up Stix fry in?
Pick Up Stix most likely fries in vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil).
Does Pick Up Stix use seed oils?
Yes. Pick Up Stix most likely fries in vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Pick Up Stix use beef tallow?
No. Pick Up Stix most likely fries in vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Pick Up Stix use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Pick Up Stix most likely fries in vegetable oil blend. 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 Pick Up Stix?
Wild Caught Grilled Teriyaki Salmon (3.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl (4.0 g) and Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (5.0 g).
Which Pick Up Stix item has the most seed oil?
Mongolian Steak, at about 34.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.