What oil does Pick Up Stix fry in?
Pick Up Stix cooks with 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).
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Dumplings Crispy | 2.0g |
| Wonton Soup | 2.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 2.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 3.0g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls | 3.0g |
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 Pick Up Stix report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pick Up Stix use beef tallow?
No. Pick Up Stix cooks with 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), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.